RHS How to Be a Sustainable Gardener

Create a resilient garden that makes a difference

Find out how you can garden sustainably with guidance from the experts at the RHS. Backed by the latest scientific research, RHS How to Be a Sustainable Gardener shares tried-and-tested gardening practices to future-proof your garden in a changing climate.

• SOIL Discover why soil is fundamental to ecosystems and simple ways you can improve it, such as mulching and growing cover crops
• WATER With ever more extreme weather events, build your garden’s resilience to drought and flooding with water harvesting and drainage solutions
• PLANTS Choose the right plant for the right place, with all plant types covered from bulbs to trees
• PRACTICES Review gardening methods to store carbon and reduce waste
• BIODIVERSITY Explore why a biodiverse garden is sustainable and explore how to create habitat for beneficial wildlife

From creating a wildflower lawn to making a dead hedge from prunings, set up your garden for perennial success with RHS How to Be a Sustainable Gardener.