With a changing climate summer droughts, winter waterlogging, high winds, erratic frosts and frequent pests are challenges that all gardeners face. This forward-thinking book, grounded in the latest RHS research, shows you how to work with the environment and adapt your outdoor space to give it what it needs to flourish - while helping wildlife too.
Award-winning garden designer Tom Massey shares tips on how to analyse your garden, looking at everything from soil type to sun exposure, before recommending practical projects and plant choices that will be perfect for your plot. Discover how a hedge can reduce noise and trap pollution, how a patio affects waterlogging, how to harvest your rainwater, and much more.
Inside you’ll find:
- Small changes you can make to your garden to benefit biodiversity and reduce the impacts of climate change in your local area.
- Tips on selecting the right plants for your pitch, from trees and shrubs to grasses and climbers.
- Case studies of sustainable garden designs from around the world.
- Diagrams and infographics to bring key concepts to life, and photographs to show plantings and designs.
- Help on choosing sustainable materials and planting mediums.
Everything you need to analyse and adapt your garden to ensure it remains a beautiful, resilient, inspiring space that will flourish for years to come.