Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Living
Checklist
Man in straw hat gardening, planting in lush backyard garden.
Starting a sustainable garden enhances your home’s green space while supporting local ecosystems and conserving resources. This toolkit focuses on native plants, which are more adept at thriving in local conditions with minimal water and maintenance. Additionally, incorporating drought-resistant landscaping reduces water usage, crucial in water-scarce areas. Complementary organic gardening supplies, like compost bins and natural pest repellents, ensure your garden is nourishing the earth as much as it nourishes you and local wildlife.
Essential tools required for setting up and maintaining a sustainable garden.
Garden Fork
Hoe
Hand Trowel
Pruning Shears
Compost Bin
Drought-resistant plants suitable for local environmental conditions.
Lavender
Sage
Goldenrod
Milkweed
Sunflower
Coneflower
Supplies to enrich the soil and support plant growth.
Organic Compost
Coco Coir
Perlite
Worm Castings
Natural solutions to protect the garden from pests.
Neem Oil
Ladybugs
Diatomaceous Earth
Insecticidal Soap
Barriers and Nets
Resources to learn more about sustainable gardening practices.
Gardening Books
Workshops
Online Courses
Gardening Blogs