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Environment and greener living
Greener gardening
Quick guides
In a hurry? Find out about green gardening and 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
Caring for bees
How to help bees find food and shelter, and advice on how to start keeping bees
Grow your own fruit and vegetables
Information on finding a space to grow fruit and vegetables
Choosing peat-free soils and fertilisers
Making greener choices about soils and fertilisers in your garden or allotment
Barbecues and outdoor heaters: greener choices
Making greener choices when buying and using barbecues and heaters in the garden
Renting an allotment (home and community section)
How to arrange getting an allotment and what facilities may be provided
Sheds, greenhouses and garden furniture: greener choices
How to make greener choices when buying garden furniture
Composting
What you can and can't compost, plus how to dispose of waste
Controlling pests and weeds: greener choices
Green ways to control pests and weeds in your garden
Encouraging wildlife in your garden
Simple things you can do to encourage birds and other wildlife in your garden
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