Fully revised and updated by the author, this is the perennial and
comprehensive guide to the art of wildlife gardening from the RHS,
freshly illustrated and bursting with new ideas, ideas and projects.
Gardening and wildlife make perfect partners. So many people are
discovering that by choosing the right plants for nectar and fruit,
providing some shelter and safety, a little extra food and water, and a
nest box or two, any garden, balcony or backyard can be dramatically
brought to life.
This best-selling book was first published as How to Make a Wildlife
Garden, and launched at the 1985 Chelsea Flower Show, making wildlife a
mainstream issue for gardeners and the public. Now fully revised and
updated by the author, this beautiful new freshly illustrated
edition highlights the changes in garden wildlife over the past 35
years.
Incorporating RHS research, updated best practice and addressing a
multitude of controversial conservation issues, this stunning guide is
also a celebration of the rich variety of wild plants and animals
that can bring a beautiful garden to life.
Packed full of practical advice from which plants to choose for bees,
birds and butterflies, how to construct the ideal wildlife pond,
where to position nesting boxes and how to enjoy wildlife in any
size of outdoor space, this authoritative companion shows how wildlife
gardening can make a stylish and enjoyable contribution to the
environment, inspiring new gardeners while also delighting the very many
owners of the best-selling original.
