How To Make Your Garden Eco-Friendly
Mother nature will thank you
20 October 2016
Editor
They say that true love is a challenge—and for the gardening enthusiasts of the Middle East, creating a garden is truly a labour of love. Coaxing a potted plant to bloom through six months of blistering heat and humidity requires tremendous patience and creativity. So why not channel that effort into every aspect of the gardening process and give your garden a unique touch? Nature is about recycling and using what's available. You can save money and do your bit for nature by following simple but effective environmentally friendly methods.
Recycle toys
Have your kids outgrown their toys and trinkets? Use construction trucks, doll prams or strollers as your very own garden pots. Just as these toys sparked the imagination of your kids, you can be your creative best to recycle them for using them as pots or decorative elements.
Bottles, jars and cans
The sheer number of bottles, jars and cans that an average household discards every month is mind-boggling. But it's an opportunity for the sensible garden enthusiast. Instead of ready pots, these everyday items are perfect for small plants and herbs. Plant a seed in them and you can also gift them to your friends and family. Mother nature will thank you for it.
Plastic fantastic
Most plastic we throw away will be around for hundreds of years, so recycling it is a very good idea indeed. Plastic is hardy and durable so used bleach and detergent bottles, soap dispensers, window cleaning bottles are perfect as plant pots. Just make sure to clean them well before use.
From garden to table
The Garden to Table movement is all about reducing the carbon footprint for fruits and vegetables and encourages people to grow and consume local produce. Hardy plants like tomatoes, cucumber and some herbs and greens are easy to grow. Imagine growing your own food in your backyard and not only saving money but also the environment!
Composting makes sense.
As much as 30% of household waste can be recycled and used to create the single most important supplement you can give your garden soil. Composting is a simple way to add nutrients which fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It's also free, easy to make and good for the environment.
