Author : C. Greg Speichert
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 31,4 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780881926255
With 700 beautiful color photos, this is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener.
Author : Pam Penick
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,25 MB
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607747936
A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results. With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, water conservation is more important than ever—but that doesn’t mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. The Water-Saving Garden provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating sustainable gardens that are so beautiful and inviting, it’s hard to believe they are water-thrifty. Including a directory of 100 plants appropriate for a variety of drought-prone regions of the country, this accessible and contemporary xeriscaping guide is full of must-know information on popular gardening topics like native and drought-tolerant plants (including succulents), rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, permeable paving, and more.
Author : Louise Soraya Black
Publisher : Muswell Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 28,20 MB
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1916360289
Sarah has given up her career to raise her children in the countryside, while her husband works long hours in London. Alone, she explores the fields and the woods near her home and discovers an enchanting lake, a memorial bench for a boy who drowned in mysterious circumstances, and Finn, a beautiful troubled teenager who plays truant from school. As Sarah pieces the mystery together, an uncomfortable attraction between her and Finn builds, climaxing over one hot summer, threatening to destroy everything that she holds dear. Woven into Sarah's story are the voices of the older generation - Maggie, the RAF nurse and Flavia, the Italian girl. As their stories unfold, a secret is revealed, binding Sarah and Finn in a way that they would never guess.
Author : Ben Helm
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 33,55 MB
Release : 2008-02-19
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781594866586
Whether it is a small container of water on a deck or patio serving as home to a few plants and water creatures or a more elaborate mix of waterfalls, fountains, rockwork, and lighting, the water garden can be a lovely, spirit-soothing addition to one's property—a place to unwind, relax, and escape the cares of the world. But while water has been a prominent feature in garden designs for thousands of years, it is only recently—with the availability of preformed kits at the local home improvement center—that installing a beautiful water garden has become a feasible undertaking for the average homeowner. And now, with the extremely clear and complete instructions in this practical, hands-on guide, a backyard water garden is easier than ever to build and maintain. Water Gardener's Bible by Ben Helm and Kelly Billing is a true bible on the subject—with comprehensive information on everything from choosing the right site and selecting aquatic plants and fish to pond management and problem solving. The pages are crammed with specifics about pond biology and chemistry, beneficial bacteria, fish health, nuisance algae, and electrical and child safety—all that is necessary to duplicate the sights, sounds, and sanctuary of a babbling brook, splashing fountain, or cascading waterfall right in the backyard.
Author : Susan Sales Harkins
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,52 MB
Release : 2009-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1612282547
Everyone loves a garden filled with bright colors, soft textures, and lovely smells. Add a little water to the mix and you have the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the best of nature. Relaxing by your water garden is the end of a long but rewarding process. Follow these step-by-step instructions for finding the best spot in your yard for a healthy water garden, designing and digging it, choosing water flowers, and adding fish. You can even build a toad house to attract wild visitors to your backyard. When all the designing, digging, lining, planting, and stocking is done, you can sit in your own private oasis and enjoy nature’s gorgeous bounty. Color, movement, scent—it all adds up to life!
Author : David A. Bainbridge
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 14,87 MB
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1612125832
Are you facing drought or water shortages? Gardening with Less Water offers simple, inexpensive, low-tech techniques for watering your garden much more efficiently — using up to 90 percent less water for the same results. With illustrated step-by-step instructions, David Bainbridge shows you how to install buried clay pots and pipes, wicking systems, and other porous containers that deliver water directly to a plant’s roots with little to no evaporation. These systems are available at hardware stores and garden centers; are easy to set up and use; and work for garden beds, container gardens, and trees.
Author : Apryl Uncapher
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 36,33 MB
Release : 2012-04-17
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604692405
Homeowners spend hundreds of dollars watering their yard, but there is an easy way to save money and resources—rain gardening. But what is it? As simple as collecting rain to reuse in front and backyards. Creating Rain Gardens is a comprehensive book for the DIY-er, covering everything from rain barrels to simple living roofs, permeable patios, and other low-tech affordable ways to save water in the garden. Water conservation experts Cleo Woelfle-Erskine and Apryl Uncapher walk homeowners through the process, with step-by-step instructions for designing and building swales, French drains, rain gardens, and ephemeral ponds—the building blocks of rain-catching gardens. From soil preparation, planting, troubleshooting, and maintenance, to selecting palettes of water-loving plants that provide four-season interest and a habitat for wildlife, Creating Rain Gardens covers everything a gardener needs to create a beautiful rain garden at home.
Author : Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 28,4 MB
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607654377
How to design and create water gardens, ponds, and fountains. Over 490 color photographs and illustrations.
Author : George Plumptre
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,87 MB
Release : 2003-04-29
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0500282005
Throughout history, water has been a versatile and vital resource for the garden. It was the essential element in the earliest gardens of the and Near East. And today water provides settings and opportunities for an exciting combination of plants and architectural ornament.
Author : Philip Swindells
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 11,71 MB
Release : 2003-03-01
Category : Water gardens
ISBN : 9781903098486
The Ultimate Guide to Designing, Constructing, Planting and Maintaining Garden Ponds and Water Features Whether it's a simple pond, an imaginative waterfall, or a lavish fountain, the water garden is fast-becoming one of the most popular and exciting backyard features. Water weaves an exciting strand into the tapestry of any garden. A calm pool mirrors the sky and surrounding trees. Fountains, streams and waterfalls introduce movement and the relaxing sound of splashing water. The Water Garden Encyclopedia opens with a section that explains how to get started and covers the basic principles of siting, finding the right equipment, and calculating sizes and capacities. The contents are then divided into six main sections: Water gardening in containers Formal ponds and water gardens Natural water gardens Waterfalls and fountains Imaginative use of pond features and decorations Pond plants and cultivation Each section includes step-by-step illustrations and design ideas to spark the reader's imagination. The Water Garden Encyclopedia provides all the expert guidance that's needed -- for beginner and experienced gardener alike. Lavishly illustrated and comprehensive The ultimate guide to designing, constructing, planting, and maintaining garden pools and water features Packed with tips, instructions, and photographs that guide the gardener through each stage
