Sustainable Gardening

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Sustainable Gardening

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/shrubs and bedding plants
• Use of propagation techniques
• Leaving undisturbed areas for wildlife
• Use of non-peat based compost
• Use of mulching and ground cover