RHS The Little Book of Wild Gardening: How to work with nature to create a beautiful wildlife haven

The Little Book of Wild Gardening is a guide that promotes sustainable, natural gardening practices that benefit the garden, wildlife, and the wider environment. It provides information on how to create a healthy garden ecosystem, choose plant profiles, and design tips for a variety of garden areas, including lawns, flower beds, edibles, trees, and water features.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

The Little Book of Wild Gardening is a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to cultivate gardens in a sustainable, natural manner. By working in harmony with nature, the benefits extend to the garden, the gardener, wildlife, and the broader environment. The book is organized into sections covering various garden areas, such as lawns, flower beds, edibles, trees, and water features. It provides detailed instructions on embracing a natural gardening approach for both large and small plots.

In the introductory chapters, the book delves into the functioning of garden ecosystems and highlights the potential for cost savings and resource efficiency in a healthy garden. It offers plant profiles, offering a diverse range of options for creating a wilder garden. Additionally, the book provides design tips and expertise in sustainable and wildlife-friendly gardening, empowering gardeners to create bountiful and enjoyable havens that benefit themselves, their local communities, and a wide array of wildlife species.

The book encompasses a variety of projects and plants suitable for different sizes and timeframes, enabling gardeners to tailor their gardens to their specific preferences and needs. From creating sustainable vegetable patches to establishing wildflower meadows, and from installing bat boxes to designing gravel gardens, the book offers a wealth of ideas and inspiration for those who wish to cultivate gardens that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally beneficial. By embracing the principles of wild gardening, individuals can contribute to the preservation of biodiversity, promote ecological balance, and create a harmonious relationship between humans and nature.

Weight: 438g
Dimension: 161 x 215 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784728335