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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Wilson

How to achieve sustainable garden landscaping – 5 expert ideas you need for a more eco-friendly space

Sustainable garden design with gravel, mulch, planting and swing chair.

Landscaping ideas for sustainable gardens are fast becoming high priority for many. If you've already embraced concepts like making your own mulch, growing native plants and harvesting rainwater, you are probably already looking into sustainable landscaping materials.

Used wisely, these not only create an aesthetically pleasing (and often more affordable) look, but are good for the planet too as part of your efforts to create an eco-friendly garden. Hardscaping materials can have a detrimental effect on the environment with their high carbon emissions. But the good news is there are plenty of sustainable alternatives too.

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