*GRAHAK PANCHAYAT ODISHA , CUTTACK Green Living Tips (Right to Environment) In

*GRAHAK PANCHAYAT ODISHA , CUTTACK Green Living Tips (Right to Environment) In your Garden • Water the garden early in the morning or late in the evening. This reduces water loss due to evaporation. Don’t overwater the garden. Water only till the soil becomes moist, not soggy. • Explore water efficient irrigation systems. Sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation can be adapted to garden situations . • Make your garden lively - plant trees and shrubs which will attract birds. You can also put p nest boxes and put food. • Try growing sturdy grass in bare patches of land , and convince people in your neighbourhood to do so too. • Put waste to work in your garden- sweep the fallen leaves and flowers into flower beds or under shrubs . This will increase soil fertility and also reduce the need for frequent watering. • If you have little space in your garden , you could make a compost pit to turn organic waste from the kitchen and garden to soil enriching manure . • Don't use chemicals in the garden - as they will eventually end up in the sea and can upset the delicate balance of lifecycles. • Organic and environmentally friendly fertilisers and pesticides are available - organic gardening reduces pollution and is better for wildlife.