Overview
People are becoming more aware of the environment and their impact on it. Over the past decades we have become an increasingly consumerist based society. From a world in which recycling was common, single use became the norm. This throwaway society is unsustainable. Sustainable gardening results in the creation of an environmentally friendly area in which natural predators thrive and soils are naturally replenished. Discover innovative and simple ways of recycling everything from water to materials in the garden. Practical examples show recycling in action turning unwanted items into useful features such as bottle edging, footpaths made from tyres, garden forks into table lamps, broken pottery to mosaics and tree roots into lush garden stumperies. Recycling, reusing and upcycling in the garden can make a difference helping you save money by using less water, making your own compost, choosing energy efficient equipment and by giving everyday items a totally new function. Instead of a throwaway society, we are increasingly looking at ways of reducing our use of increasingly scarce resources, turning plastic into paths, using solar energy and conserving water. Natural recycling of plant material and sustainable gardening is increasingly popular. This book helps search for creative ideas that can conserve resources, and save you money. Water is no longer cheap, so the book suggests many ways that you can re-use water and get free rainwater. The book helps you with places you may not think of looking for free and cheap material, such as reclamation yards, factories, restaurants and hospitals. Let your imagination run free without needing much skill and without breaking the bank. AUTHOR: Angela Youngman is a professional journalist and author living in Norfolk. She is a member of the Garden Media Guild and the author of several books including Gardening: A beginner's Guide, Green Roofs and Gardening for Health. Angela writes for a wide range of publications and websites and is a keen gardener. Sustainability, wildlife and nature thrive in her Norfolk garden which includes large expanses of ground cover planting, trees and shrubs. 150 colour illustrations
Full Product Details
Author: Angela Youngman
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint: White Owl
ISBN: 9781399001830
ISBN 10: 1399001833
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 08 November 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
While this book focuses specifically on the UK, readers from around the world are sure to find useful ideas to help them create sustainable and unique gardens using recycling methods. -- Library Journal Recycling in the Garden is a thoughtful, inspiring text that encourages creative and sustainable approaches to one's outdoor spaces. -- Foreword Reviews
Recycling in the Garden is a thoughtful, inspiring text that encourages creative and sustainable approaches to one's outdoor spaces. -- Foreword Reviews
"""While this book focuses specifically on the UK, readers from around the world are sure to find useful ideas to help them create sustainable and unique gardens using recycling methods.""-- ""Library Journal"" ""Recycling in the Garden is a thoughtful, inspiring text that encourages creative and sustainable approaches to one's outdoor spaces.""-- ""Foreword Reviews"""
Author Information
Angela Youngman is a professional journalist and author living in Norfolk. She is a member of the Garden Media Guild and the author of several books including Gardening: A beginner's Guide, Green Roofs and Gardening for Health. Angela writes for a wide range of publications and websites and is a keen gardener. Sustainability, wildlife and nature thrive in her Norfolk garden which includes large expanses of ground cover planting, trees and shrubs.
