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How to Create an Eco Garden: The practical guide to greener, planetfriendly gardening. Stepbystep techniques, a directory of ,Used
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Gardeners have a unique role to play in easing the growing pressures on our natural world. Eco gardening can lessen our overconsumption of natural resources, reduce waste, cut energy use, and make a positive contribution to slowing climate change. Working in harmony with nature, eco gardeners can create beautiful and resilient gardens that shrink our 'carbon footprint' while nurturing vibrant, biologically rich growing spaces that build soil and boost biodiversity, and can grow edible crops that both improve health and encourage a sense of selfreliance. Each page of this planetfriendly book is bursting with inspirational ideas for creating your own eco garden on any scale from a small courtyard to a large garden or allotment. Find out how to make soilbuilding compost from kitchen and household waste, how to save energy by harvesting rainwater, and how to utilize sunlight in your garden. Discover earthfriendly organic techniques that improve biodiversity and attract pesteating animals and insects. Learn about the value of using recycled and reclaimed materials for landscaping. Six eco garden 'greenprints' , each packed with environmentally friendly ideas, include a city courtyard, an intensive food garden, dry and rain gardens, and an eco allotment. Find out how to grow food, from microgreens and potatoes to vertical vegetables and fruits. Simple and fun projects include making a pond and a wildlife hotel, turning a lawn into a wildflower meadow, and planting a 'fedge' . A fully illustrated directory of 80 plant species will help you to choose the best plants for your eco garden, from flowers for attracting beneficial insects to shrubs that provide winter food for birds. A calendar of care shows you at a glance what jobs need doing and when throughout the year. Packed with handson practical advice, 500 specially commissioned photographs and original illustrations, this ecofriendly book is for everyone who wants to have a beautiful and productive backyard that won't cost the earth. How to reduce your garden's carbon footprint' andcreate a greener, more ecologically sustainable andclimatefriendly garden by working with nature Explains how to establish a garden ecosystem, harvestand store rainwater, maximize the use of sunlight, andchoose sustainable landscaping materials Includes stepbystep advice for making paper pots,controlling weeds, composting with worms, makingplant foods and sowing and planting vegetables Detailed greenprints' show planting schemes for citycourtyards, food gardens, allotments, dry gardens andrain gardens, as well as how to ecofit an existing garden Features a fully illustrated directory of 80 plantspecies chosen for their ecofriendly benefits, fromflowers, shrubs and hedging plants to vegetables,tree fruits and herbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'How to Create an Eco Garden'? A: 'How to Create an Eco Garden' primarily focuses on eco-friendly gardening techniques that reduce environmental impact, enhance biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices.
- Q: What types of projects are included in the book? A: The book includes a variety of hands-on projects, such as making a pond, creating a wildlife hotel, and converting a lawn into a wildflower meadow.
- Q: How many plant species are featured in the directory? A: The directory features 80 plant species selected for their eco-friendly benefits, including flowers, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: 'How to Create an Eco Garden' is suitable for gardeners of all levels, offering step-by-step guidance and practical advice for beginners.
- Q: What are 'greenprints' mentioned in the book? A: 'Greenprints' are detailed planting schemes provided in the book that illustrate how to create various types of eco gardens, such as city courtyards and food gardens.
- Q: What benefits does eco gardening provide? A: Eco gardening helps reduce carbon footprints, conserves natural resources, enhances soil health, boosts biodiversity, and can produce healthy edible crops.
- Q: Does the book cover composting techniques? A: Yes, the book includes detailed advice on composting, including methods for making soil-building compost from kitchen and household waste.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'How to Create an Eco Garden' published? A: 'How to Create an Eco Garden' was published on April 16, 2012.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How to Create an Eco Garden' is John Walker.