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Sustainability
& Green Issues:
- Your garden can be an integral
part of the sustainability plan for your home, whether through
the creation of protective microclimates, recycling of water
and organic material, food production and of course in its use
of materials. Follow the page headings to the left to find out
more on each topic.
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- Sustainable
Garden Design -principles
of designing your garden and where to go to find a designer.
- Wetlands -use of reed beeds and ponds to purify
water and encourage wildlife.
- Waste
and Composting
-recycling of biodegradable waste through composting.
- Organic
Food Production
-food production without using artificial pesticides or fertilisers.
- Permaculture; hydroponics -
- Biodiversity -planting to attract wildlife and
achieve greater diversity
- Landscape
Materials -hard
landscaping and landscape features -use of recycled materials.
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