Six simple swaps to become a planet-friendly gardener 

From pest control to compost choices, Hannah Stephenson discovers easy changes you can make for Organic September

Birds and ladybirds feed their young on aphids. If you destroy the pest, you will endanger other species. Picture: Shaun Fellows/ShinePix Ltd/PA

Organic September is the month that encourages us all to make planet-positive decisions — and luckily, there are some easy switches gardeners can do to help the cause.

Fiona Taylor, CEO at horticultural charity Garden Organic (gardenorganic.org), says: “During Organic September we’re challenging gardeners to commit to a few small swaps that will make a big impact.