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Urban forestry includes not only the city -street, it includes city parks and recreation areas as well as suburban areas. It involves city planning, forestry for development, construction of an infrastructure to care and nurture trees, funding, and community action. This title deals with the aspects of managing all facets of these areas.
Ensure your garden looks stunning come rain or shine with this
inspirational new book from Debbie Shore. Using easy-to-follow
photography and simple instructions Debbie shows you how to sew 22
beautiful items for outdoor living. Sew decorative accessories for
the patio, such as seat cushions and bunting, create practical
items such as a BBQ tool roll and picnic caddy, and even make a
kids' teepee! Perfect for people of all abilities who love sewing
and enjoy their gardens, or who want to make a gift for someone who
does.
Planted freshwater aquariums combine the DIY aspects of terrariums
with a sophisticated palette of gorgeous foliage plants. Sunken
Gardens is packed with everything someone new to the hobby needs to
know; it details the equipment needed to get started; surveys the
best plants for aquascaping; and shows how to design, plant, and
maintain an aquascape.
The team at Gardeners' World bring you the ultimate guide to your
gardening year, from planning and planting to troubleshooting tips
and gardening discovery. Organised by month, this book includes
lists, timetables, step-by-step guidance and expert advice for
year-round gardening, as well as an informative guide on what to
plant when and projects for every season. Complemented by beautiful
hand-drawn illustrations and tips from your favourite gardening
personalities, The Gardeners' World Almanac will help you make your
garden look its very best throughout the year.
Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to
landscaping As families spend more time at home, they're expanding
their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're
ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For
Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing
hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the
critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find
out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover
the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from working in your
yard. Landscaping For Dummies includes: Lists of recommended plants
and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings,
low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardens Advice on how to
deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas,
bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native
landscapes Instructions on installing permanent features like
decks, patios, fences, and more Pointers on how to water more
efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can
save you time With a little bit of planning and some digging,
trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever
the mood strikes. Let Landscaping For Dummies be your guide to
making the most of your outdoor space.
Ibiza is about beauty, not just the natural beauty of the
landscape, the coast and mountains, the abundance of nature, but
also the beauty in the spirit of the island. Water is a precious
resource in Ibiza, and continuously pouring it into a lawn, or
plants that need a lot of water, is both wasteful and
time-consuming. If you want an abundant, lovely garden despite the
Mediterranean heat and arid landscape, your best bet is to seek out
drought-resistant garden plants. Not only will you save water and
energy, but they are far more likely to survive long term and
create a garden with character and complexity.
Japanese Style Companion Planting brings the techniques of a master
farmer in Japan to home gardeners all over the world, with over 175
easy-to-follow color illustrations and detailed texts. Japanese
gardeners typically work with small plots and are experts at making
the most efficient use of available garden space. They have long
understood that when compatible vegetables and fruits are grown
together, the result is increased yields, healthier plants, fewer
pest problems and better taste. Vegetables from small gardens are
the mainstay of Japan's famously healthy cuisine and movement
towards farm-to-table dining tradition. Author Toshio Kijima is
head of the Biotechnology Department at Tochigi Agricultural
Station in Japan and principal of the Nogyo Daigakko School of
Natural Farming. In this book, he provides 88 different plant
pairings, including common favorites such as: Tomato with basil
Eggplant with green beans Carrots with edamame Iceberg lettuce with
broccoli Strawberries with garlic Green beans with arugula
Blueberry bushes with mint ...and dozens of other pairings that
yield tasty, nutritious vegetables and fruits, all grown without
the need for pesticides or chemical fertilizers. This book also
covers excellent combinations for relay planting, such as
watermelon followed by spinach, spinach followed by broccoli,
broccoli followed by potato, and many more. Clear and precise
instructions are given for each combination--from planning and
preparing your plot to planting depths and spacing--all accompanied
by detailed color drawings and photographs. Information on the
theory and basics of companion planting will ensure a smooth
transition to sustainable gardening techniques that millions of
home gardeners are using!
Create 15 beautifully crafted handmade projects for your garden.
