Thinking about the impact that our homes have on the environment is very important, and that extends to your garden too. We tend to assume that gardens are great for the environment because they’re filled with plants but it isn’t as simple as that.

When you take plants from around the world and put them in your garden, you change the balance of the surrounding ecosystem. Using pesticides and other chemicals in the garden can cause problems too. But ecological gardening aims to solve that.

Ecological gardening means that you use organic or natural ways to look after your garden and you consider what the natural ecosystem in the area looks like. By using this concept when designing your garden, you can support nature and create a beautiful outdoor space. These are some of the best ecological gardening tips to try.

Use Native Plants 

When you use native plants in your garden, you’re using plants that are naturally suited to the environment. They don’t need as much looking after and they provide food and shelter for local wildlife. You can find out what plants are native to your area by taking a walk around local wooded areas to see what naturally grows. You’ll find that your garden is a lot easier to care for and it’s better for the environment when you use local plants.

Place Plants To Reduce Watering Needs

When you’re planting your garden, think about how much water the plants will need. If you have a lot of plants that need a lot of water, then you’ll be using a lot of resources and it can be costly. However, if you consider the natural shape of your garden and how the rain falls, you can place plants to reduce watering needs. Use a garden landscaping company to help you change the layout of your garden so plants get watered naturally. Remember, if you’re using native plants, they will be suited to the amount of rainfall that you naturally get, so they shouldn’t need much manual watering.

Create A Haven For Wildlife

Encouraging more wildlife into the garden is important if you want to support the environment. There are a lot of ways you can make your garden attractive to wildlife, like planting wildflowers for insects or even adding a pond. 

Avoid Pesticides And Fertilizers 

Using pesticides and fertilizers in the garden is not good for the environment. Pesticides can kill bees and other pollinators, while fertilizers can cause algae blooms in rivers and lakes. Choose organic methods to look after your garden instead and you’ll be doing the environment a big favor. There are some simple ways to naturally deter insects including placing certain herbs around the garden, for example.

 

These are just a few of the ways that you can make your garden more ecological. When you start to think about the environment in everything that you do, it becomes easier to make choices that are better for the planet. Try using these tips in your garden and see how much of a difference they make.