Planting with Nature: A Guide to Sustainable Gardening

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Synopsis
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. If we all take positive steps in our gardens, no matter how small, we can all really make a difference in the world.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. Practical information on planning is followed by expert guidance on:Planting for wildlife in nectar-rich borders, wildflower meadows, hedgerows, trees and shrubsBuilding for wildlife with bird boxes, bug boxes, feeders and pondsGreen gardening approaches with fruit and veg production, rain gardens, green roofs, compost making and creating new plants through propagationAttracting birds, bees, butterflies and other insects, aquatic life and nightlife
Copyright:
2023

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
160 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781788855778
Related ISBNs:
9781780278049
Publisher:
Birlinn
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Home and Garden, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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