From the smallest to the largest of spaces - whether a window box,
balcony or acres of land - a garden can be elevated from everyday
to extraordinary with this selection of makes that will transform
and make the most of your outdoor space. Nurturing our outdoor
spaces can be transformative, giving us a connection with the
natural world that is essential to a harmonious life. Created by
Kerry Allen - whose blog Kezzabeth is the ultimate guide to
creating stylish interiors from scratch on a tight budget - the
projects range from simplicity itself to impressive, large-scale
makes. Whether you're a DIY novice or handy with a hammer,
Maker.Garden will help you to develop your skillset from scratch
and build your confidence with tools, or add to your expertise,
making your garden a comfortable and stylish haven. Gate - Rustic
garden screen - Fire pit - Tile planter - Planter with seating -
Doormat - Rustic tray - Pallet seating - Star lantern - Storage
rack - Bird box - Living herb feature wall - Scaffold bench -
Storage chest - Concrete candle holder.
Learn to transform your outdoor space into a flourishing, vibrant
garden with this fail-safe guide. Gardening expert Ellen Mary takes
you through every step of gardening, from the basics of
understanding your space and decoding plant labels, to common pests
and how to keep your plants alive once they're in the ground.
Packed full of practical information, this book is relevant for any
beginner gardener, no matter what type of outdoor space you have -
whether you're looking for ideas for green-filled balconies, or
larger low-maintenance plots. You'll also find tailored advice for
different levels of time investment, whether you have just 10
minutes or 4 hours per week to spend in your garden. Once you've
got the basics covered, you'll learn key gardening skills
including: - Planting flower beds - How and when to prune -
Composting correctly - How to grow a lawn, trees and roses So, flex
those green fingers, get your hands dirty and enjoy the process of
creating a beautiful, blooming garden.
This text contains the essence of Thomas Church's design
philosophy, as well as practical advice. It is illustrated by site
plans and photographs of some of the 2000 gardens that Church
designed during his career.;Called "the last great traditional
designer and the first great modern designer", Church was one of
the central figures in the development of the modern Californian
garden. For the first time, West Coast designers based their work
not on imitation of East Coast traditions, but on climatic,
landscape and lifestyle characteristics unique to California and
the West. Church viewed the garden as a logical extension of the
house, with one extending naturally into the other.
Gardens have never been as important as they are today. The breadth
of styles and types is hugely varied. Everything goes, whether
inspired by the past or looking towards the future, from
traditional vegetable plots to vertical gardens and from
nature-filled designs to sleek, modernist creations. Choosing what
suits your space can be a daunting prospect and everyone, even the
professionals, needs help to realize opportunities and create
outdoor spaces in tune with their personal needs and dreams. A
garden is what we make it: there is no right or wrong way and each
is unique. Richly illustrated by the photos of award-winning
photographer Marianne Majerus and with illuminating text by
landscape architect Heidi Howcroft, this book shows what is
possible for every type of garden, from challenging small spaces to
expansive plots. Design tools are explained, planting styles
explored, and inspiration is drawn from a wide variety of locations
and climates to appeal to garden owners and designers everywhere.
The book is not only a companion to Garden Design: A Book of Ideas
but is also a valuable style catalogue and sourcebook in its own
right, encouraging and inspiring readers to discover their own
garden style - be it contemporary or traditional, cottage-style or
urban minimalist.
This is the first book to study in detail the making of the rural
English landscape in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. For
decades historians have debated the nature, timing and even the
existence of the 'agricultural revolution'. This book approaches
the debate from a new direction: that of landscape archaeology. It
argues that there was not one 'agricultural revolution' but many.
The enclosure of open fields and the reclamation of heath and
downland - spearheaded by aristocratic improvers and large
capitalist farmers - mesmerised contemporaries. But most enclosures
had little to do with the improvement of arable farming, large
landowners played a minor role and the really revolutionary changes
took place elsewhere, in parts of England which were not
characterised by large estates, and were the work of tenant farmers
rather than landowners.
Your garden could be even better for you. Discover... How certain
plants can form a barrier against air and noise pollution Which
birdsong alleviates anxiety How plants can help to save energy Why
green is so good for us Learn how connecting with nature can reduce
stress and improve wellbeing. You don't even need a garden - even a
balcony or houseplants can help to boost your mood. Every
recommendation is backed by scientific research, drawn together by
the team of RHS scientists and experts. Favourite garden designer
at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Matt Keightley then suggests how to
translate the science into ideas for your green space. With this
groundbreaking book, find out how, in sometimes very simple ways,
you can create an outdoor space that nourishes your mind and body,
and is good for our planet too.
