Bibliograph

High-impact, low-carbon gardening, 1001 ways to garden sustainably, Alice Bowe

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High-impact, low-carbon gardening, 1001 ways to garden sustainably, Alice Bowe

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

High-impact, low-carbon gardening

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

777404212

Responsibility statement

Alice Bowe

Sub title

1001 ways to garden sustainably

Summary

"How green is your garden? Find out with High Impact-Low Carbon Gardening--the ultimate resource for gardeners who are serious about green gardening practices. With 1,001 ideas for gardening sustainably, from simple tips to intensive makeovers, this comprehensive reference takes you from alternatives to power tools to rain harvesting, and everything in between. Moving well beyond the standard advice, Alice Bowe rigorously evaluates different materials and techniques to help you identify the greenest solutions. This groundbreaking approach keeps good design at the forefront while offering invaluable information on features including decks, lawns, and forest gardens along with techniques such as sustainable planting, hydroponics, and fire-proofing."--P. [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

Improving your garden's ecological credentials -- Managing essential resources : water and compost -- Picking materials for paths and paving -- Covering ground with decks and lawns -- Choosing materials for boundaries and structures -- Basic principles of sustainable planting design -- Preparing soil and planting -- Selecting plants for challenging conditions -- Substituting new alternatives for classic favourites -- Gardening with wildlife in mind -- Growing your own food and cut flowers -- Maintaining the greener garden -- Incorporating advanced features and ideas

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