The Resilient Garden: Cultivating Beauty and Biodiversity

Name: The Resilient Garden: Cultivating Beauty and Biodiversity
Brand: Scholars' Press
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"The Resilient Garden" is an essential guide for modern gardeners facing climate change. It presents a practical philosophy: our gardens must evolve from being merely decorative to becoming functional, resilient ecosystems. The core message is to work with nature, not against it. The book's foundation is selecting the right plants for a new climate, emphasizing native species and climate-adapted varieties that can thrive with minimal intervention. This is supported by building healthy, living soil through composting and mulching, which acts as the garden's immune system by retaining water and sequestering carbon. Key strategies include wise water management to handle both drought and deluge, and designing gardens to support vital pollinators and natural predators for a balanced ecosystem. The book provides actionable steps to replace thirsty lawns with biodiverse meadows and gardens, grow food productively using regenerative techniques, and adapt gardening practices to unpredictable weather. Ultimately, it is a hopeful call to action, empowering readers to create beautiful, thriving landscapes that are not only adaptable but also actively contribute to a healthier environment.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 80
Release Date:: 2025-09-30
Publication Date:: 2025-09-30
Publisher:: Scholars' Press
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 6200697671
ISBN13:: 9786200697677
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 137 g
Height:: 150 cm
Width:: 220 cm
Thickness:: 5 cm

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