Below are some tips to create a sustainable garden.
DIY Natural Pesticides
Vegetable Oil Spray
- 1 cup oil
- 1 tbsp mild soap
Chile Pepper Spray
- 1 tbsp chile powder
- 1 quart water
- 3 drops mild soap
Tomato Leaf Spray
- 2 cups fresh tomato leaves 1 quart water
DIY Compost
Create compost from household waste such as:
- Shredded newspaper
- Fruit and vegetable scraps
- Coffee grounds
- Grass and plant clippings
- Dry leaves
Collecting rainwater in barrels can provide a free and sustainable source of water!
Upcycle Materials
- Use tree branches or household items instead of plastic plant supporters
- Use plastic water bottles as mini greenhouses or cloches
- Use paper cups, toilet paper rolls, or egg cartons as seedling starters
Shredding dry leaves over your garden bed can improve soil fertility, suppress weeds, and reduce soil erosion!