Whilst you might be thinking that there is nothing greener than your garden, this is not necessarily always the case, and often when it comes to our gardens we are guilty of missing opportunities to make simple improvements to our environment. Luckily there are plenty of ways you can make your garden more environmentally-friendly and seize the opportunity to go greener with your garden. So here we give a quick guide to some top tips for making your garden more eco-friendly. 

Make Your Own Compost

Compost helps enrich soil by giving it plenty of nutrients perfect for plant growth. If you don't already, then making your own compost is a great way to make your garden more eco-friendly. In addition to garden waste, kitchen scraps such as vegetable waste are also perfect for composting, so try throwing these in your compost bin too, as this will help you reduce the amount of waste you send to landfill.

Recycle Rain Water

Collecting rain water, for example in a water barrel, is a great way to recycle water. You can then use this water for a variety of purposes, including watering your plants and lawn, or even washing your windows.

Attract Wildlife

Making your garden a haven for wildlife is another ideal way to make your garden more environmentally-friendly. For example encouraging birds to visit your garden can serve as some handy natural pest control. Try placing some bird feeders in your garden to encourage these feathered friends to pay your garden a visit.

Grow Your Own

Why not give growing your own food a go so you can enjoy your own taste of the good life. This is not as difficult as it might first appear; try concentrating on easy, high productive crops to begin with, such as carrots and salad leaves.

Working and spending more time in your garden is also great for your health too, and here at Verdon Grey we have a great selection of contemporary garden furniture, perfect for sitting back, relaxing and enjoying your garden after all your hard work. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us and a member of our friendly team will be happy to help you with your enquiries.