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Top 5 Tips for a Sustainable Garden

2. Use Mulch and Sod Instead of Fertilizers

Mulching your garden is a great way to hold up the moisture in your garden’s soil. It helps in keeping the soil cool and makes your garden bed look ravishing. They also suppress weeds and prevent frost in the winter season.

You can start by adding just a 2-inch layer of mulch on your garden bed. There are quite a few organic mulches available on the market as well as straw, shredded bark, and pine needles.

A man grabs a handful of mulch from a container

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Sod is also very good for gardens. They help in preventing soil erosion and keeping your garden weed-free. Most high-quality sods are dense and beautiful looking.

There are many places available where you can buy sod for your garden at a reasonable price. You can also remove sod from your lawn and use it in your garden. In places with water supply issues, it always preferable to make use of mulch or sod in the garden.