Landscape PlanningLandscape Planning
Practical Techniques for the Home Gardener
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Book, 2008
Current format, Book, 2008, 2nd ed., rev. and expanded --, Available .Book, 2008
Current format, Book, 2008, 2nd ed., rev. and expanded --, Available . Offered in 0 more formatsThis book takes the guesswork out of planning any landscaping project. Landscaping a property can be an overwhelming task. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What plants will grow best in a particular location? Is it a do-it-yourself or a professional job? Landscape designer and horticulturalist Judith Adam provides every crucial step in designing and implementing a landscape plan: from assessing specific needs and planning a budget and timeline, to making the best choices for a successful garden. From her years of experience, Adam describes 200 of her favourite plants, shrubs and trees. This revised edition includes a new chapter on low-maintenance and self-reliant gardening that helps the home gardener get the most out of the space with the least amount of work. This new edition of LANDSCAPE PLANNING includes: * 25 fully illustrated step-by-step projects * 27 fully illustrated Ten Best lists, such as ten best drought-resistant shrubs; ten best plants for autumn display * A property assessment survey, budget questionnaire and sample four-year plan * Hardscaping: ideas for steps, sidewalks, fences and lighting * Softscaping: working with plants, shrubs, trees and lawns * Techniques for planting, irrigating and fertilizing plants and controlling pests * A list of tools that every gardener needs * Plans for a low-maintenance garden -- and much more. This comprehensive guide is a must-have for homeowners and avid gardeners alike. AUTHOR: Judith Adam is a horticulturalist, educator and landscape designer. She is the author of several gardening books, including the award-winning New City Gardener, contributes to many magazines, and appears on Home and Garden Television. ILLUSTRATIONS 475 colour photos
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- Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly, c2008.
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