🌱 What does it mean to garden sustainably?
🧐 We asked two experts—Jose Torcal and Mary Jenkins from RAINscapeTO—and here’s what we learned:
🌱 Essentially, to garden sustainably is to mimic nature as much as possible
🌿 That is, to grow what will grow in the conditions available
🌻 For example, in soil that’s clay-heavy, grow plants that appreciate that kind of soil, plant drought-tolerant species in sunny, dry spots, and so on
🙌 Grow plants that will thrive in the conditions in your region (research native plant species & plant those guys!)
🚫 Reduce or eliminate lawn: lawns are costly in many ways…they need a lot of water, do nothing for pollinators and wildlife, and require carbon-intensive maintenance
🌿 Resist replacing soil – work with the soil you have as much as possible
🍂 Amend soil as needed with organic material or compost
🚫 Stay away from chemical fertilizers
💦 Learn about water conservation methods: rain gardens and water barrels are a great place to start
🦋 Recognize that your garden is one part of an existing ecosystem with great possibilities to not only provide beauty, but also food for pollinators and habitat for wildlife!
⏯️ Watch to the end to learn about how your garden is one way you can take action to help the climate, and find joy in the process.
Are you planning to implement sustainable practices in your garden this year? Tell us about it in the comments!
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