Kingston in Bloom
It’s not all about flowers!
Kingston in Bloom 2011 as now open. Deadline for submissions is 30 June 2011
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Kingston in Bloom is encouraging sustainability principles among gardeners in the borough. Sustainable gardening is about creating long term green spaces that contribute to enhance local biodiversity.
Kingston has approximately 13% open space made up of parks, golf courses and a nature reserve. Only 2% is managed for nature conservation, therefore managing other green spaces such as domestic gardens as a biodiversity source is crucial. Domestic gardens are becoming increasingly important as a reliable food source for British wildlife.
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What does Sustainable Gardening involve?
- Use of drought tolerant plants
- Use of water saving methods
- Mixed planting using wild flowers and garden plants
- Introduction of fruits and vegetables as part of the landscape
- Balance between trees/shrub and bedding plants
- Use of propagation techniques
- Leave undisturbed areas for wildlife
- Use of non-peat based compost
- Use of mulching and ground cover
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