Have you ever dreamed of looking out your window at a beautiful meadow of flowers? As someone who loves plants, I have always dreamed of having a large amount of property that I can just let go to nature. I want to let the bees and other wildlife enjoy themselves and give myself something beautiful while writing. While I live in a suburb, I always assumed that there wasn’t much I could do with my yard, especially since so many people worry about the ‘look’ of their yard. Recently, however, I learned about a new book designed to make your yard into a beautiful meadow and potentially mow-free – Tiny + Wild: Build A Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere by Graham Laird Gardner. Once my complimentary book arrived, I couldn’t wait to get reading.
Tiny + Wild: What Is It
Do you love having your backyard meadow or bringing more nature to your yard? If so, you will love Tiny + Wild: Build A Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere. Here is what the publisher has to say about this new book:
Go low-maintenance and no-mow while supporting nature and biodiversity by planting a mini wildflower meadow with guidance from Tiny & Wild.
The word “meadow” might conjure an image of a broad, expansive prairie covering acres of land, but it doesn’t have to. Meadows don’t have to be big to make a difference in the health of the planet. If you choose the right plants, even a small corner of the yard will do. In Tiny & Wild, you’ll learn how to embrace your wild side and create a low-maintenance miniature wildflower meadow that’s teeming with life.
The perks of creating a wild planting, even on a small scale, are many. Tiny but mighty meadows help mitigate climate change, foster biodiversity, sequester carbon, and calm the senses. With as little as a few square feet of space, you can create a beautiful, naturalistic planting that supports a diversity of plants, pollinators, and a plethora of other living things, not to mention its visual appeal to human eyes. Author and landscape designer Graham Laird Gardner helps you find inspiration in natural spaces so you can successfully site, design, plant, and care for your own small-scale meadow.
Whether you live in the city or in suburbia, perfect places for a mini meadow are everywhere:
- A small corner of the yard
- The pocket-sized area between the house and driveway
- Along a property line
- Flanking the front walk
- Around your mailbox
- Tucked next to the front stoop
- At the center of the vegetable garden
- In a raised bed
- Containers, deck boxes, and patio pots
- In the sliver of land between the sidewalk and the street
The plant lists and charts in Tiny & Wild share the best plants to include in your micro prairie, and Graham offers plenty of practical advice on planting your meadow from seed, transplants, or mature plants, depending on your budget, the site, and your timeline. Plus, learn how to care for your wildflower planting, including tips for watering, plant care, and weed management.
Discover how small spaces can make a big difference in Tiny & Wild.
Our Thoughts
When it comes to gardening books, Tiny + Wild: Build A Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere does a fantastic job of mixing whimsical design with the practicality of creating your meadow-like yard. Many of the pictures throughout the book are gorgeous and useful, giving you information on how certain plants look and various techniques and tools. I especially love the detailed charts about various plants, allowing you to pick non-invasive plants for your geographic location. Overall, I feel that Tiny + Wild gives plant lovers a new perspective on their backyard without only a bit of planning and time, allowing us to relax in a truly beautiful environment. If you want a mow-free option for your property, I consider Tiny + Wild: Build A Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere a must-own book for homeowners and gardeners!
Tiny + Wild: Where to Purchase
Are you ready to buy this awesome gardening book for yourself or someone who loves plants in your life? You can find Tiny + Wild: Build A Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere on Amazon.com in paperback or on your Kindle for under $18.99. Who knew creating your backyard meadow could be so easy?
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About Susan Bewley
Susan Bewley is a professional writer who has been writing content online & in print format for over 10 years. As well, she is an alumni of the University of Louisville with a Masters Degree in Special Education. When not working as an online business consultant or ghost writing, she can be found writing on Budget Earth, on her own novel, or working with various entities in the pet industry.