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RHS The Tree in My Garden: Choose One Tree, Plant It - and Change the World
One tree, in one garden. Can it really make a difference?
In RHS The Tree in My Garden, award-winning wildlife author Kate Bradbury reveals the amazing effect planting a single tree in your garden can have - and dares to imagine what would happen if every gardener up and down the country did the same. Combining practical gardening advice, eye-opening scientific research, reflections on the cultural importance of different species, and evocative accounts of how vital trees are for countless different forms of wildlife, this book will leave you in no doubt that every garden needs a tree!
This terrific tree book features a directory of 50 key species, each one beautifully illustrated by Lucille Clerc and packed with information about each tree's appearance, care needs, and the wildlife it supports - to help you choose the best tree for your own garden, or learn more about the trees you may already have.
Dive into the pages of this tree identification book to discover:
- 50 illustrated profiles of a wide range of trees suitable for different gardens and preferences
- Eye-opening accounts of the importance of trees for our planet, our wildlife, and ourselves
- Essential practical information to help readers choose, plant, prune, and care for their tree
- Ideas for making your own leaf mould and ways to get involved in community planting projects
- Stunning illustrations by Lucille Clerc that convey the beauty and the mystery of trees
This book is perfect for anyone wanting to attract more wildlife to their garden! So whether you're an environmentalist intent on reducing your carbon footprint, a budding gardener looking to choose the best tree for your outdoor space or you're simply seeking a guide about the natural history of the trees in your garden, RHS The Tree In My Garden is something the whole family can explore, discover and love.
No garden should be without a tree. Plant one, watch it grow - and become part of something bigger!
In RHS The Tree in My Garden, award-winning wildlife author Kate Bradbury reveals the amazing effect planting a single tree in your garden can have - and dares to imagine what would happen if every gardener up and down the country did the same. Combining practical gardening advice, eye-opening scientific research, reflections on the cultural importance of different species, and evocative accounts of how vital trees are for countless different forms of wildlife, this book will leave you in no doubt that every garden needs a tree!
This terrific tree book features a directory of 50 key species, each one beautifully illustrated by Lucille Clerc and packed with information about each tree's appearance, care needs, and the wildlife it supports - to help you choose the best tree for your own garden, or learn more about the trees you may already have.
Dive into the pages of this tree identification book to discover:
- 50 illustrated profiles of a wide range of trees suitable for different gardens and preferences
- Eye-opening accounts of the importance of trees for our planet, our wildlife, and ourselves
- Essential practical information to help readers choose, plant, prune, and care for their tree
- Ideas for making your own leaf mould and ways to get involved in community planting projects
- Stunning illustrations by Lucille Clerc that convey the beauty and the mystery of trees
This book is perfect for anyone wanting to attract more wildlife to their garden! So whether you're an environmentalist intent on reducing your carbon footprint, a budding gardener looking to choose the best tree for your outdoor space or you're simply seeking a guide about the natural history of the trees in your garden, RHS The Tree In My Garden is something the whole family can explore, discover and love.
No garden should be without a tree. Plant one, watch it grow - and become part of something bigger!
- GenresGardeningNonfiction
176 pages, Hardcover
Published September 8, 2022
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
July 23, 2024
One of my favourite gardening/wildlife writers made a book about trees - what’s not to love?! Lots of inspiration but I’ve created a list of trees I’d like to own that’s much bigger than my garden could hold🤣
December 27, 2022
A great look at not just how to plant a tree, but WHY to plant a tree. Definitely aimed at UK gardeners, but much of this book is more widely applicable.
May 7, 2023
A great book, in sections of different plants with a full page colour photo of each, and growing tips at the back.
December 7, 2023
Lovely book. The love fir trees of the author really shines through. Thanks!
January 10, 2026
Beautifully illustrated.
March 11, 2023
Love the illustrations and the thoughtful groupings of trees. I've been researching what to plant in my backyard, and this has been helpful.
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