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8/22/2017

4 Ways To Be Conservation Conscious When Creating a Relaxing Garden

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​Did you know that not every garden is automatically eco-friendly? While it might seem like adding flowers and plants to your backyard should always be positive for the environment, certain parts of your garden can actually harm water, soil, and wildlife. When planning a calming new garden as part of your outdoor space, it is crucial to make sure that you are taking steps to protect the environment.
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If you are looking to create a soothing backyard garden in the near future, take a look at four ways you can make that space conservation conscious.
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Be aware of the amount of water you use
If you plan to add an element of water to your garden, watch the amount of water that you use. Zen outdoor water fountains are a great way to add aesthetic appeal, as well as make it easy to control the amount of water that you use. Certain water fountains will even help attract birds, and provide them with a place to rest. 

Get creative with your compost bin
Who says that compost can’t be part of a relaxing garden? Creative outdoor compost bins are becoming the preferred way to store and collect compost. Choose a natural looking design that fits well with your outdoor space. Composting has a range of benefits, including the reduction of waste and enrichment of soil. Eventually, when it is ready, you’ll be able to use your compost to help grow your beautiful new garden.

Add a decorative rain barrel
One of the main functions of a rain barrel is to collect rainwater for use in your garden. This further helps reduce the amount of water that you use, which is essential for conserving natural resources. However, some of the mainstream rain barrels that you may have seen would not be a good fit for a beautiful and calming garden. Rain barrel designs have come a long way, and can now fit the look of almost any garden. Find the rain barrel design that works best for the style of your garden to help conserve water.

Use organic soil and organic plants
Conventional soil and plants can be full of harmful pesticides and insecticides that can pollute water and soil. When selecting materials for your new garden, be sure to choose organic options. This will ensure that you limit the chance of any harmful impact your garden has on the environment.

Achieve a calming and environmentally conscious garden
With a bit of advanced planning and education, your new backyard garden can be both a source of relaxation, as well as an earth friendly addition to your outdoor space. Making the effort to reduce your water use, utilizing techniques to conserve natural resources, and choosing organic soil and plants will help to preserve the planet.

By: Sally Perkins, www.outdoorartpros.com
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Braden Bills link
5/3/2021 10:33:31 am

I want to make a nice garden, but I want to make sure that it's still good for the environment. It makes sense that using the right kind of soil for it! I'll be sure to find some that doesn't have too many pesticides in it.

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Michael link
9/23/2021 05:15:20 am

Great Article! Thank you for sharing this very informative post, and looking forward to the latest one.

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Victoria Addington link
1/10/2022 11:04:30 pm

I am most captivated by your tip that if you plan to add an element of water to your garden, watch the amount of water that you use as well as its design since there are certain water fountains that help attract birds and provide them with a place to rest. My mom is thinking of having a water fountain on our patio. I should share your post with her so she can hire a patio water fountain installer that can ensure that it conserves water.

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden link
2/19/2023 01:19:32 pm

It’s a multipurpose garden again. There are blooms like aromatic aster, rose creek, red maple bonsai, kale, and so on. In 1910, this garden started with a mission to make a corridor for plant-loving people and make the visitors happy with the blooms.

Always up with some special events and activities like light Scape, seasonal highlight tours, and kids’ special events. The total area of this garden is almost 52 acres. So, visit the Brooklyn Botanical garden website to get the latest garden visit deals.

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Tabitha L link
11/19/2023 10:11:17 pm

Appreciate thiis blog post

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