As we flip our calendars to 2025, it's the perfect time to set intentions not only for yourself but also for your garden. A garden is more than a collection of plants—it's a living, breathing ecosystem, a sanctuary, and a reflection of your unique connection with nature.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, here are some New Year's resolutions to transform your garden into a more sustainable and thriving space.
Go Organic!
Start the New Year off by ditching synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Watch videos online, take courses and explore new ways to incorporate organic gardening practices. A great place to start is learning about companion planting, integrated pest management and how to compost.
Embrace Native Plants
Commit to incorporating more native plants into your garden. Native plants are a great way to make your garden more resilient and less maintenance. They also require less water and provide critical habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Research species that thrive in your microclimate and start with a few new native plants in your garden beds this year.
Start Composting
If you’re not already composting, let this be the year you begin. There are SO many different ways to compost, whether you have space for a full compost bin or need a compact solution like vermicomposting, there’s an option for every garden size. There are endless benefits to composting from creating less waste and creating your own organic fertilizer!
Create Habitat for Beneficial Wildlife
Help the beneficial wildlife in your garden such as bees, butterflies, and birds by planting flowers that bloom throughout the growing season and produce habitat and food during winter. Include a mix of shapes, sizes, textures and colours to attract a diversity of wildlife to your garden. Most of all, avoid pesticides and chemicals which can harm them once they're there.
Experiment with Permaculture
2025 is the perfect time to explore permaculture, there are so many books, videos, courses and online resources about how to adapt it to your garden. A great place to start is to familiarize yourself with the principles and ethics and to help them make decisions in your garden throughout the year. Maybe you get inspired and build a small herb spiral in your garden or add a new fruit tree or two. Get inspired by permaculture to work with nature to create resilient, self-sustaining garden.
Why Should You Make New Year Resolutions for Your Garden?
Remember... a garden is never truly finished as it evolves with every season. By setting the intention to garden more sustainably in 2025, you’ll not only create a more beautiful and sustainable space but also deepen your connection and appreciation of the natural world.