EcoHomeLife Explains: Why Littering Is Bad For The Environment

Why Is Littering Bad For The Environment? - 3 Good Reasons

In our series EcoHomeLife Explains we try to shed some light on terms and concepts in relation to sustainability. This edition puts the spotlight on littering and why it’s so bad for our environment. Whether you live rural or urban, whenever you’re out and about litter on the ground is a common sight in the … Read more

Creating A Wildflower Meadow For An Eco-Friendly Garden

How To Create A Wildflower Meadow In Your Garden In 6 Steps

Having a sustainable garden means to cater for wildlife as well as making it a joy for yourself. Planting wildflowers is one way to do that. Not only will the flowers feed a variety of insects, including bees, butterflies and flies, but also attract other animals to your garden that feed on them. Including some … Read more

The Eco-Friendly Way Of Weeding Your Garden Without Chemicals

7 Ways Of Weeding Without Chemicals For A Healthier Garden

Any gardener will know that weed control is part of gardening. But in a sustainable garden, weeding without chemicals is a must. Getting rid of weeds in our garden can be time-consuming and hard work. So it’s no surprise that many of us opt for chemical herbicides to make the job easier. However, these chemicals … Read more

How The Use Of Pesticides In Our Gardens Impacts On The Environment

How Are Pesticides Bad For The Environment?

In agriculture and for many gardeners, pesticides are an important part of what they do. But their use has a profound impact on our environment in several ways. Pesticides are a group of products that are used to kill a variety of unwanted plants and insects seen as pests. They include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and … Read more

5 Eco-Friendly Tips To Keep Pests Under Control Without Harming Nature

5 Eco-Friendly Garden Pest Control Tips

Any gardener will know that keeping pests under control is vital if you want healthy, beautiful plants in your garden. That’s why many use pesticides to protect their plants. But chemical pesticides have a negative impact on the environment. They disrupt the ecosystem and reduce biodiversity by killing certain insects. Many also impact on non-target … Read more

EcoHomeLife Explains: The Impact Of Biodiversity Loss On Our Environment

Why Is Biodiversity Loss Bad For The Environment?

EcoHomeLife Explains is a series of articles that explains terms and concepts relating to sustainability in simple and easy terms but supported by scientific evidence. In this edition we answer the question: why is biodiversity loss bad for the environment? On my journey to live a more sustainable life, I do a lot of research … Read more

Probiotics For The Garden – A Must For Any Eco-Friendly Gardener

Probiotics For The Garden - A Must For Any Eco-Friendly Gardener

Plants need the right nutrients in order to thrive. And with probiotics you can ensure that your plants get what they need. Probiotics – beneficial bacteria and microbes – is a topic that is hotly researched at the moment. While it has long been known that probiotics can be beneficial for our gut health, science … Read more