In 2003 a MORI poll for the Royal Horticultural Society revealed that an extraordinary number of us are interested in attracting wildlife into our gardens. It also indicated,however,that many of us have no idea how to go about it. Information is sparse,and public opinion seems to suggest that gardens that are plentiful in wildlife are unattractive,expensive to upkeep and hard work to maintain. But this couldn't be further from the truth.In this illuminating book,Ken Thompson explains that encouraging wildlife is actually entirely compatible with ordinary gardening,costs next to nothing and is almost completely effortless. Packed with helpful hints and tips,the book shows us how easy it is to fill our gardens with everything from foxes,frogs and mice to butterflies,ladybirds and literally thousands of fascinating creepy-crawlies. Why should we Because we'll be promoting the biodiversity of the UK,we'll be reconnecting with nature,getting more from our gardens,and we'll be doing our plants a favour.
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9781905811144Number of pages: 192Weight: 136 gDimensions: 198 x 127 x 13 mm
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A well-researched gem. I love it. Buy it and read it.BOOK OF THE MONTH...Attractive and highly readable follow-up to his excellent An Ear to the GroundA good read: informative and well-explained.A cheerful hand grenade of a book...fantastic science writing for a lay audience.I finished this book torn between wild feelings of omnipotence and a nagging sense of guilt for poisoning the mice in my garden shed...he guides us around the millions of varieties of insects that most of us either ignore or abhor...even slugs,the gardener's most persistent foe,are given respect.
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