Your well-being garden : how to make your garden good for you
by Griffiths, Alistair (Author), Keightley, Matt (Author), Gatti, Annie (Author), Allaway, Zia (Author)
Summary
Your garden could become even better for you. Discover how certain plants can form a barrier against air and noise pollution, why green is so good for us, the way plants can help to save energy, how birdsong alleviates anxiety. Every recommendation is backed by scientific research, drawn together by... Full description
Summary: |
Your garden could become even better for you. Discover how certain plants can form a barrier against air and noise pollution, why green is so good for us, the way plants can help to save energy, how birdsong alleviates anxiety. Every recommendation is backed by scientific research, drawn together by experts and garden designers from Royal Horticultural Society and the Chelsea Flower Show, who suggest how to translate the science into ideas for your yard and garden, regardless of how much space you have. With this groundbreaking book, find out how, in sometimes very simple ways, you can create an outdoor (or even indoor) green space that nourishes your mind and body, and is good for our planet too. |
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Physical Description: |
224 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-220) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781465489593 1465489592 |
Author Notes: |
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. |