The Gentle GARDEN

Through every season, treading lightly on your personally beloved patch of earth is one of the sweetest love labours you can offer the planet. Give your garden a gentle hug with these tips

MADISON MOULTON

Reduce Water Waste Water conservation is one of the most important ways you can make your garden more environmentally friendly. You can reduce the amount of water you use in your garden by targeting the roots when you water plants, and mulching to retain moisture. Avoid sprinklers and use drip irrigation instead. You can also water your garden in the early morning when it's cool out, so the plants have time to absorb water before the sun dries it out. Plant Native Species To make your garden more eco-friendly, consider planting species native to your area. Your garden will work with the environment rather than against it, and as an added bonus, it'll be easy to grow. Native plants attract local wildlife, so you can watch your garden bloom into…

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SA Garden and Home (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2023

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