Rewild your garden Create a haven for birds, bees and butterflies
Book - 2020
The rewilding of public spaces and farmland is vitally important to conservation, but how can we support native species and provide rich habitats on our own doorsteps? In this practical, beautifully illustrated guide horticulturalist and Gardener's World presenter Frances Tophill shows you how to plan and maintain a beautiful garden that will attract bees and birds as well as a throng of unsung garden heroes. Whether you have a small balcony or a large open space, discover the joys of welcoming natural ecosystems back into your garden along with a host of new visitors.
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- Published
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London :
Quercus Publishing
2020.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 191 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781529410259
- Introduction
- 5 Reasons to Rewild
- Chapter 1. Your Garden Ecosystem
- The Soil
- Ground Layer
- Understorey Layer
- Shrub Layer
- Canopy Layer
- Climbing Layer
- Understanding Weeds
- Native and Non-Native Species
- Chapter 2. Bring in the Wildlife
- Water
- Lawns
- Trees
- Boundaries
- Pathways
- Forgotten Corners
- Buildings
- Flower Beds
- Kitchen Gardens
- Tiny Spaces
- Chapter 3. Maintaining a Wild Gardei
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- A Call to Arms
- Further Reading
- Other Useful Resources
- Index