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Habitat, a practical guide to creating a wildlife-friendly Australian garden, AB Bishop

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Habitat

AB Bishop

a practical guide to creating a wildlife-friendly Australian garden

In a world where suburban nature is declining and diversity is shrinking, Habitat is a practical guide for those of us who want to encourage insects, reptiles, frogs, birds and animals into our garden. Not only for our own enjoyment, but as a direct contribution to the health and sustainability of our local environment and wildlife. AB Bishop shows how to design, plant and maintain faunafriendly landscapes, stressing the importance of understanding how all aspects of the backyard ecosystem are interlinked in order to create a truly authentic and effective habitat. This informationpacked resource includes a detailed plant directory; information on what plants (native and exotic) suit what creatures and why; and advice on how to factor in the shelter, nesting, food and water requirements of different types of wildlife. A practical projects chapter features stepbystep instructions for soil testing; making compost tea; building and planting a frog pond; and constructing nesting boxes and insect hotels

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