The best place to start making a difference to the environment is your own backyard. These pages introduce some basic principles that you can follow to support the environment in your own garden.

Think globally and act locally

We are all concerned about the world's many environmental issues but often don't know where to start to take action. The good news is that you can make a difference by starting in your own backyard, which is an important part of the world's environment.

Get to know what's beyond your back door

Every local area has its own ecosystem shaped by climate, weather, soil, flora and fauna, and with this comes unique sensitivities. It is important to understand what's best for your own backyard to be able to make a contribution and nurture your local environment.

Your local garden centre understands your local area and has all the knowledge and advice you need to play your part in protecting the environment by starting in your backyard.

Discovering what you can do to support the environment is easy.

There are simple considerations around issues like water, weeds, chemicals, recycling and habitat that make all the difference. Growing your own food and practising sustainable gardening are other fun and rewarding ways to support the environment in your garden.