When we design a sustainable garden, we help to preserve natural resources and take some of the pressure off the natural environment. (Image credit: Miriam Heppell/Alamy Stock Photo) 5. Use sand as part of an eco landscaping project It's a great idea for landscaping around trees, plus the tree throws dappled shade onto the sand pit to offer protection on hot days. We love the Acer palmatum that sits in a bed of white pebbles, the stems pruned to show off the sculptural qualities of the tree. It's been executed really well and shows how landscaping with sand can work successfully for all the family, creating a space that is suitable for children and grown-ups alike. It's a simple idea if you're looking for ways to design a child friendly garden. The smooth cedar wood decking features an inbuilt children's play sand pit which comes with a matching cedar wood top that slots in to close it off when the space needs to be switched up for entertaining in the evening. Let's face it, most sand pits are an unwelcome intrusion to your garden design but this courtyard in central London by Laara Copley-Smith reveals a novel way of approaching the dilemma thanks to the innovative decking idea. (Image credit: Andreas von Einsiedel/Alamy Stock Photo) 3. Use white sand for a clean and contemporary look If you don't live in a warm climate you can still get the look by planting them in containers set in sand for the summer, then bringing them inside when the weather gets cooler. Spiky aloe vera and other cacti and succulents will thrive in sand too. In many tropical and warmer climates (USDA zones 11 and12) it's grown outdoors as an ornamental plant year round, while in cooler zones it tends to be cultivated as a houseplant. The red desert rose is a real eye catcher that looks stunning against a sandy backdrop and is one of the best drought tolerant plants. ![]() Desert-style planting is often the most practical design for seaside gardens too. You don't need to heap chemical fertilizers on the plants and watering is minimal so it ticks the eco box. Using sand in your landscaping is a very sustainable way of gardening as well as being the natural choice if you live in a mild or coastal climate. (Image credit: George Gutenberg/Alamy Stock Photo)
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