Creating An Eco-Friendly Garden Is A Must - And Very Easy To Do

Not all gardens are friendly to the environment. Creating eco-friendly gardens is a great way to do our bit for the health and survival of our planet.

19:54 18 November 2020

Simple Steps To A Greener Garden

 

When most people try and think of ways to lead a greener and more environmentally friendly existence, their initial inclination is to think in terms of family home – solar power, water circulation systems, energy-saving globes, etc., tend to be where our minds automatically go.

 

Way less natural an inclination is to gravitate toward that which is outside the home – the yard and the garden. Thinking of going green in an already more natural setting is often a lot less overwhelming than imagining the effort and money that would be required for a completely green home-overhaul.

 

And the good news is that only a few small changes can yield some pretty incredible results.

 

Good Day For Planting A Tree

 

When trying to decide which day would be best for planting a tree, every day is as good as any other day. Trees literally give us life by helping to purify the air that we breathe, create oxygen, filter our drinking water, and give all of earth’s animals a home and sustenance from which to live.

 

On a more personal note, planting fruit trees are a great way to invite birds into the garden. A single apple tree can produce up to 20 bushels of fruit every year – that’s enough fruit to keep thousands of birds and insects nourished and fed all year round.

 

The Humble Compost Heap

 

Starting a compost heap will have you converting discarded scraps from the kitchen to enriched food packed with nutrients and minerals for the soil in your garden in no time at all. By contributing a smaller annual trash deposit to your country’s landfill, you’ll not only significantly reduce your footprint on the environment, but you’ll also be saving yourself money while making your plants happy at the same time.

 

The Wonder Of Rainwater

 

Anybody who has ever tended cape global garden or even just loved plants and greenery will tell you just how natural rainwater really is. A garden watered with water from a conventional tap and hose simply isn’t the same as when watered by a lavish outpouring from above.

 

A great way to make the magic last is to conserve rainwater with the help of a rain barrel. Not only will your garden boast that rainy water feeling all season round, but you’ll save a lot of money in the process too.

 

Give Smart Watering A Try

 

Another great way to save water is to only water your garden when outside temperatures in the summer are at their coolest during the day. This will give more water a chance to reach down into the soil and be absorbed by your plants before evaporating due to high temperatures and extreme sunlight.

 

Try Switching To A Reel Mower

 

Gas-powered mowers are noisy and release large volumes of toxic gasses into the environment. Instead, try switching to a manual (non-gas) reel mower instead. It’s good for your wallet so you can use the extra funds to play at an online casino Kenya has to offer, good for the quality of your neighbourhood’s air, and a fun way to work up a sweat and get more physical exercise.