Description
| Product ID: | 9781780278049 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | LV |
| Title: | Planting with Nature |
| Subtitle: | A Guide to Sustainable Gardening |
| Authors: | Author: Kirsty Wilson, Hazel France |
| Page Count: | 160 |
| Subjects: | Conservation of the environment, Conservation of the environment, Conservation of wildlife and habitats, Gardening, Gardening: plants and cultivation guides, Gardening: fruit and vegetable, Gardening with native plants, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Conservation of wildlife & habitats, Gardening, Gardening: plants, Gardening: growing fruit & vegetables, Gardening with native plants, Natural history |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating By reimagining how we design and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. This book focuses on the activities and planting suitable for a Scottish climate but also contains lots of useful information relevant for gardeners throughout the UK. By re-imagining how we plan and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. Positive steps, no matter how small, can really make a difference.This is a practical, easy-to-use guide for anyone who wants to boost nature in their patch and make the world a little greener. Illustrated with specially commissioned drawings, it contains essential information on many topics, from planting nectar-rich borders, native hedgerows, trees and wildflower meadows to creating rain gardens, green roofs and ponds.These activities, together with providing homes and feeders for birds, mammals, amphibians, bees and other insects, will encourage many kinds of native wildlife to thrive in your garden, whatever its size. Expert advice is also provided on sustainable gardening approaches to fruit and vegetable production, making compost and the propagation of new plants. |
| Imprint Name: | Birlinn Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Birlinn General |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-04-20 |
