
More and more of us to discover (through the conscious decisions of other laws) “green consciousness” and “carbon footprint, recycling, organic, sustainability, etc., are part of our vocabulary. To help develop good principles and practices of green garden from the beginning, here are many useful tips:
1. Water is precious: every effort should be made to water conservation in the early planning is essential. Water butts should be used for rainwater runoff from roofs, strategically placed water barrels (s) in the garden can also be used to collect rainwater. Also “gray water” (water from kitchen sink, dishwasher and washing machine), can be collected and used in the garden. Lawns, borders and vegetable planters all have water, but we can be more effective in how and when we use water. Watering is the best thing in the morning or late at night did. Not only plants are more likely to absorb more water, less water loss to evaporation will. water storage in the soil can be improved by applying a generous top dressing (mulch, bark or gravel) around plants.
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