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Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods

Creative gardening with indigenous plants - A South African guide (Paperback, 2nd ed): Pitta Joffe, Tinus Oberholzer Creative gardening with indigenous plants - A South African guide (Paperback, 2nd ed)
Pitta Joffe, Tinus Oberholzer 1
R520 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 7 - 10 working days

Creative gardening with indigenous plants, now in its second edition, is an invaluable handbook for South African gardeners. In this comprehensive guide the authors set out to popularise the use of indigenous South African plants in gardens, parks, on roadsides and anywhere where previously exotic plants were preferred. This book covers more than 300 plants, all illustrated by stunning photographs in full colour showing the whole plant as well as selected features such as flowers, fruit, leaves and bark. The text comprises a description of each plant, its usages - including medicinal uses and snippets of folklore - and advice on cultivation. Introductory chapters cover topics such as propagating plants from seeds and cuttings, gardening in the different climate regions, and using indigenous plants to attract birds and insects to the garden. Taking a very practical approach, using symbols, distribution maps, plant size and flower colour, the authors lead the reader to the correct plant to choose for the application, whether this be tree, shrub, annual, perennial, climber or water-loving plant. This all-inclusive book is a must for gardeners, horticulturists, landscape designers and anyone involved in the South African nursery industry.

The Moon Gardener - A Biodynamic Guide to Getting the Best from Your Garden (Paperback): Peter Berg The Moon Gardener - A Biodynamic Guide to Getting the Best from Your Garden (Paperback)
Peter Berg; Translated by Matthew Barton
R518 R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Save R49 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

As the earth's neighbour, the moon affects not only ocean tides but also the growth and development of plants. In this finely illustrated, full-colour book - packed with practical tips for the novice as well as the advanced gardener - Peter Berg offers a clear summary of the basics of lunar and biodynamic gardening, together with in-depth sections on: activating and enlivening the soil; biodynamic preparations; making good compost; crop rotation and green manuring; cultivation work and care of the garden; practical plant protection; rich harvesting; saving your own seed. Building on the the intensive research of his mentor Maria Thun and the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, Berg explains how the subtle influences from the cosmos work on the plant world, distinguishing between 'root', 'leaf', 'blossom' and 'fruit' days in the working calendar. An understanding of such natural processes, in conjunction with the practical knowledge described in this book, can lead to productive, chemical-free gardening, with healthy plants and abundant harvests.

Survival 101 Raised Bed Gardening and Food Storage - The Complete Survival Guide to Growing Your Food, Food Storage, and Food... Survival 101 Raised Bed Gardening and Food Storage - The Complete Survival Guide to Growing Your Food, Food Storage, and Food Preservation in 2021 (2 Books IN 1) (Paperback)
Rory Anderson
R636 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R94 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
101 Essential Tips Bonsai - Breaks Down the Subject into 101 Easy-to-Grasp Tips (Paperback): Harry Tomlinson 101 Essential Tips Bonsai - Breaks Down the Subject into 101 Easy-to-Grasp Tips (Paperback)
Harry Tomlinson 1
R182 R148 Discovery Miles 1 480 Save R34 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Everything you need to know about bonsai care, maintenance, design, and arrangement. With clear explanations of bonsai and what it is, these 101 easy-to-grasp tips have everything you need to get the results you want. Build knowledge and confidence with this must-have pocket guide, filled with the essentials you're looking for including pointers and advice on cultivating bonsai plants. Create a sense of balance and serenity in your home with these beautiful miniature trees and bring the ancient practice into the 21st century. Using a step-by-step approach, 101 Essential Tips: Bonsai explains design and style principles, which containers to use, how to cultivate a bonsai plant and more. Learn about the different suitable species, from Japanese red maple to Scots pine, find out how to prune, reshape with wiring, implement Saikei and rock planting, and develop a watering routine to keep your living art healthy. Whether you want to build on your basic skills or become an expert, 101 Essential Tips: Bonsai is right for you. This pocket guide is chock-full of information to guide you, inspire you, and give you the knowledge and confidence you're looking for.

New Landscaping Ideas that Work (Paperback): Julie Moir Messervy New Landscaping Ideas that Work (Paperback)
Julie Moir Messervy
R700 R481 Discovery Miles 4 810 Save R219 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Homeowners looking to revitalize their yards will absolutely love the more than 350 innovative design suggestions presented in New Landscaping Ideas that Work. In it, practical design advice is paired with the author's 30+ years of expertise to create a complete do-it-yourself guide and primer for homeowners looking to transform all aspects of their yard into inviting outdoor spaces. design strategies for combining elements and creating spaces that work for them and their home tips for working effectively with landscaping professionals innovative ideas for transforming all aspects of their yard into inviting outdoor spaces strategies for designing more sustainable landscapes and gardens Practical design advice as well as over 350 innovative ideas combine to give homeowners the only sourcebook they'll need to make smart design, buying, and installation decisions.

