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Author : Michael Eric Dietz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (616 download)
Download or read book Rain Garden Design and Function written by Michael Eric Dietz and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nigel Dunnett
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
ISBN 13 : 0881928267
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (819 download)
Download or read book Rain Gardens written by Nigel Dunnett and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2007 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rain gardens encompass all possible elements that can be used to capture, channel, divert and make the most of the rain and snow that fall on a property. They have the potential to make beautiful additions to our environment. Rain Gardens is the first book on sustainable water management schemes suitable for students and professionals.
Author : Stuart Echols
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610912667
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Artful Rainwater Design written by Stuart Echols and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artful Rainwater Design has three main parts: first, the book outlines five amenity-focused goals that might be highlighted in a project: education, recreation, safety, public relations, and aesthetic appeal. Next, it focuses on techniques for ecologically sustainable stormwater management that complement the amenity goals. Finally, it features diverse case studies that show how designers around the country are implementing principles of artful rainwater design.
Author : Lynn M. Steiner
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 0760340447
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)
Download or read book Rain Gardens written by Lynn M. Steiner and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vejledning i planlægning, opbygning, beplantning og vedligeholdelse af bæredygtige haver ved hjælp af regnvand
Author : Apryl Uncapher
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604692405
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Creating Rain Gardens written by Apryl Uncapher and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeowners spend hundreds of dollars watering their yard, but there is an easy way to save money and resources—rain gardening. But what is it? As simple as collecting rain to reuse in front and backyards. Creating Rain Gardens is a comprehensive book for the DIY-er, covering everything from rain barrels to simple living roofs, permeable patios, and other low-tech affordable ways to save water in the garden. Water conservation experts Cleo Woelfle-Erskine and Apryl Uncapher walk homeowners through the process, with step-by-step instructions for designing and building swales, French drains, rain gardens, and ephemeral ponds—the building blocks of rain-catching gardens. From soil preparation, planting, troubleshooting, and maintenance, to selecting palettes of water-loving plants that provide four-season interest and a habitat for wildlife, Creating Rain Gardens covers everything a gardener needs to create a beautiful rain garden at home.
Author : Elfreda Corporal
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (61 download)
Download or read book Step By Step Instruction To Rain Gardens written by Elfreda Corporal and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a Rain Garden? The concept of rain gardens was developed in the late 1980s in Prince George's County, MD, and is termed "bioretention". The idea was to use planted areas as a sponge to soak up polluted stormwater and filter out impurities before allowing the water to slowly be absorbed into groundwater aquifers. Stormwater management has become quite costly for municipalities. The use of bioretention facilities is much more cost-effective than traditional stormwater methods, and this approach treats water as a resource, not as waste. This guide provides readers with step-by-step instructions for designing and installing a rain garden on their property. A rain garden is a type of stormwater best management practice. They collect and cleanse rainwater and snowmelt by allowing it to be absorbed into the ground rather than it draining into the street and into the storm sewer system. Homeowners and business owners can add value to their property and improve local water quality by adding a rain garden to their landscapes. Native plants can be used in rain gardens and provide excellent habitats for birds, bees, and butterflies. It features updated design calculations, material specifications, plant lists, and maintenance checklists. Readers begin by learning the importance of rain gardens and where to located them in a yard. Two designs are offered, basic and enhanced rain gardens, the latter featuring subdrain infrastructure. Detailed instructions are provided for calculating the correct size and depth for managing most rainfall events in Iowa. Once the design is complete, instructions are included for creating a comprehensive list of materials and installing a rain garden as a DIY project or as a contractor-led project. The final chapters provide guidance on plant selection and rain garden maintenance. Several helpful appendices are included, such as sample rain garden plant layouts and how to calculate soil amendments.
Author : Helen T. Kraus
Publisher : Eno Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780982077108
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (771 download)
Download or read book Rain Gardening in the South written by Helen T. Kraus and published by Eno Publishers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water-wise gardening is good gardening. This is a lively, comprehensive guide to creating an eco-friendly rain garden that will minimize water pollution, and bring year-round color and beauty to your yard.
Author : James Grayson Trulove
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781564968586
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (685 download)
Download or read book Stephen Stimson Associates written by James Grayson Trulove and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Stimson Associates Landscape Architects is a design firm deeply rooted in planning, design, and construction of landscape in all its forms: garden, street, park, campus, community, and region. The Massachusetts firm is renowned for exceeding design goals with regard to space and use of materials, and Stimson's work often challenges design assumptions by using common materials in uncommon ways.
