Sustainable Materials
A Practical Guide to Landscape Materials
Sustainable landscaping materials can make a real difference to the environmental impact of a garden build.
The guidance focuses on commonly used materials, including wood, stone, concrete, chemicals and fertilisers, so choices can be made with more care.
A detailed article also explores the ethical implications of sandstone mining for visitors who want to understand that issue in more depth.
Read the article on sandstone mining
Key Considerations
- Practical guidance for clients and designers.
- Clear links to wood, stone, concrete, chemicals and fertilisers.
- Further reading on ethical sourcing and sandstone mining.
Guides and Resources
Sustainable Landscaping Materials Guidance
Sustainable Materials Summary
A broad overview of the issues behind common landscape materials.
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Wood
Deforestation, timber choices and the importance of responsible sourcing.
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Stone Paving
The environmental and ethical questions behind stone and paving.
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Concrete
A closer look at a high-impact material commonly used in landscaping.
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Pesticides and Herbicides
How chemical controls affect soil, insects, water and wider garden life.
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Fertilisers
A guide to fertilisers and the impact they can have beyond the garden.
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