The 3Rs is a well-established mantra of sustainable living and it’s useful to consider when thinking about designing a sustainable garden
Read More…..continued look at some guidelines and ideas for the planning stage of your garden…..
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Developing some kind of plan, or roadmap, at the outset is a good starting point. The thought of ‘designing’ may be daunting to many people but breaking things down into simple steps and focusing on practical aspects can get you a long way. And the design ‘rules’ that apply to a sustainable garden are largely the same as for any garden
Read MoreBeauty is in the eye of the beholder and a fresh perspective can take time and effort. Small changes in the way we look at the garden, challenging preconceptions and developing new understanding can go a long way to making a greener place
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What has sustainability got to do with gardens? and aren’t gardens always green anyway? For years many have sought to highlight the link between gardens and the environment but what does that mean for us in practice?
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Welcome to The Sustainable Garden. How do we design gardens that are not only beautiful and meet our aspirations but also help keep our planet healthy? This blog will seek to explore that question, starting here by putting the issue in the broader context and asking ‘why now’?
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