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McClure, Susan

 
9780761117780: Smith & Hawken: Water
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ISBN 10: 0761117784 ISBN 13: 9780761117780
Casa editrice: Workman Pub Co, 2000

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A noted gardening authoritiy explains how to deliver the proper amount of water to the right plant at the right time, covering such topics as when and how much to water, soil types, drainage, mulch, watering systems, and more thatn one hundred water-conserving plants. Original.

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A commonsense approach to water-conscious gardening

Clearing up one of the most common yet mystifying problems gardeners face O how to deliver the right amount of water to the right plant at the right time- WATER is a fully illustrated guide with an emphasis on conservation, and includes an encyclopedia of over 100 plants that require low-to-moderate water use.

THE LESSONS OF XERISCAPING O The beauty of mulch. The importance of humus. Choosing plants according to their needs, and avoiding lawn envy.

DRAINAGE & SOILS O Know your dirt: clay, silt, sand. The drainage test. Wetting agents and water-holding gels.

SELF-RELIANT PLANTINGS O Encouraging vigorous roots. Spacing plants further apart. Dealing with wind, sun, slopes. And letting a plant go dormant when it wants to.

WISE WAY TO WATER O From watering cans to sprinklers to soaker hoses to a customized system. Recycling water an gray water. A season-by-season guide to efficient watering practices by climate.

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Editore
Workman Pub Co
Data di pubblicazione
2000
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0761117784
ISBN 13 
9780761117780
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
128
Contatto del produttore
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