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So what's this crazy weather doing to our plants?
So what's this crazy weather doing to our plants? Marjorie Harris, editor of 'Gardening Life', has
concerns about how global warming is affecting the Earth's plants
and trees. Soil temperature changes, extreme weather changes and
ultraviolet rays are harmful to many plants. These cause, among
other things, sunburn, nitrogen releases and fungal diseases. Using
too many pesticides and fertilizers is also dangerous to plants,
especially in the increasing heat of the summer. However, it's not
all bad news as warmer temperatures seem to be helping native
species to grow, and numbers of butterflies are also
increasing.
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