3 Easy Ways to Garden More Sustainably

sustainablelivingreport | May 17, 2017 | Green & Eco-Friendly Living, Sustainable Living

Grow a more sustainable garden with these 3 simple tips…

“Green gardening” may sound like an oxymoron, but in fact, there are a number of ways that you can make your garden more sustainable and eco-friendly.

Growing a garden is one way that many people opt for a more sustainable lifestyle. Simply growing some of your own food is a huge step towards sustainability and self-sufficiency, but by making a few easy changes to your gardening habits, you can help reduce pollution and build a more sustainable ecosystem right in your own backyard.

The three tips below will help you make more sustainable choices in your garden, all while growing delicious and healthy food to help feed your family!

Mix and Match

The first, but also the most important part of growing your garden is carefully choosing the plants you’re going to cultivate. If you wish to make your garden more sustainable, the best way to do that is to choose plants which are native to your region and climate. This will enable them to grow and develop in a natural manner, without requiring much maintenance, excessive use of water, chemicals and other materials. Another thing that could help green up your garden is to try and plant certain types of plants together. This practice, which is commonly known as companion planting, is focused on planting different types of crops in a short proximity so you can able to benefit from natural pest control, increase productivity and also maximize the use of space.

Create Your Own Compost

…Plants are usually treated with fertilizers to provide the nutrients they need. The problem is that many of these fertilizers are comprised from harmful chemicals which are toxic for our surroundings. On the other hand, making your own compost or treating your soil with manure and organic matter can help your garden flourish without harming the environment or your wallet.

Protect and Serve

Next to fertilizers, the most commonly used products in gardening are pesticides. These toxic substances have only one purpose and that’s to kill any living insect that can harm your crops… As much as it’s necessary to fend off these critters, using pesticides is known to have a great negative impact on both the environment and human health. This being said, it’s best to rely on more natural methods of pest control. There are certain plants and herbs which are known to act as natural deterrents against insects and other bugs, while you can rely on some useful animals like ladybugs and beetles as well as birds to protect your garden from creatures that wish to attack your crops.