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Making your garden more eco-friendly not only benefits the environment, but it can also save you money, improve the quality of your soil and air, and provide a healthier environment for you, your family, and the wildlife that visits your garden. In this blog post, we’ll share some simple and effective ways to make your garden more environmentally friendly.
7 Ways to Make Your Garden Greener
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Ensure you water in a sustainable way
Water is a precious resource, and it’s essential to conserve it in the garden. You can do this by using a watering can or a hose with a trigger nozzle, which allows you to control the flow of water and avoid waste. Additionally, consider installing a rain barrel to collect and store rainwater, which can then be used to water your plants.
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Make sure you have a lawn
It’s an obvious point, but if you do not already have a lawn, then getting one put in place will make a huge difference to how green your garden is. A good empire zoysia grass is not only low-maintenance, but it also looks good and will encourage more insects into the garden, which is good for the planet and good for the local wildlife too.
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Get composting
Composting is a great way to reduce waste, improve your soil, and provide fertilizer for your plants. By composting your food scraps, yard waste, and other organic material, you can create a rich, nutrient-dense soil that is perfect for growing healthy plants.
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Choose Eco-Friendly Pest Control
Chemical pesticides can be harmful to the environment, as well as to you and your family, not to mention any wild visitors to the space too. To avoid these chemicals, consider using natural pest control methods, like removing pests by hand or using companion planting. These days, you can even buy natural pest repellants, so if you have a big problem, they are a good choice too.
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Plant Native Species
Planting native species is another way to make your garden more environmentally friendly. Native plants are more likely to thrive because they are in exactly the right climate. Not only that, but they are more likely to be a natural choice of food source for local wildlife, and will require much less effort to grow.
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Practice sustainable landscaping
Sustainable landscaping practices, such as mulching, intercropping, and using cover crops, can help to conserve water, improve soil health, and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Additionally, these practices can help to reduce erosion, improve air and water quality, and promote a healthy environment for wildlife.
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Go for eco-friendly garden tools
Garden tools, such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and tillers, can be major sources of pollution and waste. To minimize their impact on the environment, consider using manual tools, such as hand-held pruning shears and a push mower, or switch to electric or battery-powered tools.
As you can see, making your garden greener is easier than you think and an effective way to benefit the environment for future generations. So, what are you waiting for?