by Matthew Wilson (Author)
The book first considers how we should garden today and what the new gardening means. Thematic chapters identify the benefits and potential of your site, look at the importance of managing your soil, show why sustainability is important in the garden, show how gardening with wildlife in mind is beneficial for both your garden and biodiversity, looks at plant choice and the horticulture for the world of plants at your disposal (including sections on grass, gardening with little or no water, gardening in shady conditions, gardening in boggy areas or near water), the structural design of your garden and planting design. Endmatter includes a year-round new gardening chart, what plants should go where listed in A-Z form, and a comprehensive glossary and index.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: 1
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 15 Sep 2007
ISBN 10: 1845333055
ISBN 13: 9781845333058
Book Overview: Follow-up to the big bestseller Grow Your Own Veg also published with the RHS Published in association with the RHS - they now have c. 360,000 members in the UK New approach to gardening that reflects how our gardens have changed today because of climate change Matthew Wilson is one of Britain's leading and most innovative gardeners Packed with clear, practical advice, tips, and step-by-step artwork The definitive garden reference book for this and future decades