Bibliograph

Garden allies, the insects, birds, & other animals that keep your garden beautiful and thriving, Frédérique Lavoipierre ; illustrations by Craig Latker

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Label

Garden allies, the insects, birds, & other animals that keep your garden beautiful and thriving, Frédérique Lavoipierre ; illustrations by Craig Latker

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 304) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Garden allies

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1268139142

Responsibility statement

Frédérique Lavoipierre ; illustrations by Craig Latker

Sub title

the insects, birds, & other animals that keep your garden beautiful and thriving

Summary

"The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our side--they are not our enemies, but instead our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep pests in check. In Garden Allies, Frédérique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures, describing their life cycles and showing how they keep the garden's ecology in balance. Also included is helpful information on how to nurture and welcome these valuable creatures into your garden."--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- A closer look at "bugs" -- Life beneath our feet -- On the wing: bees, butterflies & other flower visitors -- Digging deeper: predators and parasites -- Meet the beetles -- The garden commons: true bugs, lacewings & other familiar garden insects -- The ground crew and beyond: centipedes, spiders, other arthropods, galls & pathogens -- High and low: birds, bats & other vertebrates -- Epilogue: Gardening matters

Target audience

adult

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