Make your garden greener

20 ways to...

1 Sustainable style

When choosing an outdoor rug, look for one made from recycled materials. Suitable for use both indoors and out, this Moroccan-inspired design is machine washable, stain resistant and made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. It has the look and feel of soft, natural fibres and is also water, moth and mould resistant.

2 Top notch tools

These ergonomically-designed gardening tools are not only comfortable to use: they’re good for the environment, too. The plastic components consist of at least 80% recycled materials, while the wooden elements are made from FSC-certified wood. The secateurs feature blades made from at least 75% recycled stainless steel.

3 Friendly feeders

This striking bird feeder is made from recycled agricultural waste such as bamboo, wheat chaff, straw, coffee husks and nut husks. Earthy Sustainable mix these by-products with resin to create frost-proof, vegan-friendly feeders, bird houses and plant pots in a range of neutral colours.

4 Water well

Keep your garden hose working efficiently for longer by storing it on a reel to avoid kinks or breakage. If you need to invest in a new one, this braided option is made from up to 70% recycled materials, meaning you can water your plants with a clearer conscience. Its weatherproof coating with UV and frost protection means it’ll last longer too.

5 Woolly wonders

Made from 100% British wool, these compostable, multi-use garden pads have many benefits around

the garden thanks to the amazing natural properties of wool. Use them to line pots, planters or hanging baskets for extra hydration, to deter slugs, to add nutrition to soil and to protect plants from frost.

6 Nut free

Coconut bird feeders look sweet but importing the nuts comes with a large carbon footprint. Coco-Nots are a high-energy bird treat made from 100% natural ingredients that are sourced from UK and Irish farms.