Your Wellbeing Garden : HOW TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN GOOD FOR YOU SCIENCE I DESIGN I PRACTICE /
ALISTAIR GRIFFITHS, MATT KEIGHTLEY, ANNIE GATTI, ZIA ALLAWAY ; Editor : Toby Mann ; Illustrators : Keith Hagan, Nicola Powling
- 224 pages : colour photographs ; 24 cm
Includes index
The protective garden. Plants as potential pollution-busters -- The healing garden. Feel good with vitamin G -- Plants as potential soundproofing -- Creating a low-allergen garden -- Managing pests the natural way -- How your garden helps to reboot your brain -- How gardening can boost your self-esteem -- Gardening to overcome isolation -- The powerful impact of scent -- Harnessing the power of color -- The restorative effects of water -- The positive power of birdsong -- Dirt is good for you -- Why the garden beats the gym -- The nourishing garden. The secret life of healthy soil -- A medicine chest in the garden -- Growing your own food -- The sustainable garden. The cooling effect of plants -- Save energy with plants -- Future-proofing for drought -- Make your garden a no-flood zone -- Plant a haven for pollinators -- Is your garden really "green" -- Saving air miles on cut flowers.