Publisher's Synopsis
An important and detailed book on why pollinators need our help and how we can act. The book includes;
` Tips on how to have a beautiful, easy to manage garden completely in tune with nature.
` Chapters on Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies and Hoverflies and the plants they prefer to visit for pollen and nectar.
` Scores for over 520 plants indicating how good they are for insect biodiversity from new research completed over a period of 20 years.
Whether you're a professional gardener, horticulture student, interested in ecology, hobbyist gardener or simply a nature lover, this book is perfect if you're interested in ecology and wish to gain a deeper understanding of pollinator-friendly gardening practices such as, 'season stretchers' and 'green gardening'.
Written in a friendly style, this book is easy to approach for anybody wanting to help reverse the recent decline in insects.
