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Wilder Gardens: sustainable gardening

How you can garden sustainably

How to garden more sustainably

Gardening sustainably is a responsible way to reduce your impact on the environment. It promotes healthier soil, helps to conserve resources and preserves biodiversity.  All these factors contribute to a healthier ecosystem and happier wildlife.

Find out how to garden more sustainably below.

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Climate-friendly gardening

There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
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Chemical-free gardening

Here's how to prevent slugs and insects from eating your plants with wildlife-friendly methods.
Compost
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How to compost your waste

Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.
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How to go peat-free at home

Our homes and gardens have an important role in the fight against climate change. Help preserve vital peatland by going peat free.
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How to do companion planting

Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
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How to install a water butt

Water butts lower the risks of local flooding and will reduce water bills by conserving the water you already have.
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How to conserve water

If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
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