Plants for the Wildlife Garden

by PeterThurman (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $4.39

• Used

  Hardcover
  1994

  $3.28

  As we become increasingly aware of environmental issues, one way in which we can make a personal contribution is by preserving wildlife through the creation of a wildlife garden. The introduction to this concise guide examines the pleasures and advantages of encouraging mammals, birds, insects and especially butterflies to visit gardens by growing an appealing array of plants. It considers the creation of various types of wildlife garden and some of the creatures that might be attracted to it. The detailed alphabetical directory outlines the most important plants and their special relationship with wildlife. Most subjects are illustrated in colour to enable them to be readily identified when choosing and purchasing. Each entry contains a description, comments on different varieties, suggestions for their successful cultivation and data on size, suitable soil conditions and ideal sites. Numerous checklists link specific plants, including many British native types, and the wildlife with which they have affinity, and there are useful lists of organisations and suppliers.