Our Guide to Green Gardening

Discover our eco-friendly garden waste management tips for green gardening. These will help you create a beautiful and vibrant outdoor space while minimising your environmental impact:

Composting: Rather than putting your garden waste into your green bin you could turn it into nutrient-rich compost. Leaves, grass cuttings and branches can all be composted to create a natural fertilizer for your garden. Composting not only reduces waste but also enhances your soil health.

Mulch: Mulching helps to conserve water and can be used in your garden to prevent weeds. Shredded leaves, straw, or wood chips can act as a protective layer that reduces water evaporation and suppresses weed growth. As the mulch breaks down, it contributes to soil fertility.

Avoid Chemicals: Minimise the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in your garden. These substances can be harmful to the environment and disrupt our ecosystem. Instead, explore organic alternatives that nourish your plants without compromising the health of your garden or the surrounding environment.

Plant Successional Blooms: By planting plants that flower at different times it will keep a steady stream of crucial pollinators visiting your garden each season.

Collect Rainwater: We can benefit from the rainy weather by purchasing a water butt or by using a large container to collect the rainwater from your downpipes. The water collected can then be used to care for your plants. This helps us to conserve water from our hoses.

Grow Your own Vegetables: Reduce your food miles by planting a small vegetable patch in your garden. Start with easy crops such as kale, salad, potatoes, tomatoes and carrots.

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Blue Iris Landscapes have over 25 years of landscaping and horticultural experience. Enabling us to offer the best advice when gardening and planting your garden. If you need assistance in creating an eco-friendly garden contact us today. You can email us at info@blueirislandscapes.co.uk or call our office on 01782396168.

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