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How to garden for wildlife: 50 easy ways to make your garden wildlife friendly

July 15, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Would you like to make your garden more wildlife friendly?  It’s an increasingly popular garden trend, as more and more of us learn about just how important it is to use our outdoor spaces to help wildlife. What is wildlife gardening? Wildlife gardening, or wild gardening, is an approach to gardening that aims to support your local wildlife.  The plants you grow, the products you use, the layout of your garden, and the way you ...

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Sustainable gardening: 4 great ways to be more eco-friendly in your garden

April 20, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Would you like to be more eco-friendly in your garden? With lots of us becoming more mindful of the impact we have on the environment, it's no wonder it's a growing garden trend right now. In addition to this change in consumer behaviour, businesses are also moving towards greener production methods and more eco-friendly products that are recyclable, compostable, or reusable. When it comes to your garden, there are lots ...

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Eco gardening: sustainable gardening tips for greener gardens

July 24, 2020 by Catherine 1 Comment

How much do you know about eco gardening?  It’s certainly a big issue in the gardening world right now, with high-profile gardeners and TV shows championing the benefits of sustainable gardening. What is eco gardening? Eco gardening is all about minimising human interference, and using natural resources and processes.  This doesn’t mean you have to allow your garden to become a wilderness, rather that you should aim to reduce ...

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