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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Horticulture

Background:

  • Native plant species decline necessitates innovative conservation strategies.
  • The gardening industry has untapped potential as a conservation tool.
  • Limited information exists on native plants suitable for gardening and their commercial availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To bridge the knowledge gap regarding conservation gardening (CG) plants in Germany.
  • To develop a workflow for identifying and promoting CG-suitable native plants.
  • To create an accessible resource for gardeners interested in native plants.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized Red Lists from all 16 German federal states.
  • Text-mined garden plant platforms and native plant producers.
  • Developed a user-friendly app for region-specific CG plant information and purchasing guidance.

Main Results:

  • Identified a median of 845 red-listed species per state, with 41% suitable for gardening (988 CG species total).
  • 66% of identified CG species (650) are commercially available.
  • Many CG plants exhibit drought tolerance and require less fertilizer, aiding urban planning and climate adaptation.

Conclusions:

  • Conservation gardening offers a viable approach to biodiversity conservation.
  • The developed app and identified CG plants demonstrate the feasibility of integrating conservation into gardening practices.
  • CG has significant potential to mitigate biodiversity loss by utilizing gardens as refuges and green corridors.