High-impact, low-carbon gardening
Subtitle: 1001 ways to garden sustainably
By: Alice Bowe
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Portland, Or
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780881929980
Subjects: Sustainable agriculture; Gardening
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Improving your garden's ecological credentials; title: Managing essential resources: water and compost; title: Picking materials for paths and paving; title: Covering ground with decks and lawns; title: Choosing materials for boundaries and structures; title: Basic principles of sustainable planting design; title: Preparing soil and planting; title: Selecting plants for challenging conditions; title: Substituting new alternatives for classic favourites; title: Gardening with wildlife in mind; title: Growing your own food and cut flowers; title: Maintaining the greener garden; title: Incorporating advanced features and ideas.