Good Gardens with Less Water

Good Gardens with Less Water
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Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages : 177
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ISBN-10 : 9780643098985
ISBN-13 : 0643098984
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Good Gardens with Less Water by : Kevin Handreck

Download or read book Good Gardens with Less Water written by Kevin Handreck and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2008-04-14 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is possible to have a great garden anywhere in Australia, even under the toughest water restrictions. Good Gardens with Less Water will show you how. A companion to Kevin Handreck’s best-selling Gardening Down-Under, this new book is a practical guide to gardening with limited water. This beautifully illustrated, full-colour book contains a wealth of information on such key topics as: how to improve soil structure to maximise the retention of water for use by plants; selecting drought-tolerant native and exotic plants; working out how much water to apply to different types of plants; choosing the best lawn grass for your climate; rainwater harvesting and use; and how to avoid problems when greywater is used in the garden. With specific chapters devoted to watering systems and equipment, mulches, planting techniques and potted plants, this book offers practical solutions for anyone who wishes to garden sustainably.


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