It's not all joyful news out there in the economy as we know right now. People are just not wanting to spend.
Times can be even tougher if you want to be a sustainable practitioner. But it all depends on the pitch we put on it.
The best we can say is keep it small and simple in terms of the hard scapes, as these are the dearer option.
Go for more complexity when it comes to the softscapes (different types of mulches, sticks, rocks, plants) to create more habitats. Have some low growing ground-covers, some medium bushes, some larger shrubs, and some prickly ones (the birds love these). My philosophy is that you can stagger your planting, so the expense doesn't have to be such a shock. The benefit is that you let your larger plants get a bit of a 'kick-on'.
Look around for plants on-line, if you want to save some money. Cuttings and propagating from seed can be another great way to save. Your local nursery will be able to give you help. Plus there's heaps of advice on-line.
Blooming and Bold
Without the buzzards and bees
Where would we bee?
A blog by Nicolle Kuna
A blog about sustainable landscaping and some eco-humour and eco-creativity.
Inside this blog we look at everything that is encroaching in to our natural urban landscapes – outdoor rooms (errchkem), weeds, urban noise, excess nutrientsThere’s a bit of art to add extra colour and inspiration. We believe in making sustainability fun - more gaming, less shaming.
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Attribution for above garden design goes to
Andrew Jones, talented artist and designer.
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