Sustainability
Sustainability in garden design involves creating outdoor spaces that not only enhance beauty and functionality but also promote environmental stewardship, conserve resources, and support biodiversity. By embracing sustainable practices, gardeners can minimize their ecological footprint while fostering healthy, resilient ecosystems.
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Water efficiency
Implementing water-wise practices such as drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, soil moisture retention techniques, and selection of drought-tolerant plants minimizes water consumption while promoting healthy plant growth and resilience.
Soil health
Enhancing soil fertility, structure, and biological activity through practices like mulching, composting, cover cropping, and minimal soil disturbance improves plant health, nutrient cycling, water retention, and carbon sequestration while reducing erosion and chemical inputs. Check our guide on gardening 101.
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Energy efficient
Strategically integrating shade trees, windbreaks, green roofs, and passive solar design principles optimizes micro-climate moderation, reduces energy consumption for heating and cooling, and enhances outdoor comfort and livability in a resource-efficient manner.
Ecological plant
Emphasizing native plants, pollinator-friendly species, wildlife habitats, and organic gardening methods fosters ecological diversity, resilience, and habitat connectivity, contributing to local biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health.
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