RHS The Tree in My Garden - Choose One Tree, Plant It - and Change the World (Hardcover): Kate Bradbury RHS The Tree in My Garden - Choose One Tree, Plant It - and Change the World (Hardcover)
Kate Bradbury; Illustrated by Lucille Clerc
R475 R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Save R96 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

One tree, in one garden. Can it really make a difference? In RHS The Tree in My Garden, award-winning wildlife author Kate Bradbury reveals the amazing effect planting a single tree in your garden can have - and dares to imagine what would happen if every gardener up and down the country did the same. Combining practical gardening advice, eye-opening scientific research, reflections on the cultural importance of different species, and evocative accounts of how vital trees are for countless different forms of wildlife, this book will leave you in no doubt that every garden needs a tree! This terrific tree book features a directory of 50 key species, each one beautifully illustrated by Lucille Clerc and packed with information about each tree's appearance, care needs, and the wildlife it supports - to help you choose the best tree for your own garden, or learn more about the trees you may already have. Dive into the pages of this tree identification book to discover: - 50 illustrated profiles of a wide range of trees suitable for different gardens and preferences - Eye-opening accounts of the importance of trees for our planet, our wildlife, and ourselves - Essential practical information to help readers choose, plant, prune, and care for their tree - Ideas for making your own leaf mould and ways to get involved in community planting projects - Stunning illustrations by Lucille Clerc that convey the beauty and the mystery of trees This book is perfect for anyone wanting to attract more wildlife to their garden! So whether you're an environmentalist intent on reducing your carbon footprint, a budding gardener looking to choose the best tree for your outdoor space or you're simply seeking a guide about the natural history of the trees in your garden, RHS The Tree In My Garden is something the whole family can explore, discover and love. No garden should be without a tree. Plant one, watch it grow - and become part of something bigger!

Gardening Without Work (Paperback): Ruth Stout Gardening Without Work (Paperback)
Ruth Stout
R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Suburban Micro-Farm - Modern Solutions for Busy People (Paperback): Amy Stross The Suburban Micro-Farm - Modern Solutions for Busy People (Paperback)
Amy Stross
R849 R634 Discovery Miles 6 340 Save R215 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 2, 2nd Edition - Water-Harvesting Earthworks (Paperback, Revised edition):... Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 2, 2nd Edition - Water-Harvesting Earthworks (Paperback, Revised edition)
Brad Lancaster; Foreword by Andy Lipkis
R1,238 R997 Discovery Miles 9 970 Save R241 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

2020 independent Press Award Winner--Green Book Category Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 2 is a how-to guide enabling you to "plant the rain" by creating water-harvesting "earthworks" or "rain gardens." Earthworks are simple, inexpensive strategies and landforms that passively harvest multiple sources of free on-site water including rainfall, stormwater runoff, air conditioning condensate, and greywater within "living tanks" of soil and vegetation. The plants then pump the water back out in the form of beauty, food, shelter, wildlife habitat, timber and forage, while controlling erosion, reducing down-stream flooding, dropping utility costs, increasing soil fertility, and improving water and air quality. This revised and expanded full-color second edition builds on the information in Volume 1 by showing you how to turn your yard, school, business, park, and neighborhood into lively, regenerative producers of resources. Conditions at home will improve as you simultaneously enrich the ecosystem and inspire the surrounding community. Learn to select, place, size, construct, and plant your chosen earthworks. All is made easier and more effective by the illustrations of natural patterns of water and sediment flow with which you can collaborate or mimic. Detailed step-by-step instructions with over 550 images show you how to do it, and plentiful stories of success motivate you so you will do it!

DIY Hydroponic Gardens - How to Design and Build an Inexpensive System for Growing Plants in Water (Paperback, First Edition,... DIY Hydroponic Gardens - How to Design and Build an Inexpensive System for Growing Plants in Water (Paperback, First Edition, New Edition)
Tyler Baras
R536 R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Save R89 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Terrariums - Gardens Under Glass - Designing, Creating, and Planting Modern Indoor Gardens (Paperback): Maria Colletti Terrariums - Gardens Under Glass - Designing, Creating, and Planting Modern Indoor Gardens (Paperback)
Maria Colletti
R528 R438 Discovery Miles 4 380 Save R90 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Freestyle Bonsai - How to pot, grow, prune, and shape - Bend the rules of traditional bonsai (Hardcover): Jerome Kellerhals,... Freestyle Bonsai - How to pot, grow, prune, and shape - Bend the rules of traditional bonsai (Hardcover)
Jerome Kellerhals, Mariannjely Marval
R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Gardener's Guide to Succulents - A Handbook of Over 125 Exquisite Varieties of Succulents and Cacti (Hardcover):... The Gardener's Guide to Succulents - A Handbook of Over 125 Exquisite Varieties of Succulents and Cacti (Hardcover)
Matsuyama
R415 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R48 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering--and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size--this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to offer, presenting a wide variety of popular plants to help you create striking, aesthetically pleasing compositions. This succulent guide includes information about: What each variety needs and where it thrives Plant characteristics, with ratings on ease of growth and maintenance requirements Ideas for group plantings and illustrated tips on indoor planting Striking identification photos, rich in color and contrast This succulent encyclopedia is a useful resource for everyone--from cacti beginners looking to decorate their living space to serious gardeners hoping to expand their succulent plantings.

