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Author by : Owen E. Dell
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2009-03-09
Publisher by : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN : 9780470480601
Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies provides hands-on, how-to instruction for realizing the benefits of a sustainable landscape, from selecting sutainable hardscape materials to installing a rain-water catchment system to choosing native plants....
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Author by : Donna Ellis
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-03-26
Publisher by : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN : 9781118348543
Created especially for the Australian customer! Reduce your environmental footprint in the garden with this practical guide With all the talk about the health of the planet, you've probably heard about sustainability. Now you can apply these principles in your own backyard, whether that's an Aussie apartment balcony or a sprawling Kiwi rural spread. Find out great techniques for planning your sustainable garden and keeping your plants - and you - happy and healthy. Plant nutrients - what are they and how can you supply them to your plants sustainably? Watering techniques - how much water does your garden really need, and how can you conserve and supply it? Landscaping and gardening materials - where do they come from and are they sustainable? Biodiversity - how do you help increase the biodiversity of the planet through your own gardening practices? Organic gardening, permaculture and biodynamics - what methods can you adopt to improve your sustainable garden? Weeds and pests - how are they defined, and how do you control them while being kind to the environment? Compost heaps and worm farms - how do you build and maintain them, and what do they do for your garden? Potting mix - how can you choose a sustainable product or even make your own?...
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Author by : Teri Chace
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2022-01-31
Publisher by : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN : 9781119853503
Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscaping As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from working in your yard. Landscaping For Dummies includes: Lists of recommended plants and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings, low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardens Advice on how to deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas, bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native landscapes Instructions on installing permanent features like decks, patios, fences, and more Pointers on how to water more efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can save you time With a little bit of planning and some digging, trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever the mood strikes. Let Landscaping For Dummies be your guide to making the most of your outdoor space....
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Author by : Marietta Loehrlein
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2013-09-26
Publisher by : CRC Press
ISBN : 9781466593213
While landscaping has the potential to be part of the solution to certain environmental problems, the quest for beauty can also produce effects that are harmful to the environment. Sustainable Landscaping: Principles and Practices examines landscape practices that adversely affect the environment, which occur in the process of constructing, impleme...
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Author by : Teri Chace
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2022-03-09
Publisher by : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN : 9781119853480
Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscaping As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from working in your yard. Landscaping For Dummies includes: Lists of recommended plants and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings, low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardens Advice on how to deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas, bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native landscapes Instructions on installing permanent features like decks, patios, fences, and more Pointers on how to water more efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can save you time With a little bit of planning and some digging, trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever the mood strikes. Let Landscaping For Dummies be your guide to making the most of your outdoor space....
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Author by : Marietta Loehrlein
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-10-05
Publisher by : CRC Press
ISBN : 9781000195927
Sustainable landscaping involves a set of practices implemented by landscape practitioners to help solve environmental concerns. Continuing in the tradition of its predecessor, the second edition of Sustainable Landscaping: Principles and Practices examines underlying landscaping issues that adversely affect the environment and illustrates alternative methods that result in positive outcomes. This textbook examines all phases of landscaping in both residential and commercial environments, from design to construction and implementation to maintenance. Firmly anchoring landscaping practices in the context of sustainability, this book explores topics including choosing appropriate plants and using plants for specific effects, such as shading, water quality and quantity, soil health and optimal preservation techniques, pesticide usage and its inherent dangers, energy consumption, and resource management and waste reduction. Sustainable Landscaping also provides a thorough grounding in pertinent issues and terminology for each topic, followed by practical solutions applied by landscape professionals. Each chapter includes learning objectives and case studies of actual sustainable landscape activities. Contains updated government statistics and data, graphs, tables, and color photographs throughout. Provides background information and sustainable solutions for students, homeowners, and landscaping professionals to effectively design and manage landscapes. Author Dr. Marietta Loehrlein is a Professor Emeritus of Horticulture and Landscaping at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL, USA. While there, she developed a new course, "Sustainable Landscaping," and wrote the first edition of this textbook, which was also the first of its kind to address the subject....
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Author by : Yvonne Jeffery
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2009-01-06
Publisher by : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN : 9780470464038
Green Your Home All-in-One For Dummies empowers readers to make ecologically-friendly improvements to each and every area of their home. At $29.99 and 696 pages, this package is a real value and a true source book for readers looking for a substantial breadth of information and solutions yet unwilling to invest in four, five, or six books on the wide range of content that they seek....
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Author by : Lynn M. Steiner
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-02-15
Publisher by : Voyageur Press
ISBN : 9781610597852
Rain gardens are at the forefront of the green revolution. This environmentally friendly landscaping captures rainwater runoff rather than redirecting it into storm drains. The result is less erosion, less water pollution, and a beautiful, low-maintenance, sustainable garden. This is the first rain garden handbook for the backyard home gardener. Co-authors Robert Domm and Lynn Steiner draw on hands-on experience to help homeowners build beautiful rain gardens in their own yards. Illustrated with color photography, this instructive book offers specific advice about planning, building, planting, and maintaining your garden. Learn about city grants, how to calculate runoff, rain barrels, attracting wildlife, gray water recycling, and much more....
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Author by : Nate Miller
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-02
Publisher by :
ISBN : 0578648571
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Author by : Blaise Ingram
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2023-08-12
Publisher by : Independently Published
ISBN : 9798857207161
"Sustainable Landscaping: A Practical Guide for Gardeners and Homeowners" by Blaise Ingram is an exquisite journey into the fantastic world of eco-friendly gardening. This insightful guide serves as a practical manual for all garden enthusiasts who wish to integrate sustainability into their outdoor spaces. Blaise introduces easy-to-understand techniques, energy-efficient garden designs, and sustainable practices that save both time and resources while sprucing up your backyard with stunning aesthetics. Get ready to take a delightful plunge into the world of practical sustainability: water efficiency, soil management, increasing biodiversity, and much more! In this luminous guide, you will discover: The fundamentals of sustainable landscaping; How to achieve water efficiency in your garden; Techniques for managing soil health; Creating a habitat for promoting biodiversity; Ways to integrate native plants for a lush look; Greater food independence with homegrown produce; Energy-efficient garden designs; Sustainable solutions for managing pests and weeds; The advantages of composting; Helpful tips to create your personal sustainable landscape design. Decked with clear instructions, practical tips, and step-by-step techniques, this special report is set to help you revamp your outdoor spaces into thriving, sustainable ecosystems. Take that favorite cup of brew and embark on an inspiring journey to a greener, more beautiful home. Perfect for both novice gardeners and seasoned green thumbs, this guide is your one-stop shop for creating beautiful landscapes that respect and enhance our environment. Start your sustainable gardening journey today by grabbing your copy of "Sustainable Landscaping: A Practical Guide for Gardeners and Homeowners"....