Garden Chemicals
The use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides in the garden can contribute to pollution and potentially harm human health. They can also have a detrimental effect on wildlife and contribute to natural resource depletion.
Organic gardening methods avoid the use of synthetic fertilizers and chemicals in the cultivation of soil and plants. Instead it requires a reliance on plant and animal remains as fertilisers and natural biological control measures such as ladybirds to keep pests like aphids in check.
Most insects in the garden provide a valuable source of food for birds and other garden mammals like hedgehogs and bats. By growing scented ornamental varieties and wildflowers you can attract beneficial insects into your garden.
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