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Environment and greener living
Greener gardening
Quick guides
In a hurry? Find out how to have a greener garden and more about greener living - it will only take two minutes with our quick guides
Water: using less in the garden
How to maintain your garden using very little mains water
Choosing peat-free soils and fertilisers
Making greener choices about soils and fertilisers in your garden or allotment
Grow your own fruit and vegetables
Information on finding a space to grow fruit and vegetables
Renting an allotment (home and community section)
How to arrange getting an allotment and what facilities may be provided
Barbecues and outdoor heaters: greener choices
Making greener choices when buying and using barbecues and heaters in the garden
Composting
What you can and can't compost, plus how to dispose of waste
Sheds, greenhouses and garden furniture: greener choices
How to make greener choices when buying garden furniture
Encouraging wildlife in your garden
Simple things you can do to encourage birds and other wildlife in your garden
Controlling pests and weeds: greener choices
Green ways to control pests and weeds in your garden
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Love Food Hate Waste
Get tasty leftover recipes and advice on how to reduce your food waste
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Calculate your carbon footprint!
Try the ACT ON CO2 calculator and find out how you can help tackle climate change
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