Creating a sustainable garden

With global warming on everybody’s mind, there is a concerted effort to reduce waste, save water, and decrease carbon emissions. Most people are looking for ways to make a difference in their own home, but many do not realise there are even more opportunities in their own backyard.

Believe it or not, the average garden is screaming out for help to become environmentally friendly. One of the most common problems with typical Australian gardens is their water use.

Approximately 25% of domestic water is used in the garden, but a few alterations can drastically decrease this usage. Water can be saved by treating the garden soil, adding mulch to the garden beds, installing an irrigation…