Brits are making their homes more eco-friendly - but struggling to do so in the garden

dailystar.co.uk:

Millions of adults are making the interiors of their homes more environmentally friendly – but are struggling to embrace green living in the garden.More than a quarter (26%) haven’t made any changes to their garden in the past five years to make it sustainable – while in comparison, nine in ten have done so for the inside of their home.The study of 2,000 garden owners found nearly a third (31%) would like to see greener products for gardening more widely available.And a fifth admitted they have no idea how to make their outdoor space more eco-friendly.The research was commissioned by garden specialists Hozelock, to launch the EasyMix 2-in-1 Composter.Sarah Dixon, from Hozelock, said: “Sustainability is becoming increasingly important, and while we often hear about the different ways to make changes in the home, such as swapping appliances or fitting a smart meter, the outdoors is often overlooked.“It’s interesting to see how people would like to be – and are trying to be – more sustainable in their garden.“There are many different ways gardens can be made greener, such as composting, adding pollinating flowers and plants like crocuses or lavender, growing your own fruit and veg, and reducing the use of chemicals.“Each small change can make a big difference, and with spring and summer upon us there’s no better time to take up new habits outside.”The research also found nearly one in four (23%) are not aware if they are harming their garden with the products they use.But many admit to still using weed killer (36%), insect repellent (22%) and peat compost (20%).And one in ten (11%) wash excess weed killer down the drain, while 16% have been known to light a bonfire in their garden.In the past five years, in order to be.