Create Your Own Bonsai (Hardcover): Norman Ken Create Your Own Bonsai (Hardcover)
Norman Ken
R267 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R60 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bonsai are ornate, exquisitely formed trees; they are not merely plants, but elaborate works of art. In this practical and handy-sized guide, the intricate process of bonsai is demystified and made accessible to everyone. The book is packed with projects on how to grow and care for these miniature trees. Practical advice on how to start a bonsai from seed or from cuttings is given, as well as detailed steps on how to prune and shape different tree types. Guidance is offered on how to care for your trees through the seasons, and what tools and materials to work with. There are also useful tips on what pots and containers should be used to create the best effects. With its accessible step-by-step format, this book provides all the information gardeners will need to master this intriguing, stimulating and spiritually creative art.

Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, Revised and Updated Second Edition - A Natural Approach to Pest Control (Paperback,... Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, Revised and Updated Second Edition - A Natural Approach to Pest Control (Paperback, Second Edition)
Jessica Walliser
R471 Discovery Miles 4 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Berry Finder - A guide to native plants with fleshy fruits (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Dorcas S. Miller Berry Finder - A guide to native plants with fleshy fruits (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Dorcas S. Miller; Illustrated by Cherie Hunter Day
R147 R119 Discovery Miles 1 190 Save R28 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Gaia's Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition): Toby Hemenway Gaia's Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Toby Hemenway
R706 R532 Discovery Miles 5 320 Save R174 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first edition of Gaia's Garden sparked the imagination of America's home gardeners, introducing permaculture's central message: Working with Nature, not against her, results in more beautiful, abundant, and forgiving gardens. This extensively revised and expanded second edition broadens the reach and depth of the permaculture approach for urban and suburban growers.

Many people mistakenly think that ecological gardening--which involves growing a wide range of edible and other useful plants--can take place only on a large, multiacre scale. As Hemenway demonstrates, it's fun and easy to create a "backyard ecosystem" by assembling communities of plants that can work cooperatively and perform a variety of functions, including:

Building and maintaining soil fertility and structure

Catching and conserving water in the landscape

Providing habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and animals

Growing an edible "forest" that yields seasonal fruits, nuts, and other foods

This revised and updated edition also features a new chapter on urban permaculture, designed especially for people in cities and suburbs who have very limited growing space. Whatever size yard or garden you have to work with, you can apply basic permaculture principles to make it more diverse, more natural, more productive, and more beautiful. Best of all, once it's established, an ecological garden will reduce or eliminate most of the backbreaking work that's needed to maintain the typical lawn and garden.

Stonescaping Idea Book (Paperback): Andrew Wormer Stonescaping Idea Book (Paperback)
Andrew Wormer
R682 R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Save R109 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The right kind of stone and how you incorporate it in your landscape and garden can make all the difference. Stone, a broad term that includes pavers, fieldstones, bricks, rocks and boulders, and stone veneer, can be used to create a distinct yet practical component to any yard. And with the variety of natural and manufactured stone products widely available today, incorporating stone in the landscape is no longer out of reach.
"Stonescaping Idea Book" showcases a wide range of inspiring and practical ideas for using stone in all types of landscape settings and for all budgets and regions of the country. Along with tried-and-true designs for inviting walkways and beautiful walls, new ways of using stone in gardens and patio spaces are also presented. You'll discover ideas for creating graceful streams, waterfalls, or even simple fountains that will help transform your backyard into a private retreat. And you'll find a wide range of outdoor living spaces that family and friends can enjoy for years to come. As the examples in the book demonstrate, there is a world of stone to explore; this book will help get you started on the right path.
Topics covered include:
Patios & Terraces
Paths, Walks & Steps
Walls
Pools & Ponds
Seating & Sculpture

