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Language: English
Published by CSIRO Publishing, 2008
- Softcover
- Used

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[Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Kevin Handreck Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 168 This beautifully illustrated, full-colour book contains a wealth of practical information suitable for any size garden for all types of plants, from vegetables to fruit tress and lawns to ornamentals. It is ideal for anyone wishing to garden sustainably. Good Gardens with Less Water offers prescriptions for assessing garden soils and selecting growing medium for potted plants, soil conditioning, making and using compost, use of fertilisers in gardens and potted plants, and making the best use of fresh and recycled water. A separate chapter on caring for potted plants will have particular appeal for anyone with limited space such as courtyards or balconies.…
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- Title
- Good Gardens with Less Water
- Author
- Handreck, Kevin
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing
- Publication year
- 2008
- Book Type
- Paperback
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0643094709
- ISBN 13
- 9780643094703
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-color book contains a wealth of information on such key topics as: 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.
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