Sustainability
One of our core business beliefs is that it is important safeguard the planet for future generations. We do this through our organic gardening practices, but we also strive to be as sustainable as possible. In practice this means that we will only ever use peat-free compost, sustainably sourced timber, and we will strive to cut down road miles by using local suppliers and nurseries. We are not perfect, and are always looking at ways we can improve. We also have to be mindful that this approach may cost us a little more, so we will always consult closely with our clients, so we can tailor our approach.
Organic
An ecological philosophy informs everything we do, with organic practices as the default setting. This approach is for several reasons – weedkillers only ever offer a temporary solution, whereas physically removing the plant will be more permanent. But the main reason we use no artificial fertilizers, pesticides or weedkillers, is that it is better for the environment. Through using purely organic solutions, we help to maintain ecosystems which will in turn help your garden (e.g. encouraging ladybirds into the garden helps combat aphids). By not using chemical fertilizers, we can promote soil health (over fertilization of the soil will in time break down its structure, essentially turning it to dust – plants will still grow, but there will be no other life). By using an organic fertilizer, rotted manure or compost, nutrients are added which improve the structure of the soil, and promote biodiversity.
Biodynamics
An ‘alternative practice’ we offer is to create and maintain your garden using biodynamic principles. Biodynamics was a theory created by Rudolf Steiner in 1924, originally for agriculture. It essentially aims to harness natural energies found in nature to promote better growth (yields) in plants. It also incorporates the ideas of ‘gardening by the moon’ in which the phases of the moon dictate when certain jobs are done. We are happy to discuss exploring these ideas with you, and incorporating them in to any scheme we devise.
