Guerrilla Gardening Is a New Form of Activism That Turns Any Barren Land Into Thriving Greenery

In simple terms, guerrilla gardening is the mere act of planting greenery wherever you want, even though you may not be legally allowed to do so. The greenery can be plants, flowers, trees, fruits, and vegetables. It is essentially done to revamp empty lots and barren spaces to create a beautiful garden that can either produce food or beautify the location. Sonya Shikhman, a lawyer at Bytensky Shikhman Barristers, explained, “Many see it as environmental activism, bringing greenery into urban environments where traditional gardening may not be possible.” This form of gardening also helps in improving the air quality and biodiversity and enhancing the overall quality of a neighborhood, especially in urban areas. Imagine5 shared guidance on how to plant your Guerrilla Garden.  

With the third step, the real work begins. It is important that gardeners choose native plants and non-invasive ones to prevent the introduction of invasive species that may degrade the local environment. Finally, decide on a date to start planting the trees while seeking help from locals and other people in the community. However, the work is not done here. Guerilla gardeners are also responsible for looking after and taking care of the gardens they create in those areas. SoulPancake captured a live guerrilla garden creation in Los Angeles and shared it on YouTube. 

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