One of the buzzwords in the gardening industry today seems to be the word “sustainable” as in “we practice sustainable gardening.” What does that mean exactly?  Basically, sustainability is creating a space that works with, rather than against, nature. To that end,  sustainable garden designs makes use of organics, foregoing pesticides, (which can drain into our water systems and also kill good bugs) in favor of more “natural” controls like beneficial insects. Using biodegradable pots, like peat pots, is another way of practicing sustainable gardening. You plant the whole pot thus saving many trips to the dump where discarded pots will sit in a landfill for years.

    
      Incorporating native plants in your design is a great way of practicing sustainable gardening. Native plants are generally considered to be those plants that occur naturally in a particular region, state, ecosystem or habitat without direct or indirect human action. Growing gardens of exotic, non-native plants can require a great amount of resources, especially water. Non-natives can also require greater use of pesticides. Plants that are native to your zone, on the other hand, already have a proven track record and will not require the intensive care of non-natives. In addition, native plants are a benefit to the wildlife that is able to use the nectar, food, or shelter these plants provide. Natives are the ultimate low-maintenance garden choice. For lists of native plants for your area just check the web.

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