There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides this generation with a comprehensive guide to creating a shade garden with an emphasis on the adjustments necessary for our changing climate. Druse offers advice for common problems facing today's gardeners, from addressing the deer situation to watering plants without stressing limited resources. Detailing all aspects of the gardening process, the book covers basic topics such as designing your own garden, pruning trees, preparing soil for planting, and the vast array of flowers and greenery that grow best in the shade. Perfect for new and seasoned gardeners alike, this wide-ranging encyclopedic manual provides all the information you need to start or improve upon your own shade garden.The idea is observation firstato discover a potential problem before it gets out of control. ... When snails (my serious problem) get completely out of controlafor instance, in one of those superwet JunesaI turn to an actual pesticide. ... I do not want to get rid of all the bugsain fact, most of us welcome wildlife to our gardens.
Title | : | New Shade Garden |
Author | : | Ken Druse |
Publisher | : | Abrams - 2015-04-14 |
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