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- Title
- Landscape Planning: Practical Techniques for the Home Gardener
- Author
- Adam, Judith
- Publisher
- Firefly Books
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1554072581
- ISBN 13
- 9781554072583
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
This 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. The chapters in LANDSCAPE PLANNING include: . 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. REVIEWS: "Highly recommended as one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date works on general gardening." -- Chicago Botanic Garden "This book is worth its weight in gold." -- The Globe and Mail 475 colour photos
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About the 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. She lives in Toronto.
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