New Wild Garden: Natural-style planting and practicalities by Ian Hodgson

New Wild Garden: Natural-style planting and practicalities by Ian Hodgson brings together contemporary ideas in naturalistic garden design with the hands-on realities of growing wildflowers. It explores ways to introduce wildflowers, real meadows and looser prairie-style planting into gardens and wider wild spaces, with an emphasis on approaches that suit different settings.

Set against concerns about the decline of pollinators and habitats, the book reflects how meadows have become a focus for creativity. It notes the involvement of gardeners, wildlife enthusiasts, professional designers and seed manufacturers in expanding what can be grown, the visual effects that can be achieved, and the benefits for both gardeners and wildlife.

Key details

• Author: Ian Hodgson
• Includes 15 step-by-step projects
• Essential plant list included
• Planting plans for a range of plot sizes, from containers to an acre
• Guidance on growing and propagating more than 50 kinds of wildflowers
• Meadow recipes for different soils, situations and wildlife habitats

Synopsis

This guide outlines how to sow or plant a meadow to suit your space, with planting plans designed for a variety of plot sizes. It also explains how to grow and propagate more than 50 kinds of wildflowers, and how to understand and emulate the new natural style used by designers.

Alongside practical projects and an essential plant list, it offers inspiration for gardeners and an overview of a major movement in garden design over recent decades, including meadow recipes tailored to different soils, situations and wildlife habitats.