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What does the art of carbon-free gardening mean?

Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building | Green design & innovation for a better world·Written by Bonface Landi·about 1 month ago
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Outwardly, gardens look like sustainable spaces that help absorb excess carbon from the atmosphere. While this might be true, not all gardens help reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide. Some gardens contribute to carbon pollution. Unfortunately, most gardeners are not even aware that their gardens are a source of carbon and other greenhouse gas pollutants. Even so, it is possible to attain a net-zero garden and in some cases, create a carbon sink in your garden.  The secret to developing a carbon-free garden is to be intentional about it. Carbon emissions emanate from all areas of our lives. This is the reason why you must specifically target to create a carbon-free garden. Some factors that contribute to carbon pollution in a home garden include regular use of gas-powered mowers, use of plastic plant supports, burning of garden waste and use of artificial fertilizers among other aspects. Controlling these factors contributes to creating a carbon-free garden.…

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