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RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests Simon Akeroyd

RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests By Simon Akeroyd

RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests by Simon Akeroyd


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Summary

A humorous but really practical guide to tackling garden pests (without resorting to nasty chemicals), created with the RHS.

RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests Summary

RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests: Ingenious ways to protect your garden without harming wildlife by Simon Akeroyd

'Discover clever methods for protecting your plants and crops without harming wildlife in this engaging and humorous compendium... If, in despair and dejection, you've been tempted to reach for a bottle of insecticide or order an animal trap, then think again; here's a whole book of handy tips and tricks.' Gardens Illustrated



From the green-thumbed optimist who views their garden as a calming getaway to those that see backyard life as more of a struggle against weeds and pests, almost all gardeners will meet a creature or two who will drive them to despair.

Plenty of gardeners are ready to swear off nasty chemical deterrents and bloodthirsty solutions. But how can you save your squash and uphold your hostas at the same time?

50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel serves up a smorgasbord of eco-friendly ideas and solutions. They're legal, humane and - best of all - effective. Cut through the old wives tales, save your salt for seasoning, and discover gold-standard, sustainable planting solutions and crop-saving tips from gardeners who know exactly how you feel.

About Simon Akeroyd

Simon Akeroyd has written over 30 gardening books, including RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book and the bestselling RHS Allotment Handbook & Planner (both published by Mitchell Beazley). Simon's most recent book is RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests. He writes for national garden and lifestyle magazines and as producer and journalist for the BBC. Simon was previously Gardens' Manager for the National Trust (with properties that include Agatha Christie's Greenway, Coleton Fishacre, Compton Castle, Bradley Manor and Polesden Lacey). He was also Garden Manager for the Royal Horticultural Society including Harlow Carr and RHS Garden Wisley. Apart from gardening he is also a keen beekeeper.

Additional information

NGR9781784727604
9781784727604
1784727601
RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests: Ingenious ways to protect your garden without harming wildlife by Simon Akeroyd
New
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
20210506
144
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