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Old 04-05-2008, 10:49 AM
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For the best book I've read on Wildlife Gardening, try "No Nettles Required".
(£2.40 on Amazon)
It's written by a scientist who actually studied over several years, the plants and habitats that support most wildlife.
It contains a few shockers:
  • native plants aren't actually that good at attracting wildlife
  • Nettles are almost useless for butterflies
  • commercial insect nest boxes are pretty useless
  • The best things to have are trees and ponds
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