RHS How to create a wildlife pond

Product description

Plan, dig, and enjoy a natural pond. If you want to do your bit to support local biodiversity, start your own wildlife pond in your back garden.

Whether you are looking to do something to help the environment, building a feature pond as a family landscaping project, or attracting local wildlife to your garden; a wildlife pond is a perfect addition to your gardening efforts.

Find out everything you'll need to know to create a natural sanctuary in your garden! This book shows you how to create a backyard pond without filters, pipes, and chemicals, and how to attract and support local species. RHS How to create a wildlife pond provides easy-to-follow steps on how to dig your own pond line, advice on which pond plants to choose from, and how to make sure local wildlife can enjoy your pond safely.

This book will also give you advice on how to take care of your newly built water feature so that you're able to enjoy the local animals, insects and birds for years to come. You can expect to see blackbirds bathing in your pond, hedgehogs using it as a water source, and bats flying over at night to catch insects. This wonderful book is filled with photographs and illustrations that will make planning and creating your own pond a therapeutic and fulfilling experience!

• Author: Kate Bradbury
• Format: Hardback
• Number of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 225 x 178 x 21mm
• Weight: 603g
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
• Publish date: 08/04/2021
• ISBN: 9780241472927