The Water-Wise Garden. How To Grow Healthy Plants Using Less Water

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Viking Australia
Publisher Place: Camberwell
Publisher Year: 2008
Edition: First Edition

Description: 136 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.

Publishers Description: In this timely book, organic gardening guru Jeffrey Hodges explains how to make the most of our precious water resources to create and maintain a healthy, flourishing garden. This practical manual will help you: understand the way plants use water and the way water is stored in the soil­ - knowledge that will instantly transform your watering practices create water-use zones to improve water efficiency improve the water-holding content of your soil with compost and mulch make the best use of recycled water, including rainwater and grey water Also included: a list of water-wise plants suitable for Australian gardens tips on managing pests and disease using organic methods a practical section on preparing and planting a vegetable garden suitable for every budding urban gardener

ISBN: 9780670071098