Planting with Nature

A Practical Guide to Working With, Not Against, the Wild

Kirsty Wilson and Hamish Burnett on nature-friendly gardening

About the Ebook

By re-imagining how we plan and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. Positive steps, no matter how small, can really make a difference.This is a practical, easy-to-use guide for anyone who wants to boost nature in their patch and make the world a little greener. Illustrated with specially commissioned drawings, it contains essential information on many topics, from planting nectar-rich borders, native hedgerows, trees and wildflower meadows to creating rain gardens, green roofs and ponds.These activities, together with providing homes and feeders for birds, mammals, amphibians, bees and other insects, will encourage many kinds of native wildlife to thrive in your garden, whatever its size. Expert advice is also provided on sustainable gardening approaches to fruit and vegetable production, making compost and the propagation of new plants.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Learn how to design and plant gardens that support local wildlife
• Discover practical techniques for sustainable, biodiverse gardening
• Apply ecological principles to gardens of any size or style
• Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher

Reviews

'A practical and inspiring guide that shows how every garden, no matter its size, can support wildlife and help tackle the climate crisis.' Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

'Clear, accessible and beautifully illustrated — a handbook for anyone who wants to make their outdoor space greener, healthier and more sustainable.' Beechgrove

'Packed with expert advice on planting, propagation and sustainable gardening, this book empowers readers to create gardens where nature can truly thrive.' Gardener's Question Time

About the Author

Kirsty Wilson is the Garden Manager at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. She is also a TV presenter on BBC TV’s Beechgrove and appears on BBC Radio 4 Gardener’s Question Time as a panellist. Further to this, she is an award-winning garden designer, photographer, a member of the RHS Herbaceous Committee, and active on social media.

Publication Details

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Publication Date: 06 April 2023

Print Length: 160 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781788855778

Format: Ebook

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