Author : Grail Rhema
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Modern Rain Garden written by Grail Rhema and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thе tеrm rаіn gаrdеn іѕ ѕоmеthіng оf a mіѕnоmеr. A rаіn gаrdеn соnjurеѕ uр vіѕіоnѕ оf unеndіnglу mоіѕt lаndѕсаре fеаturеѕ; dеlісіоuѕ bаѕіnѕ tееmіng wіth thіrѕtу plants аnd реrhарѕ аn lаnd аnd water рrоfісіеnt оr twо. In fасt, rаіn gаrdеnѕ еxреrіеnсе a wіdе rаngе оf dampness соndіtіоnѕ, rаngіng frоm tеmроrаrу flооdеd bоg, tо bоnе-drу. Aссоrdіng tо thе Sоіl Sсіеnсе Society оf Amеrіса, a dоwnроur gаrdеn іѕ a fеаturе "uѕеd to ѕlоw, соllесt, invade, аnd fіltеr ѕtоrmwаtеr." Rаіn gardens іmрrоvе thе еnvіrоnmеnt, аnd lооk lоvеlу whіlе dоіng іt. Lеаrn hоw tо put rаіn gаrdеnѕ tо wоrk in уоur lаndѕсаре. A downpour garden, аlѕо саllеd a bіоrеtеntіоn cell, is аn alluring nаtіvе plant gаrdеn wіth a ѕресіаl рurроѕе, tо decrease and fіltеr thе ѕtоrmwаtеr еntеrіng оur nеіghbоrhооd wаtеrѕ. It іѕ соnѕtruсtеd аѕ a рlасе tо dіrесt ѕtоrmwаtеr frоm rооfѕ, саrроrtѕ аnd раrkіng lоtѕ, аllоwіng wаtеr to be hеld іn thе рlаntѕ, mulсh аnd ѕоіl.
Author : Margaret Roach
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604698772
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book A Way to Garden written by Margaret Roach and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.
Author : Rhonda Tepp
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (61 download)
Download or read book DIY Rain Garden written by Rhonda Tepp and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a Rain Garden? The concept of rain gardens was developed in the late 1980s in Prince George's County, MD, and is termed "bioretention". The idea was to use planted areas as a sponge to soak up polluted stormwater and filter out impurities before allowing the water to slowly be absorbed into groundwater aquifers. Stormwater management has become quite costly for municipalities. The use of bioretention facilities is much more cost-effective than traditional stormwater methods, and this approach treats water as a resource, not as waste. This guide provides readers with step-by-step instructions for designing and installing a rain garden on their property. A rain garden is a type of stormwater best management practice. They collect and cleanse rainwater and snowmelt by allowing it to be absorbed into the ground rather than it draining into the street and into the storm sewer system. Homeowners and business owners can add value to their property and improve local water quality by adding a rain garden to their landscapes. Native plants can be used in rain gardens and provide excellent habitats for birds, bees, and butterflies. It features updated design calculations, material specifications, plant lists, and maintenance checklists. Readers begin by learning the importance of rain gardens and where to located them in a yard. Two designs are offered, basic and enhanced rain gardens, the latter featuring subdrain infrastructure. Detailed instructions are provided for calculating the correct size and depth for managing most rainfall events in Iowa. Once the design is complete, instructions are included for creating a comprehensive list of materials and installing a rain garden as a DIY project or as a contractor-led project. The final chapters provide guidance on plant selection and rain garden maintenance. Several helpful appendices are included, such as sample rain garden plant layouts and how to calculate soil amendments.
Author : Kelly D. Norris
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760368201
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)
Download or read book New Naturalism written by Kelly D. Norris and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recreate the wild beauty and thriving ecology of meadows, prairies, woodlands, and streamsides in your own garden. In New Naturalism, horticulturist and modern plantsman Kelly D. Norris shares his inspiring, ecologically sound vision for home gardens created with stylish yet naturalistic plantings that mimic the wild spaces we covet—far from the contrived, formal, high-maintenance plantings of the past. Through a basic introduction to plant biology and ecology, you’ll learn how to design and grow a lush, thriving home garden by harnessing the power of plant layers and palettes defined by nature, not humans. The next generation of home landscapes don’t consist of plants in a row, pruned to perfection and reliant on pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides to survive. Instead, today’s stunning landscapes convey nature’s inherent beauty. These gardens are imbued with romance and emotion, yet they have so much more to offer than their gorgeous aesthetics. Naturalistic garden designs, such as those featured in this groundbreaking new book, contribute to positive environmental change by increasing biodiversity, providing a refuge for wildlife, and reconnecting humans to nature. In the pages of New Naturalism you’ll find: Planting recipes for building meadows, prairies, and other grassland-inspired open plantings even in compact, urban settings Nature-inspired ways to upgrade existing foundation plantings, shrub beds, and flower borders to a wilder aesthetic while still managing the space Inspiration for taking sidewalk and driveway plantings and turning them into visually soft, welcoming spaces for humans and wildlife alike Ideas for turning shady landscapes into canopied retreats that celebrate nature Creative ways to make an ecologically vibrant garden in even the smallest of spaces New Naturalism approaches the planting beds around our homes as ecological systems. If properly designed and planted, these areas can support positive environmental change, increase plant and animal diversity, and create a more resilient space that’s less reliant on artificial inputs. And they do it all while looking beautiful and improving property values.
