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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 Handreck’s best-selling Gardening Down-Under, this new book is a practical guide to gardening with limited water.
This beautifully illustrated, full-colour book contains a wealth of information on such key topics as: how to improve soil structure to maximise 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.
Features
- Concise and easy to understand
- Suitable for any size garden in any location
- Shows how to make the most out of available water and improve even the worst types of soil
- Discusses water quality, with particularly detailed information about greywater
Contents
Foreword
Causes of water shortages
Plants and water
Know your soil
Organic matter and soils
Your soil is a reservoir
Water quality
Delivering water to your plants
Garden watering systems
Mulches – the facts
New gardens and new gardens from old
Dealing with too much water
Lawns
Water for plants in pots
Testing potting mixes
Appendix 1. Sources of extra information
Acknowledgements
Index
Sample
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You may download and view this sample but you may not mass-transmit it nor use it or any part of it for commercial gain. It is protected by all applicable copyright laws.
Reviews
"…and this book contains a wealth of useful information. It is much more than just about how to have a good garden with less water. This book provides all gardeners, novice or experienced, with an insight into how to garden both successfully and sustainably into the future."
New Zealand Garden Journal, 2008, vol. 11(2)
"A timely book that offers practical solutions to gardeners and garden designers interested in sustainable gardens. Highly recommended."
Landscape Outlook, December 2008
"Handreck's latest offering provides practical solutions for anyone who wishes to garden sustainably."
Australian Turfgrass Management Magazine, 2008
"Good Gardens with Less Water is a must-read for any gardener serious about minimising watering in our harsh climate."
Messenger Magazine, 2008
"Handreck's latest offering provides practical solutions for anyone who wishes to garden sustainably."
Australian Turfgrass Management Magazine, 2008
Readership
Home gardeners; horticulture students; irrigation contractors and their clients; landscapers and other horticulture professionals; and new home owners.
Author Information
Kevin Handreck is a retired CSIRO soil scientist who manages his own horticultural consulting company. He chaired Standards Australia committees that set the Standards for potting mixes, composts and garden soils. His other publications include the CSIRO Discovering Soils series, Gardening Down-Under and Growing Media for Ornamental Plants and Turf.
Related Titles
Gardening Down-Under - A Guide to Healthier Soils and Plants
Sustainable Gardens
Creating Your Eco-Friendly Garden
Related Categories
Landlinks : Gardening
Landlinks : Soil Management
Landlinks : Sustainability
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