{"id":4995,"date":"2022-10-12T14:37:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T14:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/?p=4995"},"modified":"2022-11-21T12:31:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T12:31:06","slug":"creating-a-sustainable-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/creating-a-sustainable-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a sustainable garden"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It might surprise you to learn that not all gardens are environmentally friendly. With modern gardening practices, such as endless sculpting, mowing, and the frequent use of fertiliser and chemicals, your garden becomes inhospitable to wildlife, and it becomes harder to grow your own fruits and vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rewild your garden and make it more sustainable with the following tips. You will be reaping the rewards in no time. 

Make your garden insect friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insects are a sign of a healthy garden. If you\u2019ve noticed a decline, then let areas of your garden grow wild. The wilder the better; the greater the biodiversity of your plants, the greater the diversity of the insects that will visit. Consider also adding insect-friendly plants<\/a>, prioritising fragrant, colourful species. What\u2019s more, some insects act as natural pest repellents, so you want plenty of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as a wild corner, add a log pile. Fallen leaves, twigs, and stones provide a great shady hiding spot for the likes of worms, frogs, and even hedgehogs looking for their supper! Watch as the local wildlife call this cosy corner home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar lights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to sustainability and energy reservation, solar lights are a no-brainer. And they don\u2019t have to be purely functional. Solar-powered garden lights offer the perfect place<\/a> to absorb lots of sunshine; they\u2019re easy to install and they create warm, cosy corners if you still want to enjoy your garden in the evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have fun putting twinkly lights in the trees, add lanterns to tabletops, dot some candles around, and even prop up some figurines to give it a festive glow. All you need now is a fuzzy blanket, your slippers, and a glass of red.

Grow your own<\/strong> fruit and vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from the obvious benefit of saving money, growing your own fruit and vegetables<\/a> will reduce the amount of waste your household produces. By relying less on supermarkets, you are using less non-recyclable packaging and\u00a0reducing\u00a0the emissions used to deliver your food to the supermarkets in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And because no one wants to waste what they\u2019ve spent hours nurturing, you\u2019re likely to eat more fruits and vegetables as a result! Everyone is a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Make your own compost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you embark on your vegetable-growing journey, you\u2019re going to need some decent compost. Make your own with your organic waste<\/a>. Not only does it recycle all your waste, but it\u2019s also better than shop-bought compost. That\u2019s because it\u2019s peat free and boasts a varied mix of ingredients that prove invaluable for the vegetable patch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, your local wildlife will love it! Expect some frequent visitors, like bumblebees, hedgehogs, and worms, and see your garden bloom into an abundant source of food, coloursand wildlife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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