How to make a wildflower meadow
Tried-And-Tested Techniques for New Garden Landscapes
$53.08
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
18 May 2022
Summary
Flowering meadows are appealing to gardeners and valuable for wildlife, but they can be difficult to establish and many people give up. This book will change all that with practical advice and new establishment techniques. Garden owners will value this alternative approach that can deliver a flowering meadow the same year it is planted. Previous knowledge of plant communities, plant ecology, or even plants is not required. Simply choose the best option for the site using seed, plug plants, bu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781739903916 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1739903919 |
| Author: | James Hewetson-Brown |
| Publisher: | Filbert Press |
| Imprint: | Filbert Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 18 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 710g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 204mm |
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In the most comprehensive guide to creating a meadow I’ve ever seen, he discusses the pros and cons of using seed, the merits of adding annuals and how to keep the display going for as long as possible. His book leaves us with no excuses not to try creating meadows of our own. Kate Bradbury, BBC Wildlife Magazine
– Kate Bradbury * BBC Wildlife Magazine *This book explains how a lot of the unpredictability of meadow-making can be overcome. Alys Fowler
– Alys FowlerLook at James Hewetson-Brown’s How to Make a Wildflower Meadow, which is a good down-to-earth mix of information and examples, including meadow turf and green roofs. Stephen Anderton, The Times
– Stephen Anderton * The Times *About The Author
James Hewetson-Brown
James Hewetson-Brown was an arable farmer before he started experimenting with wildflower meadows in order to find the right approach for a wide range of sites and expectations. Now his successful techniques and products are used to establish beautiful biodiverse meadows in private gardens and public spaces. His wildflower turf is in much demand by garden designers, has featured in award-winning Chelsea Flower Show gardens and at RBG Kew and was used on the set for the opening ceremony of London’s Olympic Games.
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