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Hey there. Have you ever wondered if
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your garden is really as green as it
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looks? I used to think just having
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plants was enough. But it turns out some
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of our go-to garden habits can actually
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hurt the environment without us even
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realizing it. Don't worry, I'm here to
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help you swap those old routines for
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some easy earth friendly upgrades. Let's
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start with plants. Choosing native
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varieties is a gamecher. They're built
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for your local climate, which means less
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water, less fuss, and more support for
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pollinators like bees and butterflies. I
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love planting milkweed and cone flowers.
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They come back every year, and the
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wildlife loves them. Next up, water
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conservation. It's easier than you
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think. Swap sprinklers for soaker hoses
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or drip irrigation. Trust me, your
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plants will thank you, and so will your
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water bill. And here's a quick hack. Set
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out a rain barrel to collect water for
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those dry spells. It's like giving your
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garden a refresh for free. Now, let's
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talk about waste. If you're tossing yard
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clippings and kitchen scraps in the
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trash, you're missing out on black gold.
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Start a simple compost pile. Even if you
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don't have much space, a small bin can
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work wonders. Turning food waste into
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nutrient-rich soil is easier than it
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sounds, and it means less going to the
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landfill. Pest control doesn't have to
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mean blasting chemicals. I go for
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companion planting like basil next to
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tomatoes, Oregon maragolds around almost
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everything. They naturally repel bad
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bugs. If you see a few holes in your
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leaves, it's okay. That's just nature
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doing its thing. Finally, think about
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your garden tools and materials. Choose
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wood, metal, organ recycled options over
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plastic when you can. And when it's time
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for new mulch, go for leaves, wood
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chips, oregan, even grass clippings.
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Remember, making your garden more
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eco-friendly doesn't have to be
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difficult. A few small changes go a long
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way for the planet, your plants, and
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your peace of mind. So, ready to turn
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your garden into a true green haven? Let
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me know your favorite eco tip in the
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comments. Thanks for watching and happy
