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Habitat Creation in Garden Design : A Guide to Designing Places for People and Wildlife
Overview
There is a growing interest in creating gardens for wildlife, but this is often accompanied by a tendency to equate naturalness with messiness. The idea that wildlife gardens need to be untidy and unkempt persists. Understanding the needs of plants and how they interact establishes some parameters for design, stimulates ideas and reminds us of appropriate association of plants and materials. Far from limiting creativity, it reinforces a sense of place. Written by two experienced garden designers, this book uses the language of design to frame garden habitats, uniting design principles with an ecological perspective to create beautiful wildlife havens.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780719840968
- ISBN-10: 0719840961
- Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
- Publish Date: August 2023
- Dimensions: 9.61 x 7.4 x 0.47 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.14 pounds
- Page Count: 176
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