Did you know that the average Brisbane bin contains 26% garden waste that could have been recycled?
As we near the end of winter and prepare for the warmer season, it’s good to start thinking about how we can optimise our garden and utilise our garden waste. Instead of dumping your green waste straight to the tip, consider these few green ways to repurpose garden waste at home. Not only will this keep your garden tidy, but it’s a great way to incorporate more sustainable practices into your garden maintenance!
It’s easy to neglect proper green waste management but it’s quite important especially in Australia in avoiding pest plants, reducing gas emissions and minimising fire risks.
Types of green waste include:
These leftover bits and pieces can become a free organic mulch, perfect for spreading around the base of your gardens and plants. You’ll find that a layer of mulch added to the surface of your soil will help suppress weed growth and regulate the moisture and temperature while still nourishing the soil. If you have wood scraps from trimming or removing trees you can make wood chips using a wood chipper and create its own organic mulch.
Instead of disposing of your grass clippings straight away, try leaving them on your lawn. As the clippings decompose, they return nutrients back into the soil protecting it. This also helps with moisture retention – ultimately keeping the grass healthy and in good condition.
If you own a big property with a large amount of grass clippings, use one of our zero-turns, all equipped with a mulch plug and a side discharge, perfect for spreading mulch back onto the turf.
Composting allows organic waste to decompose, making it extremely beneficial for enriching garden soil. Moist ingredients include fruit and vegetable scraps but also green lawn clippings and dry materials include branches and dry leaves. Starting a compost bin will significantly reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill while rejuvenating your garden.
Our immediate thought is to trim and chuck branches into a garden bag for the tip. But have you ever considered using a branch and as a support stick for your raised veggie patch or for making mounds to plant pumpkins and melons. This will also save you money as you won’t have to buy bulky materials to make the foundation.
Introducing a proper garden waste disposal routine makes it less of a challenge to manage. Consider adopting one or two of these tips to help your garden thrive to its full potential! Get in touch if you have any questions about reducing garden waste.
