First look at what you’ve already got – what might seem like waste can be a resource – then get your soil into shape. And a worm farm can work wonders
Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com
Keen gardeners might have kept things under control over the cooler months, but as the weather warms and we venture once more into our outdoor spaces, many of us will be confronted with chaotic scenes thanks to winter neglect.
Rushing off to Bunnings to drop some cash on ready flowering blooms, shiny new pots and bottled plant food might feel like the only solution. But as with everything, our gardening habits have their own carbon footprint and there are a number of ways we can revamp shambolic winter wastelands into spring and summer havens more sustainably.
Continue reading… First look at what you’ve already got – what might seem like waste can be a resource – then get your soil into shape. And a worm farm can work wondersChange by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comKeen gardeners might have kept things under control over the cooler months, but as the weather warms and we venture once more into our outdoor spaces, many of us will be confronted with chaotic scenes thanks to winter neglect.Rushing off to Bunnings to drop some cash on ready flowering blooms, shiny new pots and bottled plant food might feel like the only solution. But as with everything, our gardening habits have their own carbon footprint and there are a number of ways we can revamp shambolic winter wastelands into spring and summer havens more sustainably. Continue reading… Gardening advice, Australian lifestyle, Homes, Life and style
