Good Gardens With Less Water

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 2008
Edition: First Edition

Description: 166 pages. Ex-Library. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy.

Publishers Description: 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 Handrecks best-selling Gardening Down-Under , this new book is a practical guide to gardening with limited water.This beautifully illustrated, full-color book contains a wealth of information on such key topics how to improve soil structure to maximize 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.

ISBN: 9780643094703