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Collecting precious rainwater
Water butts or cisterns can be set up as an easy way to collect rainwater from rooftops. The water collected in this way can be used for watering with the help of a pump.

Tactics and technology
Smart irrigation systems have sensors to measure the moisture content of the soil and local weather forecasts are factored into the schedule too, ensuring that the plants are only wa-tered when they n...

Biodiversity-friendly design
There are billions of living organisms beneath our feet. Bugs, earthworms, bacteria, fungi, mites and others turn dead organic matter into humus. If this underground ecosystem is healthy, plants will ...

Less gravel, more greenery
Green spaces come in all shapes and sizes, with even small and shady spots proving popular. They store CO2, provide shade and absorb water that evaporates with a cooling effect, which is exactly what ...