A sustainable garden isn't just about plants. The right animals can help you recycle waste, control pests, improve soil, reduce maintenance and even produce food, all while creating a healthier, more balanced garden ecosystem. In Integrating Animals for a Sustainable Garden, Kelly explores the many ways animals can become valuable partners in your garden, whether you have a small suburban backyard or a larger rural property.
Rather than viewing animals simply as pets or livestock, you'll discover how each species can perform practical jobs that make gardening easier, more productive and more sustainable. Inside, you'll learn how different animals can help you: Recycle kitchen scraps and garden waste into valuable fertiliser Improve soil health with manure and natural composting systems Reduce pests such as snails, slugs, beetles and other common garden problems Attract pollinators and beneficial insects to improve harvests Reduce mowing, compost turning and other routine garden chores Produce eggs, honey, dairy products and other useful resources Create a more self-sufficient and environmentally friendly garden The book explores the benefits, challenges and practical uses of a wide range of animals, including worms, bees, chickens, ducks, rabbits, cavies (guinea pigs), guinea fowl, goats, sheep, pigs, fish, alpacas, llamas, cows, horses and more.
You'll also learn how to safely recycle food scraps, understand which foods are suitable for different animals and avoid common hazards such as toxic plants. Whether you're planning your first worm farm, wondering if chickens are right for your backyard or looking for ways to make a larger property more productive, this practical guide will help you choose the animals that best suit your garden, your lifestyle and your sustainability goals.
If you'd like to spend less money on fertilisers and pesticides, recycle more of your household waste and create a thriving garden where plants and animals work together naturally, Integrating Animals for a Sustainable Garden will show you how.
A sustainable garden isn't just about plants. The right animals can help you recycle waste, control pests, improve soil, reduce maintenance and even produce food, all while creating a healthier, more balanced garden ecosystem. In Integrating Animals for a Sustainable Garden, Kelly explores the many ways animals can become valuable partners in your garden, whether you have a small suburban backyard or a larger rural property.
Rather than viewing animals simply as pets or livestock, you'll discover how each species can perform practical jobs that make gardening easier, more productive and more sustainable. Inside, you'll learn how different animals can help you: Recycle kitchen scraps and garden waste into valuable fertiliser Improve soil health with manure and natural composting systems Reduce pests such as snails, slugs, beetles and other common garden problems Attract pollinators and beneficial insects to improve harvests Reduce mowing, compost turning and other routine garden chores Produce eggs, honey, dairy products and other useful resources Create a more self-sufficient and environmentally friendly garden The book explores the benefits, challenges and practical uses of a wide range of animals, including worms, bees, chickens, ducks, rabbits, cavies (guinea pigs), guinea fowl, goats, sheep, pigs, fish, alpacas, llamas, cows, horses and more.
You'll also learn how to safely recycle food scraps, understand which foods are suitable for different animals and avoid common hazards such as toxic plants. Whether you're planning your first worm farm, wondering if chickens are right for your backyard or looking for ways to make a larger property more productive, this practical guide will help you choose the animals that best suit your garden, your lifestyle and your sustainability goals.
If you'd like to spend less money on fertilisers and pesticides, recycle more of your household waste and create a thriving garden where plants and animals work together naturally, Integrating Animals for a Sustainable Garden will show you how.