Are you interested in practicing a gardening technique that doesn’t involve toxic fertilizers and pesticides? Do you want to grow a landscape that conserves one of our most precious resources? If so, it sounds like you’re interested in designing a sustainable landscape in Colorado.
If that’s the case, we want to share five reasons why organic gardening is so important to the environment.
Enjoy a holistic perspective. When you study organic gardening methods, you’ll realize every aspect of your garden is connected. Healthy, organic soil nourishes more than plant roots — it also sustains healthy bioorganisms underground, which feeds other animals as well. Healthy soil keeps toxic chemicals out of our groundwater supply and air. As a result, your organic flowers will be safer for pollinators, birds and other insects to feed on.
Conserve water. Organic farming isn’t just about maintaining a chemical-free landscape, it’s about building a healthier environment overall. Water conservation is a large part of sustainable gardening methods. You should grow drought-tolerant plants and use healthy watering practices as a part of your organic approach.
Keep glyphosate out of the environment. Glyphosate, found in traditional weed-killers like Roundup, is an endocrine disrupter (it alters the natural hormone balance in animals and humans). It’s so heavily used in Big Ag — especially with corn crops — that this herbicide is now found in our soil, air and water. The less chemicals you use and the more organic products you buy, the less glyphosate will be released in the environment.
Healthier Life. Sure, organic diets mean a healthier diet, which can result in weight-loss. However, those endocrine disrupters we mentioned above — the ones found in pesticides — are also called “obesogens” because they disrupt our body’s weight-loss hormones and have been linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes. The less you ingest, the better.
Enjoy a nutrient-rich diet. When sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables are put against their industrial-grown counterparts, they win hands-down in terms of nutrient content. Remember that herbicides and pesticides can block nutrient absorption, so you can see why organic foods are better for your health.
Lifescape Colorado would love to convert your existing landscape into one that’s sustainable and great for both your body and the environment. Contact us to get started today!