Starting with the fundamentals of climate, light, soil and water, this illustrated guide explains how to design your garden for the prevailing conditions without environmentally costly interventions. It offers practical advice on native plants, taking cuttings, laying a hedge, composting, collecting rainwater, turning a lawn into a wildflower meadow, and creating a welcoming habitat for birds, bees and other pollinators.
Engaging and quirky; full of ideas and inspiration for garden projects that you'll be itching to try for yourself. Dave Goulson, author of The Garden Jungle
A thoughtful and practical guide Country Life
Design a garden for the future - because what we grow matters.
Transform your garden into a self-sustaining haven for nature and wildlife. Ecological garden designer Matt Rees-Warren shares inspirational design ideas and practical projects to help you create a garden that is both beautiful today and sustainable tomorrow.
The Ecological Gardener will give you the tools to create an abundant, healthy garden from the soil up - a garden that welcomes birds and bees and allows native planting and wild flowers to flourish, with minimal carbon impact or need for fresh water. This book can guide both novice and experienced gardeners alike in their journey to a more ecological approach, and is full of practical projects and information, including:
Finding the right design for your space
Creating a wildflower meadow
Building rainwater catchments and other tips for water conservation
Making compost from kitchen waste, leafmould, compost tea and more
Creating a space for wildlife such as hedgehogs, bees and other pollinators
Finding beauty in your garden during the winter
Matt will show you how to reimagine how you garden, working with nature instead of controlling it, to create a space that promotes both wildlife and beauty.
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