A photo-filled guide to cultivating a wildlife haven in your own garden with projects for every month of the year. This
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English Year 2011
Table of contents :
Intro --
Title Page --
Contents --
Introduction --
January --
Practical project: Making a bat box --
February --
Practical project: Making and siting nest boxes --
March --
Practical project: Making a wildlife pond --
April --
Practical project: Making and planting a wetland/marsh --
May --
Practical project: Planting a native hedge --
June --
Practical project: Planting walls and rock banks --
July --
Practical projects: Establishing a 'no go' area Planning a nectar-rich flower border --
August --
Practical project: Planning a herb bed or garden --
September Practical project: Creating a summer-flowering meadow --
October --
Practical project: Planning and planting a woodland habitat --
November --
Practical project: Starting a compost heap --
December --
Practical project: Choosing a bird table or feeder --
Appendix 1: Container Gardening for Wildlife --
Appendix 2: Garden plans --
Useful Addresses --
Further Reading --
Acknowledgements --
Copyright