If you enjoy looking after your garden and spending time appreciating it from your Norfolk Leisure LIFE garden furniture, then you may also care very much about the environment. Sustainable practices are more important now than ever, and there are several things you can do in your garden to protect the environment and also benefit your green space.
Collect rain
The UK generally has enough rainwater each year to fill up your watering cans, so make sure you use it on your plants. It’s actually much better than simple tap water because it has a lower pH value and provides more oxygen and nitrates.
Don’t use pesticides
Pesticides are often used to get rid of pesky weeds or pests, but it is actually harmful to the things that your garden needs like bees and birds, as well as the soil itself. You can get eco-friendly pest prevention products so you can still keep those unwanted slugs away.
Make compost
One way to save money and the environment is to make your own compost. Grass clippings and some food scraps can both be repurposed to give your plants a nutrient rich soil without you having to spend money on supermarket soils and waste more plastic.
Reuse and recycle
Similarly, you can reuse and recycle other materials for various things in your garden. One example is reusing plastic bottles as bird feeders, another example is using cardboard or newspaper for weed prevention instead of plastic. Be as creative as possible with the materials you have.