Author : Apryl Uncapher
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604693975
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Creating Rain Gardens written by Apryl Uncapher and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A beautifully-written, practical guide to planning and creating your own rain garden.” —Green Upgrader You probably spend hundreds of dollars watering your yard, but there is an easy way to save money and resources—by collecting rain to reuse in front and backyards. In Creating Rain Gardens, water conservation experts Cleo Woelfle-Erskine and Apryl Uncapher walk you through the entire process, with step-by-step instructions for designing and building swales, French drains, rain gardens, and ephemeral ponds. From soil preparation, planting, troubleshooting, and maintenance, to selecting palettes of water-loving plants that provide four-season interest and a habitat for wildlife, Creating Rain Gardens covers everything you need to create a beautiful rain garden at home.
Author : Nan Sterman
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604694572
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Hot Color, Dry Garden written by Nan Sterman and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued.” —San Diego Home and Garden Dry weather defines the southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we must revolutionize our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color, Dry Garden provides a joyful, color-filled way to exuberantly garden in low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants. You'll find information about designing for color using plants, architecture, and accessories, along with a plant directory that features drought-tolerant plants that dazzle.
Author : Terry Wallace
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764331169
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (311 download)
Download or read book The Rain Garden Planner written by Terry Wallace and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encourages the homeowner to conserve water by restoring natural processes that filter and return water to groundwater reservoirs. Learn the installation and maintenance of rain gardens. Provides garden plans and plant lists for different conditions and styles, including wildlife habitat, a pretty cottage border, and a formal garden. Discusses community gardens, ways that individuals can do their part in conservation, and provides many resources for further information. Rain gardens to suit any style or size of property are within the reach of anyone. Create a beautiful and enjoyable home garden while saving water and the natural environment.
Author : Robert C Brears
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (292 download)
Download or read book Urban Rain Gardens written by Robert C Brears and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the transformative power of rain gardens with "Urban Rain Gardens: Techniques for Stormwater Management." This comprehensive guide delves into the principles and design of rain gardens, providing practical insights for creating resilient and sustainable urban landscapes. Learn how to address stormwater management challenges effectively while enhancing urban biodiversity, improving air quality, and mitigating the urban heat island effect. From site selection and soil testing to plant selection and maintenance, this book covers every aspect of rain garden implementation. With advanced techniques, innovative technologies, and community engagement strategies, "Urban Rain Gardens" offers a holistic approach to sustainable urban development. Whether you're an urban planner, landscape architect, or environmentally conscious homeowner, this book is your essential resource for creating beautiful, functional, and eco-friendly rain gardens.
Author : Zsofia Pasztor
Publisher : Skipstone
ISBN 13 : 1680510428
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Rain Gardens For the Pacific Northwest written by Zsofia Pasztor and published by Skipstone. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rain pounds the Pacific Northwest, gushing through dirty downspouts, across chemically treated lawns, over oily streets and through public storm drains into bays, rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands where nature struggles to survive among the pollutants. It’s a problem caused by population density and it’s one that you can help solve. Rain Gardens for the Pacific Northwest shows you how to trap and filter dirty water safely in your yard—and how to do that with a beautiful addition to your home. Zsofia Pasztor, a Certified Professional Horticulturalist, shares what she’s learned over the years experimenting with rain gardens in the challenging clay and hardpan soils of the region. The book answers questions that Zsofia regularly encounters in her workshops, including: • Can I build a rain garden myself? • Can a rain garden be too big or too small? • Can I create a low-maintenance rain garden? • Will my rain garden attract mosquitos? • How do you know if your infiltration system is in a “safe” location? • If my rain garden isn’t working (e.g., not draining), how can I fix it without starting over? With photos and illustrations throughout, lists of best plants, and a comprehensive resources section, this easy-to-use guide shows Northwest gardeners, homeowners, and DIY-ers how to plan, design, install, and maintain their own healthy, natural, and beautiful rain garden.
