Transform your garden into a self-sustaining haven for nature and wildlife. Ecological garden designer Matt Rees-Warren shares inspirational design ideas and practical projects to help you create a garden that is both beautiful today and sustainable tomorrow. The Ecological Gardener will give you the tools to create an abundant, healthy garden from the soil up. Inside you'll find practical advice on designing a garden that is welcoming to birds and bees, and allows native plants and wild flowers to flourish, with minimal environmental impact or need for fresh water. Reimagine your garden by: Finding the right design for your space, including the importance of light, soil and water, Producing the right compost for your needs - from kitchen waste to leaf mould to compost teas, it's all explained, Harvesting rainwater and other ways to conserve water, Creating space for wildlife in your garden, from hedgehogs to bees and other pollinators, Growing wildflower meadows, native plants and hedgerows Finding beauty in winter - and the importance of your garden to wildlife all year round Book jacket.