Plants for a greener garden: Just as we can measure energy ratings at home, now we can select plants for an eco-friendly garden, reveals Matthew Wilson

摘要

Understandably, and rather unsurprisingly, the main reason we buy plants for our gardens is based primarily on whether or not we like the look of them. More experienced gardeners will also be careful to select the right plants by ensuring that they'll thrive in the prevailing soil and microclimatic conditions. But what about choosing plants based on their ability to cope with our increasingly changeable climate? And what about their attractiveness to wildlife and all-round sustainability?