Your Guide to Summer Gardening and Recycling
Blossoms are peaking out, and the rain clouds are brewing—here are some summer gardening ideas to start now ahead of the season.
We've listed summer gardening ideas to transform your outdoor space into a lush, eco-friendly oasis. Regardless of water restrictions or space limitations, this article includes the summer gardening supplies needed to bring sustainable gardening to your yard or balcony.
Cultivating A Summer Garden That Is Beautiful and Eco-Friendly
Whether you have a sprawling back garden or a petit apartment, let's start a green journey to enjoying nature while giving back to the planet.
Did you know that Interaction with indoor plants may reduce psychological and physiological stress?
(Lee et al.; licensee BioMed Central. 2015)
There are, in fact, several science-backed benefits to being around plants. The research says that plants in your home or office can reduce stress levels and increase productivity.
Knowing that your cultivation and recycling can positively impact the planet is even more rewarding. Let's look at big and small summer gardening ideas without further ado.
Making a Splash with a Focal Water Feature
The sound of water tricking is soothing to the soul. With our Pioneer Plastics fish pond, you can bring this serene centrepiece to life in your garden. These durable plastic ponds are perfect for creating a stunning focal point that will have your neighbours green with envy.
Water-loving plants like irises and water lilies will thrive and make the most beautiful edging. The water will also attract stunning birdlife—so consider a net to protect any fish, like Koi.
No space? No problem! You can make a nifty indoor water feature with a little pump, decorative garden rocks and flowerpots (see here).
Unlock Your Full Pot-Ential With Container Gardening
No garden is complete without a vibrant array of flowers and herbs. However, growing straight from the ground is not everybody's cup of tea. Pioneer Plastics' small round flowerpots are ideal for creating pockets of colour and fragrance.
We wrote a blog about why planters are the simplest way to enhance any space. Here is a quick summary:
- Container gardening is popular for those without large outdoor spaces.
- Planters and flowerpots come in various shapes and sizes to suit your aesthetic.
- Add brightness to balconies or indoors with flowers and plants.
- Planters are light, so it's easy to rearrange and move.
- During seasonal changes, you can transfer plants to different pots or move plants to receive ideal sunshine.
- Use flowerpots to reflect individual style.
- Suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners.
Life hack: we especially like flowerpots for herbs because you can place them close to your kitchen for easy harvesting when you're cooking.
Wheel Away Garden Waste Without Hassles
Maintaining a beautiful garden means often dealing with a fair amount of green waste! That's where the 240-litre wheelie bin comes to the rescue.
This sturdy bin makes light work of removing garden refuse, ensuring your outdoor space stays tidy and inviting.
But wait! Only throw away what you absolutely cannot reuse and recycle.
Before you turf your turf, consider turning garden waste into mulch and compost. Mulch is a fantastic way to recycle nutrients back into your garden. It is also an effective barrier to reduce water evaporation from your soil.
Green To Black Gold: Composting For The Win
Speaking of recycling nutrients, did you know you can turn your kitchen and garden waste into rich, fertile compost?
The Pioneer Plastics 200-litre home composting bin makes this process a breeze. Its tiered design saves space while making short work for your food scraps (eggshells, coffee grounds, grass clippings, and more)!
The best news is that your nutrient-dense fertiliser saves money and spares your beloved garden from harsh chemicals.
Starve The Landfills, Save The Planet: Revved Up Home Recycling
Don't limit your excellent recycling to organic materials. Think of recoverable materials, too. Recoverable materials are recyclables that include cardboard, paper, plastic, glass and tin.
Our country is doing much work to encourage recycling and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. You can do your bit by separating recyclable goods from general waste (also called wet waste).
Something for adults and kids alike are these colour-coded linked bins. Make a game of it by assigning a colour to a recyclable material, for example, red for glass.
The best way to give back to society is to pack your separated materials for garbage reclaimers (a.k.a waste pickers). You would support someone's livelihood, helping them to generate income! It costs you nothing but saves the reclaimer's time, allowing them to gather more and increase their earnings.
More than 140,000 informal reclaimers in South Africa make a living by collecting, sorting and selling recyclable waste. (Urban Surfer Informal Recycling Solutions).
Pukka Summer Garden Supplies
It's no secret that we love the great (and domestic) outdoors!
Helping you Pioneer a pukka summer garden is one of our greatest pleasures. That's why we offer convenient online shopping for home and garden supplies. From compost, waste and recycling bins to plant pots, hydroponics growing trays, and fishponds, your desired supplies are just a click away.
Grab your home and garden supplies in a few clicks. Shop now.