PREP YOUR BACKYARD THE SUSTAINABLE WAY

Even though your outdoor space might not actually be green in the middle of winter, you can make sure your approach is. These tips and tricks will keep your garden ecofriendly while you wait for spring.

★ RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS

TREE Turn your fir into woodchip mulch with a shredder (hire one if you don’t own one). You can also collect the fallen needles and use those as mulch for blueberries.

★ REUSE YOUR PLASTIC POTS

As you won’t be able to recycle them via kerbside recycling, the best solution for pots is to reuse them. Clean them now ready for use later in the spring and summer, or bring them in and use them for houseplants.

★ STORE YOUR RAINWATER Turn the wet days of winter into a positive – install a water butt to collect rainwater now that you can reuse later during dry periods. It’s perfect for both the garden or greenhouse, and the bonus is the non-purified rainwater is better for overall plant health.