[PDF] Waterwise Plants For Sustainable Gardens eBook

Author : Scott Ogden
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604691697

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“I can't imagine a designer or avid gardener who wouldn't want this on their bookshelf.” —Garden Design Online Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens is a practical guide to the best 200 plants guaranteed to thrive in low-water gardens. Plant entries provide the common and botanical name, the regions where the plant is best adapted, growth and care information, and notes on pests and disease. This practical and inspiring guide includes a variety of plants, from trees to succulents, perennials to bulbs, all selected for their wide adaptability and ornamental value. Companion plants, creative design ideas, and full color photography make this guide a must-have resource for any sustainable gardener.

Author : Nan Sterman
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,56 MB
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781591864684

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Water-Wise Plants for the Southwest is a must have resource for any Southwest gardener facing water-shortages. It is filled with expert advice from proven low-water gardeners, and includes everything from using tried and true low water use plants in the landscape, efficient watering and cultivation tips from planting to maturity, to new water-wise cultivars and species. The book features inspirational photos of low-water residential landscapes and more than 100 plant recommendations with helpful icons for ease of use. Also included is an extensive reference guide with listings of botanical and water conservation demonstration gardens, educational opportunities, irrigation suppliers, technical support, websites, and professional organizations. This book is one you would recommend to any gardener facing limited water resources.

Author : Allan Windust
Publisher : Landlinks Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 48,82 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780643068001

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This practical guide shows how we can contribute to conserving water in our home and garden. This book takes a planned approach to saving water in the home using different household reticulation options including the use of rainwater tanks and recycling greywater. It shows how to eliminate unnecessary watering in the garden by working with nature to create a garden that is both enjoyable and sensitive to the environment.

Author : Nan Sterman
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 26,91 MB
Release : 2018-04-26
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604694572

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“Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued.” —San Diego Home and Garden Dry weather defines the southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we must revolutionize our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color, Dry Garden provides a joyful, color-filled way to exuberantly garden in low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants. You'll find information about designing for color using plants, architecture, and accessories, along with a plant directory that features drought-tolerant plants that dazzle.

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Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,72 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781555912536

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100 water-wise plants for gardens and landscapes.

Author : Heidi Gildemeister
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,65 MB
Release : 2004-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN :

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Coastal gardeners throughout the United States will benefit from the advice in this practical, inspirational, and illustrated book on Mediterranean gardening, which is beautiful year-round.

Author : Shawna Coronado
Publisher :
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 50,18 MB
Release : 2015-03-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1591866243

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Make a beautiful, practical, environmentally conscious garden, even in a small space - grow UP with a living wall!

Author : Pam Penick
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 33,10 MB
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607743159

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A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.

Author : Kevin Walsh
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,3 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Drought-tolerant plants
ISBN : 9781877069772

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In recent years our growing awareness of the changing climate and other environmental issues has focused efforts on how we can change our gardens to become more sustainable, and more waterwise in particular.A simple solution is to grow plants that need little or no additional water. These waterwise plants come in a remarkable array of shapes and sizes. They come in all plant types too, from low groundcovers to big trees. This book contains details of 200 drought-tolerant plants for Australian waterwise gardens. Waterwise plants do not limit our gardens, they enrich them beyond our expectation. And there are more out there than we know. The ones in this book are just the tip of the iceberg ? and a great place to start!

Author : Johanna Silver
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 16,75 MB
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604697725

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“For those of you—and your numbers are growing—gardening in drought-stricken parts of the country, The Bold Dry Garden will quench your thirst for inspiration.” —New York Times Book Review Ruth Bancroft is a dry gardening pioneer. Her lifelong love of plants led to the creation of one of the most acclaimed public gardens, The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California. The Bold Dry Garden offers unparalleled access to the garden and the extraordinary woman responsible for it. In its stunningly photographed pages, you’ll discover the history of the garden and the design principles and plant palette that make it unique. Packed with growing and maintenance tips, profiles of signature plants for a dry garden, and innovative design techniques, The Bold Dry Garden has everything you need to create a garden that is lush, waterwise, and welcoming.