You may have come across the term: tile-flipping. The idea behind this initiative is to make your living environment greener. You can do it in your garden too! If you want a colorful patch of garden in spring instead of your current boring tiles, simply dig up a few tiles and plant flower bulbs in the space where the tiles used to be. This minor adjustment makes a big difference to biodiversity and it gives your garden a lovely spring feel.

Flip tiles to improve biodiversity

If you remove tiles and replace them with flower bulbs, you will boost biodiversity in your own garden. Flower bulbs attract pollinating insects, such as bees, butterflies, and bumblebees, thus transforming your garden into a flourishing space. What’s more, a greener environment also helps improve mental health. A big plus, in other words, for everyone.

Green transformation

Replacing tiles with plants helps lower the temperature in your garden. Tiles absorb heat, but green elements such as bulbs, grass, shrubs and trees lower the temperature and provide shade. In short, replacing tiles with more plants in your garden is a simple yet effective way to make a positive impact.

Colorful instead of boring

Good news: the benefits don’t stop here. Replacing tiles with flower bulbs also makes for a visual transformation. Instead of dull, grey surfaces, your garden will be filled with flowers that bring color and happiness. From beautiful tulips to fragrant hyacinths and cheerful daffodils; flower bulbs bring the spring season to life.

Grand effect

So, what are you waiting for? Flip those tiles, plant some flower bulbs and give your garden a green makeover that is not only beautiful to look at, but also contributes to a better climate for all of us.

How? Read the steps below to get tile flipping:

• Decide which tiles you want to flip.
• Have a shovel, gloves and a wheelbarrow handy.
• Remove the tiles from the garden.
• Feed the soil with a soil improver.
• Plant your bulbs, in combination with perennials if desired.
• Water the plants after planting and keep the area free of weeds.
• Also fun: share your experiences and photos of your garden transformation on social media or with friends and family so you can inspire others too (#tileflipping).