Gardening for the Environment
Submitted by Frank on Wed, 14/11/2007 - 08:51.
You can make a big difference to the environment in your garden through a few simple changes:
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reduce your use of pesticides, insecticides and chemicals
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grow your own fruit and vegetables and save money
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change to organic gardening
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reduce your garden water usage
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build a compost heap
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buy a waste digester for food leftovers
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buy sustainable garden products – check where your timber is sourced: look for the FSC logo
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plant native species
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grow your own flowers
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build a pond
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NEVER use a patio heater
