Sustainable Gardening

Sustainable Gardening

What is sustainable gardening? Can my garden be sustainable? This practical book sets out to answer these questions by explaining how it is possible to garden in a way that has a positive environmental impact upon the way we live. Its main focus is on established horticultural practices, showing that it is possible to be environmentally responsible, and yet still have a stunning garden display.
Centred on the need to work with, rather than against nature, and using simple, clear commonsense explanations, it deals with the practicalities of:

• Understanding and harnessing natural cycles
• Managing soil ecologically
• Establishing and maintaining plants
• Dealing with pests and diseases
• Environmental assessment and planning
• Reducing a garden's ecological footprint