RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening by Chris Baines (English) Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening by Chris Baines RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening is the perennial and comprehensive guide to the art of wildlife gardening. Fully revised and updated by the author, this beautiful new edition is freshly illustrated and it highlights the changes in garden wildlife over the past 35 years. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography Chris Baines is an award-winning writer and broadcaster and one of the UKs leading environmental campaigners. He writes popular monthly columns for both BBC Wildlife and BBC Gardeners World magazines. He also worked as a landscape and sustainability adviser on the Millennium Dome project. Table of Contents PART I WHY MAKE A WILDLIFE GARDEN? WHY WILDLIFE? A SPECIAL ROLE FOR GARDENS PLANNING THE GARDEN AS A HABITAT FOR YOU AND YOUR WILDLIFE PART I I CREATING NEW HABITATS THE WOODLAND EDGE HABITAT HEDGEROWS AND CLIMBERCOVERED SCREENS LIVE-IN LAWNS AND WILDFLOWER MEADOWS GARDEN PONDS AND OTHER WETLANDS PART I I I SUPPLEMENTING THE HABITATS COTTAGE GARDEN SERVICE STATION A WILD KITCHEN GARDEN BOOSTING WILDLIFE HABITATS PROPAGATING NATIVE PLANTS A RICH TAPESTRY OF WILDLIFE STUDYING GARDEN WILDLIFE OVER THE GARDEN WALL PART IV USEFUL ADDRESSES INDEXES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PICTURE CREDITS Review As ever this book remains relevant, useful and engaging…and it should be on the bookshelf of every gardener * Gardens Illustrated * Long Description RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening is the perennial and comprehensive guide to the art of wildlife gardening. Fully revised and updated by the author, this beautiful new edition is freshly illustrated and it highlights the changes in garden wildlife over the past 35 years. 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. Details ISBN0711281289 Author Chris Baines Pages 272 Language English ISBN-10 0711281289 ISBN-13 9780711281288 Format Hardcover Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-03-16 UK Release Date 2023-03-16 AU Release Date 2023-03-16 Illustrations colour photos Edition Description New Edition DEWEY 639.92 Audience General Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC NZ Release Date 2023-02-13 Imprint Frances Lincoln We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:140158854;

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