In CFSS, many herbs and shrubs cultivated in Environmental Trail and on the rooftop belong to Hong Kong native species. The humid and subtropical climate of Hong Kong provides peculiar environment for these native plants to inhabit well on campus.
(A) Low maintenance: Once established, native plants generally require little maintenance. (B) Beauty: Many native plants offer beautiful showy flowers, produce abundant colorful fruits and seeds, and brilliant seasonal changes in colors from the pale, thin greens of early spring, to the vibrant yellows and reds of autumn. (C) Helping the Climate: Landscaping with native plants can combat climate change. In addition to the reduced noise and carbon pollution from lawn mower exhaust, many native plants are effective at storing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.…