Sustainable Landscaping Tips

Choosing Plants

Select plants appropriate to your garden?s conditions Consider hours of sunlight, moisture levels, proximity to buildings and competing plants When plant shopping, ask about mature heights and spreads to allow adequate space Match the plant?s specifi c needs with the level of care you?re willing to provide

Waterwise Thinking

Water less frequently, but more deeply to encourage roots to grow into soils that are more moist Collect rain water in barrels or watering cans Mulch garden beds Water in the morning to prevent evaporation Improve drainage to prevent pooling or excessive runoff Reduce lawn areas where unnecessary and replant with perennial or shrub beds

Pest Management

Identify pests and diseases before selecting a control: garden centre staff can help you with this, and provide you with organic and least-toxic options Use organic fertilizers, soil additives or compost to reduce chemical fertilizer applications Add plants that attract benefi cial insects

Wildlife Habitats

Include native plant species where suitable to the garden environment Add fl owering, nectar-producing plants for insects, birds and butterfl ies Place a bird bath, pond or other water source for wildlife Vary the height and density of plantings to create a diverse habitat www.gardenwiseonline.ca

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