Eco

Getting ever greener in the garden.

choosing succulents
Dry conditions give succulents their distinctive and unusual forms.
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growing herbs
Ever had to return to the shop to buy a forgotten bunch of herbs?
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making compost
Creating home compost is a simple and cost effective way to build a better soil.
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saving water in the garden
You can be waterwise and still have a lush, beautiful garden.
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no-dig gardening
Take some of the back-work out of gardening.
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gardening for exercise
Treat the garden like a gym instead of a chore.
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Organisms that break down organic wastes need food. Give them a mixed diet that's half nitrogen-rich green materials and half carbon-rich brown materials.

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