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

Author
Bowe, Alice [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2011.
Description
263 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.

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Subject(s)
Notes
"Garden strategies for the preservation of the planet. The most fuel-efficient garden practices. Plants for the changing climate. Design for disassembly. New ways to compost. The safest pest control"--Cover.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-254) and index.
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.
ISBN
  • 9780881929980
  • 0881929980
LCCN
2010048812
OCLC
2010048812
RCP
N - S

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