How to Design an Environmentally Friendly Garden
Hopefully, the reason why you’ve clicked on this article is because you have dedicated a small part, or even a large part of your life to giving back to the planet and the natural world around you, to protect wildlife and give your children the best possible gift for the future; a healthy planet Earth.
If you’re fortunate enough to have a garden at the front or back of your property, then as well as making responsible decisions in terms of how you and your family live your life and run the household, you can also make small changes to the outdoor space, too. With this in mind, here’s how to design an environmentally friendly garden.
Plant a Tree
It doesn’t matter what species of tree you choose, the size of the trunk, or the area you corner off for it, but with the other thirty million people who regularly tend to their garden, if they all planted just one tree, it would create enough sustainable carbon to take you around planet Earth over eleven million times.
Depending on the soil type in your garden, obviously different kinds of trees, shrubs, and smaller plants thrive differently, so be sure to speak to a plant and tree expert before you invest in one, to ensure that you cultivate a healthy tree.
Plenty of Plants & Flowers for Pollinators
Another simple yet effective eco-friendly tip for the garden is the next time you head to your local garden centre to invest in more plants, you should make sure you choose the right plants and flowers to encourage pollinators.
In the UK, the following plants are best for such a task:
- Buddleia
- Cosmos
- Primrose
- Geranium
- Lavender
- Sunflower
- Calendula
Lay Reclaimed Stone Paving Slabs
Natural reclaimed stone is truly something to behold, in terms of the sheer aesthetic value and also how sustainable a material it is. Reclaimed stone has been specifically salvaged with the sole intent of repurposing, and it’s often sourced from old buildings, roads, and bridges.
Take a look at the impressive range, affordability, and sheer quality of the reclaimed paving slabs supplied by Yorkstone Sales, who will be more than willing to provide you with a detailed and no-pressure quote for any sized garden area.
Actively Encourage Wildlife
Unfortunately, due to a variety of reasons, out of all the countries of the world, the UK is one of the areas which has the least number of wild animals left, and as such, as an eco-friendly gardener, it’s your responsibility to help to restore nature and encourage wildlife populations to thrive.
From building a beautiful and entirely natural wooden hedgehog hideaway (remember to never feed them milk as this can actually harm them), letting your lawn grow beyond a couple of inches to help insects survive, to ensuring there’s a healthy and nutritious food source for birds not only in the summer but winter, too, there are so many ways to help the wildlife in your garden thrive.
