Waterwise Gardening: Water, Plants and Climate : A Practical Guide - Rilegato

Cooke, Ian

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ISBN 10: 1845379853 ISBN 13: 9781845379858

Casa editrice: New Holland Pub Ltd, 2008

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As global warming increases, gardening must adapt to the changes in climate?including dry periods and droughts. But, thanks to this timely new eco-conscious guide, people can enjoy their gardens while still conserving water. Professional horticulturist Ian Cooke shows how to make a garden grow by storing and recycling water, boosting soil’s water retention, using mulches and drought-tolerant crops, and irrigating. A thorough section on the aesthetics of dry gardening includes an A-to-Z of waterwise plants, as well as planting schemes. This book is essential for every gardener who cares about the environment.

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As each summer brings the inevitable hosepipe ban, it is becoming increasingly obvious that gardening has to adapt to take account of climate change. However, regular droughts and dry periods should not stop people enjoying their gardens - or their plants.In this timely new book, Ian Cooke explains how it is still possible to have a beautiful garden with limited or dwindling water supplies. The first section covers the fundamentals of waterwise gardening, dealing with the issues of global warming, being green and looking at ways of storing and recycling water. The second section has lots of practical information and advice on improving your soil's water retention, using mulches, choosing drought-tolerant crops and irrigating successfully. Finally, there is a section on the aesthetics of dry gardening which includes an A-Z section of waterwise plants, as well as some planting schemes.Packed full if essential advice and useful information, this book cannot fail to be of interest to all gardeners whether beginner or experienced, as well as those who care about the environment.

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• Editore: New Holland Pub Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1845379853
• ISBN 13: 9781845379858
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 192