The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook - Identify and Solve Common Pest Problems on Edible Plants - All Natural Solutions!... The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook - Identify and Solve Common Pest Problems on Edible Plants - All Natural Solutions! (Paperback)
Susan Mulvihill
R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Green Gardening Handbook - Grow, Eat and Enjoy (Hardcover): Nancy Birtwhistle The Green Gardening Handbook - Grow, Eat and Enjoy (Hardcover)
Nancy Birtwhistle
R462 R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Save R120 (26%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The follow up to the Sunday Times bestselling Clean and Green and Green Living Made Easy, former Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle's third book is a guide to gardening and growing at home, all with a sustainable, eco-friendly outlook and suffused with the author's customary passion, knowledge, and warmth. Whether you have a sprawling garden, a modest patch of grass or just a spare windowsill, The Green Gardening Handbook will help you make the most of your space, and what it can grow. The book is split into the four seasons and provides information on everything from when to plant potatoes, what sort of fertiliser to use and the plethora of foods that can be grown from tiny pots in your kitchen. It features seasonal recipes and guides to storing and preserving, tips for getting kids involved and excited about where food comes from and provides a blueprint for embracing the joy of growing and eating from your own garden - and reducing your carbon footprint in the process. Packed with advice on composting, clothing and basic equipment, and demonstrating the mental and physical benefits of gardening, The Green Gardening Handbook is underlined by Nancy's belief that once we understand the seasons we can live a healthier lifestyle that in turn will ensure our planet stays healthy too.

Growing Up the Wall - How to Grow Food in Vertical Places, on Roofs and in Small Spaces (Paperback): Sue Fisher Growing Up the Wall - How to Grow Food in Vertical Places, on Roofs and in Small Spaces (Paperback)
Sue Fisher
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Grow up! If you have limited outdoor space and would like to grow your food, this practical illustrated guide will help you transform previously plant-free zones into thriving, beneficial and utterly beautiful food-growing areas. Using special containers, either bought or home-made, as well as conventional methods such as containers on a roof or growing plants up walls, you can grow a wide range of edible crops - and grab a salad for lunch without getting your feet wet. This book includes: * Creating edible roof gardens * Planning and growing crops on green roofs, including on sheds * Using a wide variety of containers, e.g. ladder allotments and growing frames, with details of how to make them * Making the most of wall boxes and hanging baskets * A directory of plants suitable for vertical growing - fruit, flowers and herbs as well as vegetables - with advice on how to cultivate them. Whether you have an apartment with just a wall, windowsill, balcony or small flat roof; a school with nothing but a tarmac playground; or just a paved courtyard in your community centre, this book will get you started on a new way of growing.

Grow Bag Gardening - The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Flowers in Lightweight,... Grow Bag Gardening - The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Flowers in Lightweight, Eco-friendly Fabric Pots - Perfect For: Porches, Patios, Decks, Urban Gardens, Balconies & Rooftops. Grow Anywhere! (Paperback)
Kevin Espiritu
R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Creative Water Effects in the Garden - Practical Inspiration for Professional Gardeners and Landscapers with Step-by-step... Creative Water Effects in the Garden - Practical Inspiration for Professional Gardeners and Landscapers with Step-by-step Projects and 300 Photographs (Paperback)
Gilly Love
R349 R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Save R74 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This lavishly illustrated book celebrates water gardening in all its forms. How to create a wealth of water features, with advice on incorporating them stylishly into the garden. Over 300 glorious photographs show ideas, examples and how to achieve the practical results you want.

Propagating Plants - How to Create New Plants for Free (Hardcover): Alan Toogood Propagating Plants - How to Create New Plants for Free (Hardcover)
Alan Toogood
R1,073 R908 Discovery Miles 9 080 Save R165 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
RHS 50 Ways to Start a Garden - Ideas and Inspiration for Growing Indoors and Out (Hardcover): Simon Akeroyd RHS 50 Ways to Start a Garden - Ideas and Inspiration for Growing Indoors and Out (Hardcover)
Simon Akeroyd
R539 R445 Discovery Miles 4 450 Save R94 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

*** 'So you know you want to start gardening but you have no idea where to begin? ... Simon Akeroyd gives step-by-step guidance on everything from creating a cactus collection to growing fruit in hanging baskets. The book turns what is often a daunting task into bite-size steps that can often be done in an afternoon.' George Hudson, Evening Standard, favourite garden publications of the year Aimed at first-time gardeners, those in rented accommodation or anyone with limited outdoor space, this book teaches how to take stock of an environment and start a garden. With ideas for gardens, patio spaces, courtyards, balconies and interiors, these 50 easy-to-adopt ideas provide the steps to success for even the most inexperienced gardeners. Contents include: - Create a floral display with bulbs that last all year - Grow pet-friendly plants - Create a vegetable harvest in pots - Add height in flat spaces - Make a mow-free lawn - Hang plants around your home

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