Landscape & Urban Design Issue 30 2018 | Page 39

Making and using your own compost is not only a great way to recycle, but it also helps to encourage a healthy diversity of wildlife in your garden. Composting improves soil structure and is a great breeding gro1und for tiny invertebrates and fungi, which in turn attracts birds and small mammals. If you have a pond or water feature, don't use the garden hose to fill them up. Instead use rainwater collected in water butts and barrels as pond-life prefer this. Also avoid using pesticides in the garden at all, opting for non-toxic and non- chemical alternatives. About Oeco Garden Rooms www.oecogardenrooms.co.uk 39