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3) 40 bird boxes, feeders & birdbaths: practical projects to turn your garden into a haven for birds
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Nesting boxes, feeding tables and birdbaths make charming additions to any terrace or garden and can be as decorative as they are practical. Even the smallest outdoor space can be enlivened by a small nesting box or feeder, while larger spaces can be home to all manner of bird dwellings. This practical book includes 15 original designs to make at home, from a neo-classical bird table and a country-style distressed house to a thatched 'cottage' or...
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You will find dozens of fun, year-round projects that you and your family can do in your own backyard to make the world a little more welcoming to native flora and fauna. From easy carpentry projects to digging and planting to luring fireflies to your perennial garden, you'll find a host of entertaining and educational ways you and your family can help make the wild things feel at home.
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Roll Up Your Sleeves and Build a Better Garden! Loaded with complete plans and easy-to-follow construction tips, Garden DIY offers a creative mix of both practical and decorative projects for gardening enthusiasts. Brother and sister writing team Samantha and Daniel Johnson present 20 essential projects for aspiring horticulturalists. From trellises, garden beds, cold frames, and compost bins to bird baths, sundials, and a hummingbird feeder, clear...
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"With hundreds of North American bird species facing population decline or at risk of extinction, right now is the perfect time to create a home-based habitat garden that offers birds the resources they need to safely feed, migrate, breed, and thrive. Thankfully, making your outdoor space a secure and comfortable haven for many different bird species isn't a Herculean task. It's a matter of understanding the needs of our avian friends and how native...
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"An informative and comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of birds in your yard - brought vividly to life in more than 500 spectacular full-color photographs. Attracting birds: this book is packed with useful information on using offers of food, water, and nesting sites to entice birds to visit. Birds in the yard: A bird's eye view of your yard, whether situated in a city or the countryside, includes helpful advice on how to create a bird-friendly...
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One of the special joys of having outdoor space is the wildlife it attracts--and this "Specialist" volume helps gardeners turn their little plot of land into an animal-friendly haven. Concise and easy to use, It gives expert advice on planning and planting to create an ideal environment for birds, butterflies, reptiles, and mammals--a place where these wild creatures will find everything they need to survive and thrive. There's pond-building guidance,...
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An introduction to easy gardening so you can grow everywhere and anywhere. Whether you live in the city or the countryside, there are plenty of places you can plant and grow. For a new generation of green fingers there are different ways to bring nature into the home. Make your own pots, build balcony boxes, create your own bird feeders and even get friendly with worms! Each activity has been carefully chosen to create living, renewable and sustainable...
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