With the current climate crisis on everyone?s minds, it?s no surprise that homeowners are looking for new and creative ways to make their homes more sustainable. While we can all make an effort to switch of lights and recycle where we can, but there are a few, more permanent changes you can make to lower […]
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With the current climate crisis on everyone?s minds, it?s no surprise that homeowners are looking for new and creative ways to make their homes more sustainable.

While we can all make an effort to switch of lights and recycle where we can, but there are a few, more permanent changes you can make to lower the carbon footprint of your home.

A great place to start is the garden! These outdoor spaces are already a hotspot for local wildlife, so why not make a few additional changes to really improve your garden?s eco-friendliness"
1. Using eco-friendly materials

Whether you?re making a few small design changes or re-designing your garden completely, choosing eco-friendly materials and installation methods is a great way to make your garden better for the environment long-term.

You can use locally sourced garden furniture, accessories, plants and features to help keep your carbon footprint small. Larger features like patios and decking can me made using sustainable materials.

A great example of this is composite decking, which is created using a mixture of recycl...