Whatever the size of your garden there is much you can do to save energy, conserve water, encourage wildlife and biodiversity.
When we plan a garden we like to create spaces for the different moods of the day: dappled shade, scents at night, spaces in full sunlight or for cooking and sharing a meal.
Sustainable Garden Spain
Here are ten at a glance tips for caring for your garden and the wildlife that lives in it and the wider environment.
- Plan a new garden to scale before you buy anything.
- Us the garden to help conserve heat and reduce overheating from the house.
- Choose sustainable and preferably local or recycled / reclaimed materials.
- Look after your top soil during building works.
- Avoid using chemicals, use natural controls instead.
- Plant for your local climate conditions and soil type.
- Take every opportunity to save water and use it wisely.
- Mulch
- Encourage bio diversity with your planting choices.
- Start a compost heap.
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