Black Country Rubbish Challenge

In the Garden

This section will help you get the most out of waste minimisation and recycling where your garden's concerned. It will help you boost that sense of pride and achievement every gardener feels. It could even make your garden the envy of your neighbours. Waste minimisation can make your garden greener, in every sense of the word.

Whether you're breathing life into your borders with your own home-made compost, collecting the rainwater or treating yourself to patio furniture made from recycled materials, you won't want to keep your garden a secret. Not only will you have a wonderful garden but there is also the added benefit of saving you money. Home made compost will save you the expense of buying it from a local store and you will know that it is made from all recycled material. There is no cheaper way to water your garden than to use rainwater so invest in a water butt and reduce your water bills.

When potting new plants in your garden, if you are not able to compost, then try using peat-free composts. The benefit of buying peat-free is it’s made from recycled materials and so helps to cut down on the amount of rubbish we throw away. It also gets great results in your garden and does not always mean a more expensive option. Why not contact your local council to see if they sell recycled compost?

Why not re-use your empty plastic drinks bottles? Cut them in half to make great planters or bird feeders. Seedlings can be planted in empty yoghurt pots and paper egg cartons, saving you the expense of new seed trays.

Water Butts

Composting