Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Throughout much of garden history, the creatures that inhabit our gardens--with the exception of honeybees, butterflies, and possibly ladybugs--have long been viewed as competitors. But that is a dangerously mistaken notion. In reality, a myriad of pollinators, insect predators, birds, and other animals play a vital if unrecognized role in garden ecology. It is these creatures that keep our gardens thriving, full of life, and beautiful. Garden Allies Illustrated reveals the fascinating and occasionally mysterious roles of these garden denizens, and shows how we can come to appreciate and nurture them--something that has become increasingly vital as our human population grows and habitats for wildlife shrink.
Synopsis
The birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and other invertebrates that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our side--they are not our enemies, but our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep insect pests in check.
In Garden Allies, Frederique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures, describing their life cycles and showing how they act to keep the garden's ecology in balance. Also included is helpful information on how to nurture and welcome these valuable creatures into our gardens. Some of the featured allies include bees, butterflies, beetles, spiders, centipedes, bats, birds, and more.
With beautiful pen-and-ink drawings by nature artist Craig Latker, Garden Allies invites readers to make friends with the creatures that fill their gardens--the reward is a renewed sense of nature's beauty and complexity, and a garden humming with life.
Synopsis
"Explains how your garden can be a thriving, balanced community that gives more to your landscape than it takes." --Douglas W. Tallamy, author of The Nature of Oaks and Nature's Best Hope
The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our side--they are not our enemies, but instead our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep pests in check. In Garden Allies, Fr d rique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures, describing their life cycles and showing how they keep the garden's ecology in balance. Also included is helpful information on how to nurture and welcome these valuable creatures into your garden. With beautiful pen-and-ink drawings by Craig Latker, Garden Allies invites you to make friends with the creatures that fill your garden--the reward is a renewed sense of nature's beauty and a garden humming with life.