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Wild Edens
(Hardcover)
Chris Gardner, Toby Musgrave
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The Times Best Gardening Books of 2022 Ornamental plants are the
cornerstone of our gardens and we are spoiled for choice with
literally tens of thousands of hardy beauties from which to select.
But we take them absolutely for granted, not for a moment realising
that every plant has a fascinating tale to tell. Wild Edens sets
the record straight. With global coverage, each of the nine richly
illustrated chapters explores a plant biodiversity hotspot. The
reader is transported on a visually stunning and fascinating voyage
of discovery which reveals our garden favourites - as well as some
species that should be more widely cultivated - in their natural
habitats, from daffodils from Andalusia and tulips from the Tien
Shan, to monkey puzzles from Chile and rhododendrons from the
Himalayas, lilies from Japan and proteas from South Africa. Because
the authors have been to the hotspots, each chapter opens with
their personal reflections on the landscape and spirit of place,
and closes with their selection of prime locations. In between, the
informative yet approachable text tells of the plants' 'forgotten
stories'. Of the landscapes which are their home, the adventures of
how and when they were discovered and by whom, the reasons why they
were collected, their impact on garden fashions and trends, etc.
Wild Edens brings another dimension of interest and understanding
to plants and gardens, as well as being a premium armchair
traveller's guide to the natural world of garden plants.
An indispensable and lavishly illustrated guide to creating a
garden that attracts and sustains butterflies Butterfly gardening
creates habitats that support butterflies, connecting us with some
of the most beautiful creatures in the natural world and bringing
new levels of excitement and joy to gardening. In this engaging and
accessible guide, lavishly illustrated with more than two hundred
color photographs and maps, accomplished butterfly gardener Jane
Hurwitz presents essential information on how to choose and
cultivate plants that will attract a range of butterflies to your
garden and help sustain all the stages of their life cycles. An
indispensable resource for aspiring and experienced butterfly
gardeners alike, Butterfly Gardening is the most gardener-friendly
source on the subject, covering all the practical details needed to
create a vibrant garden habitat that fosters butterflies. It tells
you which plants support which butterflies, depending on where you
live; it describes what different butterflies require in the garden
over the course of their lives; and it shows you how to become a
butterfly watcher as well as a butterfly gardener. While
predominantly recommending regionally native plants, the book
includes information on non-native plants. It also features
informative interviews with experienced butterfly gardeners from
across the United States. These gardeners share a wealth of
information on plants and practices to draw butterflies to all
kinds of gardens--from small suburban gardens to community plots
and larger expanses. Whether you are a gardener who wants to see
more butterflies in your garden, a butterfly enthusiast who wants
to bring that passion to the garden, or someone who simply wants to
make their garden or yard friendlier to Monarchs or other
butterflies, this is a must-have guide. An essential guide for
aspiring and experienced butterfly gardeners Encourages readers to
rethink gardening choices to support butterflies and other
pollinators in their gardens and communities Introduces gardeners
to butterfly watching Includes regional lists of plant species that
are time-proven to help sustain butterflies and their caterpillars
Features informative interviews with expert butterfly gardeners
from across the United States
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Highgrove
- An English Country Garden
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The Prince Of Wales; Text written by Bunny Guinness; Photographs by Marianne Majerus, Andrew Butler, Andrew Lawson
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This sumptuous book starts with a history of the cottage garden. A
chapter on planning and design introduces the main styles and the
familiar features of the cottage garden are then covered in turn -
from hedges and fences, to paths, arches, furniture and the
creative reuse of materials. The following two chapters focus on
growing flowers and shrubs and fruit and vegetables. Step-by-step
sequences include how to protect young plants, plan a four-year
crop rotation, and prune fruit trees. A chapter on livestock and
wildlife shows how to care for chickens and other animals, and how
to attract wildlife from birds and bees to hedgehogs and bats. A
comprehensive directory then breaks down the wide variety of plants
that give the cottage garden its appeal.
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