Living sustainable is almost a movement that defines ways of human behavior. Sustainability means to nurture what the world has to offer while using resources in the best possible way. Pieces of nature can be found in every technological innovation. Just because we are developing, doesn’t mean we are distancing from nature. Eco-friendly life is most of all related to the environment, which means that a part of it is dedicated to our gardens.

WHAT ARE SUSTAINABLE GARDENS

A sustainable garden is an organic garden that goes a step further. It’s based on organic gardening techniques to preserve healthy soil and plants while also using the products to sustain a family. Sustainable gardening or organic gardening aims towards wise conservation of sources and its smart usage. This type of gardening tries to use a minimum of outside resources that could be harmful to the nature. A sustainable garden has nothing to do with fertilizers and pesticides and it also avoids massive water consumption. The permaculture movement allows natural processes like insects thrive and recycling.

Not only can you help the environment, but also help your family eat better quality food.  Eating fresh, organic and 100 % natural fruit and vegetables is the ultimate way to take care of yourself and nurture health.

BASIC SUSTAINABLE GARDENING PRINCIPLES

Sustainable gardens have basic principles of building and growing which help maximize the efficiency of the soil and plants. It revolves around using native plants of the area you live in, so your garden could be in complete harmony with nature. Some of the basic procedures are listed bellow:

Vermi composting

Even though vermi composting might sound scary, it’s extremely use ful and helps your garden significantly. It creates organic plant food, and it’s verysimple to start on your own. There si due that worms produce can be an incredible booster for plants, and organic waste can become quality and useful compost.

Double Digging

Double digging is a process that allows the soil to hold more water and placement of organic material deep enough for theplantroots to extend properly. Double digging will also improve aeration, soil fertility and help build more humus. This way we maximize the use of soil without harmful chemicals.

Mulch

Mulching is another procedure that helps optimize the efficiency of your garden and also reduce wasting materials. Mulch can protect your native plants from high temperatures, and it helps the soil keep as much moisture as possible. Choices are endless- paper, straw, leaves, seaweed, compost. Why throw it away when you can further use it?

Use the useless

Sustainable gardening is all about using something to its fullest potential. Instead of throwing away objects you think are unnecessary, utilize them for gardening. Old forks, sticks, chairs, tables can quickly become gardening tools.

Smart design

Sustainable gardening also means smart designing choices. To improve the efficiency of your garden, you have to consider the placement of your plants, such as putting plants that demand more light in the place where the Sun hits the most or gruping plants according to their water needs. Not only that, you can plan for the size of the garden to match the household needs, adjust the irrigation schedule, or grow trees for shade and wind protection.

Living according to nature is the best thing we can do for us, our community and the planet Earth, It’s about time people start to realize the importance of sustainable living, and therefore, gardening. Many simple steps could help our world become greener and less gray.

BIO:

Matt is a home improvement writer and editor for a roofing contractor in New Jersey.