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\r\n\r\nPhoto by\u00a0Matthew Smith<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n This image was created with the assistance of DALL\u00b7E 2<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Photo by\u00a0Matthew Smith<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n By the end of this chapter, you may be able to …<\/p>\nLearning Intentions<\/h2>\r\nBy the end of this chapter, you may be able to ...\r\n
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Let's Review<\/h2>\r\nLet\u2019s begin with a review of Chapter 2<\/a> where we looked at biodiversity and how it refers to the variety of plant and animal species that exist in a given landscape. Biodiversity is important for maintaining a greener<\/em>, healthier, and more sustainable ecosystem, and landscape horticulturists can promote biodiversity by using native plants, creating habitats for wildlife, and avoiding the use of harmful chemicals.\r\n\r\nOverall, prioritizing biodiversity in landscape horticulture can help create resilient and thriving landscapes that regenerate and reciprocate with the local environment. The guiding questions in Chapter 2 asked you to reflect on your role in the wider ecosystem as a landscape horticulturist and describe how you may influence the landscape and be influenced by the landscape through your choices and actions.\r\n
Introduction<\/h2>\r\nKeywords: <\/strong>drought tolerance, heat tolerance, provenance\r\n\r\nOur theme in Chapter 3: Plants with Benefits is how selecting the right plant for the right place<\/em><\/strong> is essential for long-term plant health and plant success in the landscape and wider ecosystem in a warming climate.\u00a0 In this chapter, we will look to natural ecosystems for examples of landscape management strategies and discuss the damaging role invasive species have on natural ecosystems.\u00a0 Finally, we will introduce alternative considerations for selecting plants and the benefits these plants have on the environment and society.\r\n\r\nThe concept of the right plant for the right place is threaded throughout the pan-Canadian harmonized landscape horticulture competencies across Canada. When selecting plant material for a landscape, we know to consider certain characteristics,<\/em> <\/strong>such as:\r\n
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\"We are excited to share with you a short animated video about the importance of pollinators, their relationship with native plants, and ways to help! This short video is perfect for sharing with friends, family, and colleagues to get them excited and talking about pollinators\" (Pollinator Partnership, 2022<\/a>).\r\nVideo credit:<\/strong> Native Plants and Pollinators: A Symbiotic Partnership (Pollinator Partnership, 2022<\/a>)<\/div>","rendered":"Chapter 3: Plants with Benefits<\/h1>\n
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