In case you missed it,sustainability is in this year, and unsustainable gardening practices are out.
If youre new to eco-friendly and sustainable gardening, it can be hard to know where to start.
We spoke to two gardening experts to discover what practices can help homeowners be more sustainable in their gardens.
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According to the pros, here are six ways to be more sustainable in your garden this year.
Native plants are water efficient, low-maintenance, and essential to the local ecosystem.
They provide habitatfor pollinators, feed local wildlife, and help combat environmental issues like pollution and water runoff.
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It involves planting different plant species in beneficial arrangements in your garden.
This can be done with various crops, flowers, herbs, vegetables, and more.
Phillips advises that native plants should be chosen whenever possible for companion planting.
As their name suggests, cover crops are planted to cover and protect the soil rather than be harvested.
They are usually grown with regular crops (or cash crops) and often planted in the off-season.
They are often referred to as living mulches.
Organic mulches are the best for sustainability, so choose wisely.
Replace a Traditional Lawn
Traditional turf lawns are not eco-friendly, which is nothing new.
More sustainable options includeclover lawns, native wildflower lawns, and more.
