How to create an eco-friendly garden
As summer fast approaches, the days get longer and the evenings grow ever warmer, many of us will
be spending as much time in the garden as possible. And since you’re enjoying the outdoors more,
you might want to give your garden a little spruce to make it even more inviting.
If you want to do this in an environmentally friendly way, there are many tips and tricks to get your
garden looking its best without creating too much waste, keeping emissions to a minimum, and
preserving your wild areas for wildlife to thrive.
Reusing and upcycling
If you think plants can only thrive in a specially designed plant pot, think again. Plants can pretty
much live in anything, as long as the conditions surrounding them are ideal. So, good quality earth
and compost at the ready and try your hand at converting your unwanted clothes and household
items into essentials for the garden.
Got some old shoes kicking around? Not only do they make excellent planters, but they also bring
heaps of homemade charm into your garden. You can also reuse old wooden ladders to create a
rustic trellis or turn a wooden pallet into a raised flower bed or even a quirky coffee table.
Reusing extends to water too. Set up some water bins to catch all the surplus water that runs off the
roof. This way, you can water your plants without consuming extra water.
Choose green energy
It’s surprising how much energy your garden needs, from lawnmowing to decorations and lights.
When possible, opt for green energy. This means buying an electric lawnmower instead of a petrol
one and using solar energy to power your decorative elements.
Little lamps and lanterns add a really cosy feel to your garden throughout the warmer months, so
make the most of it with some solar-powered fairy lights that you can drape along fences or in the
trees for a delightful atmosphere.
Limit mowing
It might be tempting to drag the lawnmower out every time the grass gets a little too long for your
liking, but it’s important to preserve the length of your lawn in order to accommodate the wildlife
that’s living there.
If it the long grass really bothers you, one option is to mow the main areas of your lawn to your liking
and then keep a wild corner in which you let the grass and flowers grow to their heart’s content. The
birds and the bees will be endlessly grateful!
Plant veggies
Limit your trips to the supermarket by growing ultra-local. With vegetables like zucchini, potatoes,
and tomatoes being relatively easy to grow, you can reduce your emissions overall by growing your own