Ten tips for an environmentally friendly garden
Everyone’s trying to make an effort to go green these days, and there are a whole lot of areas where we can change our habits to lessen our effect on the environment. Here are some tips for making your garden more eco-friendly:
1. Plant natives and hardy plants and trees. While exotic plants and trees can look amazing in your garden, the truth is that they often require a lot of maintenance, and may have an effect on the soil and other plants around your home.
2. Use a watering can. Using a watering can rather than a hose can result in substantial cuts to your water usage.
3. Use timed sprinklers. If you must use sprinklers on your lawn or garden, set them to turn on for a set amount of time. Time them for early morning, or late at night, where you won’t waste water through evaporation.
4. Don’t spray. Avoid using chemicals on your garden. Hot water is one great way of killing weeds, while pests can be tempted away with netting or traps.
5. Grow your own fruit and vegetables. Rather than buying food that’s shipped in from interstate or overseas, why not grow your own?
6.Compost. Set up a compost bin and a worm farm, and use the waste generated from these to mulch and fertilize your garden.
7. Let your plants seed naturally. Rather than re-sowing each year, let your plants seed themselves naturally. You can also store your plants’ seeds for later use.
8. Think about the materials used in your garden. Stone has to be quarried from somewhere, and peat is not a sustainable product. Try to use materials that can be supplied using less labor-intensive and environmentally damaging methods.
9. Consider the type of wood used in your garden. Stakes and fences are commonly made from wood, but it’s a good idea to check that they haven’t been stained or chemically treated, as these can affect your garden’s health.
10. Keep up to date on sustainable gardening methods. New information is released all the time, so by keeping on top of new research, you’ll have both a healthy and environmentally friendly garden.
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