Short description
Peter Chadwick has worked throughout southern Africa in the field of conservation. His photographs, published worldwide, are internationally acclaimed. In 1994 he won the Eric Hosking Award in the BBC/British Gas Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards. He works for Cape Nature, where strong support for the extension of urban conservancies helps ensure the future of wildlife in southern Africa.
Long description
One of the pleasures of gardening is seeing birds, butterflies and other wildlife enjoying your greening efforts. And it's good to know that while you are being entertained by nature, you are providing a sanctuary for wildlife that is under threat in its natural habitat. Attracting Wildlife to your Garden encourages a more organic approach to gardening in order to attract wildlife. In this way, a natural balance is established between plants, pests and their predators. The book offers a wealth of valuable information and sound advice on:
the principles of gardening for wildlife
how to plan a wildlife garden and build a pond and wetland
recommended indigenous plants and trees that will flourish in local conditions
a guide to the numerous invertebrates, reptiles, birds and mammals that will visit eco-friendly gardens