How to make an ecological garden

The idea is to ensure that the plants that need little irrigation, which at first would be the most recommended, are grouped in sunny areas , and leave the shaded spaces for those that need more intensive irrigation. In this way, we will avoid wasting water and help the plants with the greatest need for water to survive the summer.

In addition, it is important to discard the seasonal plants so as not to have to change them and, if possible, we will choose the native species or, even better, that are also in danger of extinction.

Choosing the seeds for our garden

The choice of organic seeds, on the other hand, guarantees that they have not undergone genetic modifications or alterations due to fertilizers, pesticides or other artificial treatments.

Each plant has a recommended sowing time, but in general we keep in mind that we will save more water by doing it in autumn , because this way they will have time to grow until the following spring and summer, so we will not have to water as much to grow.

Soil type

The type of soil also influences a greater or lesser frequency of irrigation, as well as the need for fertilizer. It is essential to know the characteristics of the land to find out if it has good drainage and what type of compost we have to create at home to compensate for the lack of organic matter.

In case of buying the land, let’s choose the ecological one. Some have worm castings and drain the water in an ideal way, and the pots are better made of natural clay or, why not, let’s recycle old furniture or objects or pallets to make original pots or planters.

The drip irrigation system is suitable for sandy soils and, on the other hand, if it is clayey, irrigation will be frequent and in little quantity. Likewise, the collection of rainwater in specific drums will be a very interesting solution for the health of the plants and to save water.

Fighting pests without using chemicals can seem like an impossible thing. However, there are green alternatives that combat them in an ingenious way. Although there are organic products on the market, homemade tricks work well.

Crush eggshells or ash and sprinkle them on the ground, make natural pesticides by mixing vinegar, onion, garlic in different proportions or cover a plant circumstantially with a thin cloth (type grid, like those used to protect fruits), are some tricks that work.

If the situation gets out of control, let’s look for organic products that are safe if applied to edible plants. On the other hand, as prevention, strategically choosing certain types of plants that repel some or other types of insects is also effective.

That’s right, fighting pests by creating a certain ecosystem, on the one hand will allow us to take advantage of the predatory function of the insects that come and thus achieve a general balance, while on the other we will attract wildlife.

Just like we promote native plants, their thing is to attract wildlife to our garden . No, I don’t mean wolves or wild boars, but squirrels, pollinating insects, beetles, small reptiles, amphibians, dragonflies, birds, etc.

The large stones piled up, the natural ponds are hiding places that amphibians and small animals will welcome. And, of course, if we want to help our friends the bees, in our garden they will find pesticide-free flowers where they can drink happily. In general, they can be attracted to any flower, just like butterflies, but we can also choose some that they especially like.

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