The Wildlife-friendly Garden
O ovoj e-knjizi
Our gardens have become an important nature conservation area for animals, insects and plants, especially as many natural habitats are being destroyed. With the help of this practical and inspiring book, you can create not only a fascinating miniature nature reserve but also an attractive garden.
Contents include:
- The Garden Habitat – introducing wildlife-friendly features
- Garden Mammals – attracting, feeding and caring for mammals
- Garden Birds – the variety of birds you can attract to your garden and tips on how to care for them
- Garden Amphibians and Reptiles – encouraging these species and their role as pest destroyers
Projects and special features include:
– Creating a wildflower meadow or wildlife pond
– Looking after injured, baby and hibernating hedgehogs
– Making a bat roost or bat box, and siting it
– Making a compost heap
This popular title will inspire adults and children to transform their garden into a wildlife-friendly haven.
Ocjene i recenzije
O autoru
Michael Chinery is a well-known naturalist and the author of numerous books on insects and garden wildlife, including Collins Field Guide Insects and Collins Nature Guide Garden Wildlife. For many years he ran field courses designed to introduce people of all ages to the plant and animal life of the countryside.
