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Overview""The Wildlife Garden"" covers everything the gardener needs to know to cultivate and maintain a wildlife haven in their own garden, however small. There is a wealth of practical information and colour photographs on 'natural' gardening in a clear, easy-to-use, month-by-month format, allowing gardeners to find the advice they need instantly, when they need it. This title provides an introduction to the wild plants and creatures for each month, together with seasonal tips, tasks, checklists and detailed plant profiles. It offers easy-to-follow practical projects to create new habitats, such as making a wildlife pond, building a nest box, planning a herb bed, planting a summer meadow, and more. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jackie BennettPublisher: David & Charles Imprint: David & Charles Edition: UK ed. Dimensions: Width: 19.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 26.30cm Weight: 0.560kg ISBN: 9780715338209ISBN 10: 071533820 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 26 April 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Inactive Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsIntroduction January - making a bat box February - making and siting nest boxes March - making a wildlife pond April - making and planting a wetland/marsh May - planting a native hedge June - planting walls and rock banks July - establishing a 'no go' area, planning a nectar-rich flower bed 8 August - planning a herb bed or garden September - creating a summer-flowering meadow October - planning and planting a woodland habitat November - starting a compost heap December - choosing a bird table or feeder Appendix 1 - container gardening for wildlife Appendix 2 - garden plans IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJackie Bennett began her career in theatre production before moving into television and writing. She has co-produced several gardening and natural history series, including Channel 4's highly acclaimed Mushroom Magic. She writes regularly for the gardening press, is editor of the Garden Design Journal and a former recipient of a BBC Wildlife Magazine Award for Nature Writing. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |