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Book Synopsis Designing Alberta Gardens by : Jan Mather
Download or read book Designing Alberta Gardens written by Jan Mather and published by Red Deer, Alta. : Red Deer College Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demystifies garden design and plant selection with a clear, easy-to-follow, five-step approach to designing entire landscapes as well as smaller specialty gardens.
Download or read book Eco-yards written by Laureen Rama and published by New Society Publisher. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A gentle, practical and inspiring guide to help you transform your yard into a diverse, healthy and sustainable landscape.”—Myrna Pearman, coauthor of NatureScape Alberta Many urban yards are essentially unproductive patches of grass, requiring constant attention for no return. Through sustainable, organic landscaping, these small or large plots of land can become part of the solution to today’s environmental challenges. Eco-yards supports the vision of a healthy, abundant planet in which beautiful, richly varied urban yards contribute to restoring the natural ecosystem. This inspiring and practical, well-illustrated manual includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions for: Designing and maintaining an eco-yard Making your yard water-wise Understanding basic soil science Replacing your lawn with tree, shrub and flower beds or hardy, low-maintenance grass Growing vegetables in the eco-yard Visionary, hopeful and encouraging, Eco-yards is a must-read for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices when they garden, whether in a residential yard or on the balcony of a condo or high-rise apartment. If you’re sick of the backyard battle, this book will show you how to work with nature instead of fighting it, using simple steps that apply practically anywhere to turn your yard into an eco-friendly sanctuary. “A rich compost of the practical and scientific . . . this is a book for every gardener concerned for the health of the environment.”—Roberta Rees, author of Long After Fathers “Rama is a hands-on gardener who explains—in great detail—everything from building soil to creating sustainable landscapes. Read about it here and then get out and practice what Rama preaches.”—Donna Balzer, BScA, horticulturist and co-host of the internationally broadcast television show Bugs & Blooms
Book Synopsis Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East by : Carolyn Summers
Download or read book Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East written by Carolyn Summers and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beautifully illustrated Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East approaches landscape design from an ecological perspective, encouraging professional horticulturalists and backyard enthusiasts alike to intensify their use of indigenous or native plants. These plants, ones that grow naturally in the same place in which they evolved, form the basis of the food web. Wildlife simply cannot continue to survive without them-nor can we. Summers provides guidelines for * The best ways to use exotic and nonindigenous plants responsibly * Easy-to-follow strategies for hosting butterflies, bees, moths, birds, and fish * Designs for traditional gardens using native trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, perennials, fruiting plants, and groundcovers as substitutes for exotic plants * How to control plant reproduction, choose cultivars, open-pollinated indigenous plants, and different types of hybrids.
Book Synopsis A Tapestry Garden by : Ernie O'Byrne
Download or read book A Tapestry Garden written by Ernie O'Byrne and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a love story about a couple and their relationship with an acre-and-a-half of land. . . with exceptional plant descriptions that read like character references for old friends. . . . beautiful photographs and prose await.” —Library Journal Marietta and Ernie O’Byrne’s garden—situated on one and a half acres in Eugene, Oregon—is filled with an incredible array of plants from around the world. By consciously leveraging the garden’s many microclimates, they have created a stunning patchwork of exuberant plants that is widely considered one of America’s most outstanding private gardens. In A Tapestry Garden, the O’Byrnes share their deep knowledge of plants and essential garden advice. Readers will discover the humble roots of the garden, explore the numerous habitats and the plants that make them shine, and find inspiration in photography that captures the garden’s astonishing beauty. There is something here for every type of gardener: a shade garden, perennial borders, a chaparral garden, a kitchen garden, and more. Profiles of the O’Byrne’s favorite plants—including hellebores, trilliums, arisaemas, and alpine plants—include comprehensive growing information and tips on pruning and care. A Tapestry Garden captures the spirit of a very special place.
Book Synopsis The Ultimate Garden Designer by : Tim Newbury
Download or read book The Ultimate Garden Designer written by Tim Newbury and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Garden Designer allows the reader to design a garden from over 100 designs. Each design is accompanied by plans and colour illustrations and includes a vast selection of garden features from pools to patios.
Book Synopsis Calgary Gardener by : Liesbeth Leatherbarrow
Download or read book Calgary Gardener written by Liesbeth Leatherbarrow and published by Calgary : Fifth House. This book was released on 1998 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Calgary Gardener, Volume Two: Beyond the Basics was written in response to genuine enthusiasm expressed by local gardeners for more information on successful garden design, planting, and maintenance. This "next step" is full of new gardening details, how-to's, historical anecdotes, and helpful plant lists for both beginner and advanced gardeners. The Calgary Gardener provided the basics, Volume Two: Beyond the Basics expands on those successful concepts and takes gardeners into new gardening territory. Ideas for designing and planting gardens that evoke the senses, excite the imagination, and are beautiful and practical extensions of a home's living space are presented here.
Book Synopsis Designing Your Gardens and Landscapes by : Janet Macunovich
Download or read book Designing Your Gardens and Landscapes written by Janet Macunovich and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Prairie Rose Garden by : Jan Mather
Download or read book The Prairie Rose Garden written by Jan Mather and published by Red Deer, Alta. : Red Deer College Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated and brimming with color photographs, The Prairie Rose Garden includes design ideas, planting advice and a comprehensive list of easy-care prairie-hardy shrub roses featuring complete information on height, spread, form, bloom, color and perfume.
Book Synopsis Interior Gardens by : Haike Falkenberg
Download or read book Interior Gardens written by Haike Falkenberg and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-12-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the planning and implementation of this special kind of garden, taking the concrete planning process as its guide. From design fundamentals and concept development with different typology variants all the way to the choice of materials, the various construction principles, and building services, all subjects relevant to planning are comprehensively presented. The planning information is illustrated with numerous international examples, with projects ranging from a "green wall" as interior design element and private house gardens in Australia, New Zealand, and Germany all the way to award – winning ecological office buildings in the USA and the Netherlands, an old - age home in Sweden, and an indoor park in Canada.
Book Synopsis Garden Design for the Short Season Yard by : Lyndon Penner
Download or read book Garden Design for the Short Season Yard written by Lyndon Penner and published by Brush Education. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of advice for gorgeous yards that can only be created in climates like California, southern Ontario or Victoria? Author Lyndon Penner wrote Garden Design for the Short Season Yard for you, because he knows prairie gardeners face challenges no one faces in gentler climates. Anyone can learn the basics of garden design. In this accessible guide, you’ll discover the pros’ secrets: practical ways to transform your yard using basic design principles. You can create an aesthetically pleasing yard that meets your needs, whether you want stunning curb appeal, privacy, low maintenance, or a lush retreat. You’ll develop your eye for design with Lyndon’s short critiques of gardens, both good and bad. You’ll also find worksheets to help you design your own garden. With his signature style and wit, Lyndon delivers his expert advice for a four-season makeover for your yard. Topics include: Elements of design, such as scale, balance, texture, colour and repetition. Choosing a theme and a focal point. Weather, diseases and pests. Low-maintenance, water-wise, and shade gardening. Trees, perennials, annuals and permanent garden features. Get a free ebook through the Shelfie app with the purchase of a print copy.
Book Synopsis Why Grow Here by : Kathryn Chase Merrett
Download or read book Why Grow Here written by Kathryn Chase Merrett and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2015-08-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A visitor from down south stared at my apple tree and said: ‘Those don’t grow here you know. It’s too cold.’ If the apricot tree in Highlands knew it couldn’t live here, it might stop scattering white blossoms over three lawns.” – Bert Almon Edmonton has a rich and diverse horticultural history. Vacant lot gardeners, rose gardeners, and horticultural societies have all contributed to the beautification of the capital city of Alberta, and through the enthusiasm of florists, seedsmen, and plant breeders the city has developed a distinct horticultural character. In this collection of nine essays, each with a different theme, Kathryn Chase Merrett depicts the development of Edmonton’s social, cultural, and physical landscape as it has been shaped by champions of both nature and the garden. Edmontonians and all urbanites interested in gardening and local history, as well as professors and students of history, cultural studies, and urban design, will delight in the colourful storytelling of Why Grow Here.
Book Synopsis Designing Your Gardens and Landscapes by : Janet Macunovich
Download or read book Designing Your Gardens and Landscapes written by Janet Macunovich and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2000-01-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical approach to design and transform your yard and garden into a spectacular landscape.
Book Synopsis Natural Landscaping by : John Diekelmann
Download or read book Natural Landscaping written by John Diekelmann and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to demand from landscape architects and home gardeners, Natural Landscaping returns to print in an updated and expanded second edition. It is unique in its focus on plant communities; it approaches landscape design as the establishment of natural ecosystems, rather than mere planting of specimens. Emphasizing the natural landscapes of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, this book o reviews landscaping principles and techniques o introduces native plant species for grasslands, forests, edge areas, and small wetlands o illustrates how to evaluate a site and plan for visual effect and maintenance o presents the issues involved in restoring bogs, ponds, and other wetlands o offers practical advice on reducing chemical use while still combating invasive plants o addresses social, legal, design, and planting problems often encountered on residential sites o discusses natural landscaping for public parklands, civic buildings, school grounds, and corporate properties
Download or read book Garden Design written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Therapeutic Landscapes by : Clare Cooper Marcus
Download or read book Therapeutic Landscapes written by Clare Cooper Marcus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and authoritative guide offers an evidence-based overview of healing gardens and therapeutic landscapes from planning to post-occupancy evaluation. It provides general guidelines for designers and other stakeholders in a variety of projects, as well as patient-specific guidelines covering twelve categories ranging from burn patients, psychiatric patients, to hospice and Alzheimer's patients, among others. Sections on participatory design and funding offer valuable guidance to the entire team, not just designers, while a planting and maintenance chapter gives critical information to ensure that safety, longevity, and budgetary concerns are addressed.
Book Synopsis Groundbreaking Food Gardens by : Niki Jabbour
Download or read book Groundbreaking Food Gardens written by Niki Jabbour and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow your zany muse and get creative with your vegetable garden. Niki Jabbour brings you 73 novel and inspiring food garden designs that include a cocktail garden featuring all the ingredients for your favorite drinks, a spicy retreat comprising 24 varieties of chile peppers, and a garden that’s devoted to supplying year-round salad greens. Created by celebrated gardeners, each unique design is accompanied by both plant lists and charming anecdotes. This fully illustrated collection glitters with off-beat personality and quirkiness.
Book Synopsis A Garden for Life by : Diana Beresford-Kroeger
Download or read book A Garden for Life written by Diana Beresford-Kroeger and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative and environmentally conscious information on growing over 1,200 species of perennials, biennials, bulbs, corms, and tubers
