Introduction

Growing a green garden not only helps you to enjoy a fresh view but also allows you to make the earth a better place. According to Matthew Davies, to grow a green garden your main motto should be to reduce, recycle, reuse and rebuy. The goal is to reduce waste, save resources, and use environmentally friendly growing methods.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips to easily maintain a green garden -

1. Stop using chemical fertilizers - Chemical fertilizers will help you to grow your garden but it will also pollute the soil, air, and local water. A better solution is to use natural compost which can not only work wonders for growing your plants but is also environmentally friendly. Plus, you will also save money as you don’t have to buy fertilizers again and again.

It is very easy to create a composting pile. Just throw in any organic waste products you can find like vegetable or fruit peels, clipped grasses, leftover food, etc. in a compost bin. Then, wait for a few weeks and you will have your very own all-natural fertilizer. If you want to accelerate the process, throw in some earthworms too.

2. Grow native plants - It is much easier to grow plants which are native to your region. Native plants will thrive in their local climate, be naturally resistant to local pests and need very little maintenance. As a result, they will also require fewer resources like pesticides or fertilizers. This will help you to maintain a greener garden which looks beautiful and natural.

If you live in a region where the weather is always sunny, grow plants like hyacinths, dahlias or sunflowers. Alternatively, grow pansies, violets or bellflowers if you live in a region where the weather is cloudy most of the time.

3. Water wisely - Water is one of the most precious resources on earth. Thus, we should use it wisely and save it as much as possible. The best time to water your plants is early in the morning when the heat of the sun is at its lowest. Watering your plants in the afternoon is inefficient as much of it will be evaporated.

Another trick to save water is to use compost and mulch as they help to trap water and slowly release it in the soil. You can also fix containers to harvest rainwater and use that to subsequently water the shrubs.

4. Use natural pest control solutions - It is important to inhibit the growth of pests and insects in order to keep the plants in your garden healthy. However, using pesticides is not a great solution as it will pollute the soil with harmful chemicals. Instead grow plants like chrysanthemums, marigolds, lemongrass, citronella which naturally repel insects. Another solution is to grow plants like lemon balm, goldenrod, and wild lilac which attract natural predators which eat insects.

Conclusion

Matthew Davies believes that anybody can grow and maintain a green garden by using smart growing techniques and some effort. If you find it a little overwhelming to grow a green garden, try experimenting on a small container garden first. Once you get the hang of it, you can convert your old garden into a green garden.