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RECLAIMED AND RECYCLED MATERIALS Hints and tips for creating more eco-friendly and sustainable garden designs Green garden design does not mean you have to compromise on Reclaimed landscaping materials may well cost more than new materials but they can give your new garden design a unique edge you won’t find anywhere else.
I’ve always loved to use recycled stone in my garden designs. Combine them with other reclaimed materials such as tiles, But there’s more to recycling than just reclaimed paving. There are some great reclamation yards, many of which specialise in ‘Gardenalia’, where you can find great materials for your new garden design. There are some wonderful statues and urns to be had but also some classic garden elements such as rope top edging that will look town gardens and country estates. GREAT RECLAMATION YARDS For up to date information its best to look at websites, as they contain recently arrived stock and can save you a wasted visit. Garden Designers use some of these to find unique pieces. Salvo.co.uk OTHER RECYCLING IDEAS Instead of using new gravel in your garden design, why not used recycled gravel or even Cockleshell and seashell aggregates are totally organic, and are made from re-cycled waste from the British Shellfish Industry. They have many uses in Landscape and garden design but are most commonly used as a gravel replacement for paths and driveways. Crushed seashells can also be used very effectively as a mulch for planting beds or to top dress plant pots and containers. They have excellent water retention properties and even act as a natural snail repellent! Other recycled aggregates for paths and mulches includes However, the most obvious way to recycle in the garden is to make your own compost.
With a moment to stop and think about where the landscaping materials for your new garden come from, you’ll soon discover the benefits of sustainable garden design solutions are not just the green ones!
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