FABthings2do/Recycling Tips
Having ‘green fingers’ isn’t just about growing things in your garden – there are lots of choices when it comes to being green in the garden, such as what products to buy and how to get rid of your garden waste. If you want to do more for the environment...
1) Start composting
A third of the average household bin can be composted. This includes:
- fruit and vegetable peelings;
- teabags;
- cardboard and newspaper; and
- your garden waste.
Best of all, it’s easy to do it yourself in a home composting bin.
Within 6-9 months you’ll have top quality compost to dig into your soil and give your borders a boost!
2) Recycle no composting material
- Recycle any garden waste you can’t compost using a kerbside collection service or local recycling facilities
3) Save Water
We can all do our bit to reduce the amount of water we use in our homes and gardens, yet maintain moisture levels in our soil.
- Fit a nozzle on your hosepipe so you can control how much you use.
- Grey water (such as dishwater or water from washing vegetables) can be used to water plants as long as it’s allowed to cool, contains no chemicals and isn’t used on plants you intend to eat!
- Collect rainwater in a water butt.
- Use a soil conditioner or home made compost to aid moisture retention.
- Choose plants which like dry conditions, such as grasses, herbs and succulents.
4) Use recycled products
- Buy recycled products for your garden and home, or save money by using old yoghurt pots, egg boxes or food trays as seed trays.
