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The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening, Volume 3 - All the know-how you need to build and grow a raised bed garden... The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening, Volume 3 - All the know-how you need to build and grow a raised bed garden (Paperback)
Calikim
R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Big Book of Backyard Medicine - The Ultimate Guide to Home-Grown Herbal Remedies (Paperback): Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew... The Big Book of Backyard Medicine - The Ultimate Guide to Home-Grown Herbal Remedies (Paperback)
Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew Seal
R618 Discovery Miles 6 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests - Ingenious ways to protect your garden without harming wildlife... RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests - Ingenious ways to protect your garden without harming wildlife (Hardcover)
Simon Akeroyd
R509 R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Save R49 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'Discover clever methods for protecting your plants and crops without harming wildlife in this engaging and humorous compendium... If, in despair and dejection, you've been tempted to reach for a bottle of insecticide or order an animal trap, then think again; here's a whole book of handy tips and tricks.' Gardens Illustrated From the green-thumbed optimist who views their garden as a calming getaway to those that see backyard life as more of a struggle against weeds and pests, almost all gardeners will meet a creature or two who will drive them to despair. Plenty of gardeners are ready to swear off nasty chemical deterrents and bloodthirsty solutions. But how can you save your squash and uphold your hostas at the same time? 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel serves up a smorgasbord of eco-friendly ideas and solutions. They're legal, humane and - best of all - effective. Cut through the old wives tales, save your salt for seasoning, and discover gold-standard, sustainable planting solutions and crop-saving tips from gardeners who know exactly how you feel.

Gotthard Ludwig Kosegarten (German, Hardcover): Hans Franck Gotthard Ludwig Kosegarten (German, Hardcover)
Hans Franck
R1,077 Discovery Miles 10 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Gardens Under Big Skies - Reimagining Outdoor Space, the Dutch Way (Hardcover): Noel Kingsbury Gardens Under Big Skies - Reimagining Outdoor Space, the Dutch Way (Hardcover)
Noel Kingsbury; Photographs by Maayke De Ridder
R987 Discovery Miles 9 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Netherlands is steeped in horticultural history and its gardens have long been a place for innovation and progressive thinking, exemplified by iconic figures such as the landscape architect Mien Ruys and naturalistic plant pioneer Piet Oudolf. In this book, Noel Kingsbury and Maayke de Ridder explore how the particularities of landscape, history and culture in the Netherlands have given rise to distinctive gardens and demonstrates how a new generation of Dutch designers are reimagining outdoor space in such a revolutionary way. At the heart of the story is a people intimately engaged with their surroundings, as proud of the feats of engineering used to reclaim their land from the sea as they are passionate about nature and biodiversity. This creative tension is played out in their parks and gardens: a clean, pared-back aesthetic contrasts with billowing planting; water is managed and made accessible with boardwalks; and meandering paths lead to inviting outbuildings for work and relaxation. These inspiring examples of sustainable, modern, liveable outdoor spaces will appeal to forward-looking garden makers wherever they live.

Turf Management in the Transition Zone (Hardcover): J H Dunn Turf Management in the Transition Zone (Hardcover)
J H Dunn
R2,526 Discovery Miles 25 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The essential resource for managing turfgrasses in the Transition Zone In the Transition Zone, where temperature and precipitation vary greatly from season to season, maintaining healthy, high-quality turfgrass requires year-round focus. Turfgrass managers must practice intensive maintenance of cool-season grasses or use warm-season grasses, which become dormant in the cool days of fall and winter. Turf Management in the Transition Zone covers all the fundamental principles of maintaining turfgrass in this complex growing area. It helps turfgrass managers in transition areas develop a deeper understanding of: The growth cycles of cool- and warm-season grasses Turfgrass physiology, nutrition, and soil science Cultural practices, including mowing and irrigation Management of climate-specific diseases and insects Complete with more than 100 illustrations and tables,Turf Management in the Transition Zone offers expert advice for everyday turf-maintenance issues faced by golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, greenkeepers, lawn care specialists, and golf course architects and builders.

The New England Gardener's Book of Lists (Paperback): Karan Davis Cutler The New England Gardener's Book of Lists (Paperback)
Karan Davis Cutler
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The New England Gardener's Book of Lists contains essential information for anyone gardening in the unique climates of the upper northeast. This vital guide provides expert advice on choosing appropriate annuals, biennials, and perennials, tending bulbs, roses, shrubs, and vines, and selecting trees, native plants, ferns, grasses, and groundcovers for particular conditions.

The Secret Life of Compost -  A "How-to" & "Why" Guide to Composting-Lawn,Garden, Feedlot and Farm (Paperback): Malcolm C. Beck The Secret Life of Compost - A "How-to" & "Why" Guide to Composting-Lawn,Garden, Feedlot and Farm (Paperback)
Malcolm C. Beck
R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

We don't need to poison the earth in order to grow better food, and what is harmful to the environment when improperly disposed of often can be turned back to the soil in a beneficial way through composting - if you know how. Here's how. Malcolm Beck's Garden-Ville is one of the largest commercial composting operations in the country. He shares his insight into the processes of decay that can transform everything from lawn trimmings to sewer sludge into life-giving earth. Coupled with Beck's insight into nature and practical advice are remarks from Charles Walters, author, founder of Acres U.S.A.

Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden (Paperback): John Tampion, Maureen Tampion Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden (Paperback)
John Tampion, Maureen Tampion 1
R479 R245 Discovery Miles 2 450 Save R234 (49%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This title includes a comprehensive directory of plants and a bonus chapter on photographing butterflies. This latest title, from a growing and successful series, is by a UK author. You can turn your garden into a haven for butterflies by giving them the right plants to feed on and providing suitable places to breed and hibernate. This beautifully illustrated book brings together all the information you will need to encourage garden butterflies in temperate countries. Every garden has the potential to attract butterflies - no matter how large or small or its location. Learn about the basics of butterfly lifecycles, preferred habitats, human impact on populations, types of garden, breeding and overwintering. Delve into the handy directory listings of plant species to attract butterflies, common garden butterflies and food plants for caterpillars. A bonus chapter on photographing butterflies describes the practicalities of capturing them in photographs. This title includes on butterfly species from temperate parts of Britain, continental Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.

The Vegan Gardener - Using vegan-organic techniques for a planet-friendly, wildlife-abundant, beautiful and productive garden... The Vegan Gardener - Using vegan-organic techniques for a planet-friendly, wildlife-abundant, beautiful and productive garden (Hardcover)
John Walker
R530 R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Save R32 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"By harnessing the power of plants to grow more plants, my garden - which at the outset was always intended to be organic - quietly became vegan by stealth. Realising I had crafted a vibrant, nature-filled and no-dig garden from scratch, and was able to sustain it without lifting a forkful of manure, or any of the other grisly by-products (dried blood, bonemeal) of the animal-exploiting meat, dairy, poultry and fishery industries, filled me with an unexpected buzz. That same buzz has taken my growing, as well as my thinking about how what I do in my garden affects our natural world, way beyond just organic gardening. My vegan-organic gardening journey delights and surprises and teaches me something new each day, and I know of no better way to bring beauty and abundance into our beleaguered, changing world." Our natural living world is undergoing profound change, with implications for every living thing on earth. To meet this challenge we must rethink many aspects of our everyday lives, including the way in which we cultivate our gardens. This book explains a mindful, gentle, yet powerful way of gardening that is in harmony with nature. Vegan gardening builds on the spirit and philosophy of organic gardening - but goes way beyond it. We discover how our garden (or backyard) is actually a living, dynamic ecosystem in its own right, and how wildlife, in all its guises, is crucial to creating a healthy ecological balance. Climate-friendly gardening is explored with examples of how to take practical steps to reduce our 'gardening footprint'. Peat composts deplete the world of non-renewable resources, but there are effective (and easy) alternatives and solutions for flourishing plants. Pests only need to be contained, not killed - and beneficial wildlife can be encouraged.The no-dig approach is better for the soil and the plants - as well as your back! The concept of a vegan-organic, closed-loop garden, self-sufficient in everything it needs - from soil-building compost to plant supports - is shown in action.

The Handbook Of Nature Study in Color - Trees and Garden Flowers (Paperback): Anna B Comstock The Handbook Of Nature Study in Color - Trees and Garden Flowers (Paperback)
Anna B Comstock
R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 In Stock
Trellises, Planters & Raised Beds - 50 Easy, Unique, and Useful Projects You Can Make with Common Tools and Materials... Trellises, Planters & Raised Beds - 50 Easy, Unique, and Useful Projects You Can Make with Common Tools and Materials (Paperback)
Editors of Cool Springs Press
R715 R648 Discovery Miles 6 480 Save R67 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A step-by-step guide that gives any gardener all the information needed to make garden furnishings that are both simple and beautiful. This book includes 50 complete plans for trellises, raised beds, planters, window boxes, and just about any imaginable project you can make to train and display plants in your garden and around your home. Featured projects are created using a host of easily found materials, including wood, metal, hypertufa, upcycled barrels, clay pots, sticks, latticework, copper tubing, re-rod, wire, landscape timbers, retaining wall block, and natural stone. Each plan includes photographs, a scaled plan drawing, cutting and shopping lists, and thorough step-by-step instructions.

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
R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Meadows - At Great Dixter and Beyond (Hardcover): Christopher Lloyd, Fergus Garrett Meadows - At Great Dixter and Beyond (Hardcover)
Christopher Lloyd, Fergus Garrett; Photographs by Jonathan Buckley, Carol Casselden; Contributions by Great Dixter Charitable Trust
R938 R795 Discovery Miles 7 950 Save R143 (15%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'To see a meadow in bloom is a great delight - it's alive and teeming with life, mysterious, dynamic . . .' So Christopher Lloyd began his much-admired instructive and celebratory account of meadows, first published in 2004. Few people knew more about meadow gardening than Lloyd, who spent much of his long life developing the flowering tapestries in his garden at Great Dixter, creating scenes of great beauty and a place of pilgrimage for lovers of wildflowers and wildlife. In Meadows he imparted that lifetime's learning, exploring the development and management of meadow areas, explaining how to establish a meadow in a garden setting, describing the hundreds of beautiful grasses, bulbs and perennials and annuals that thrive in different meadow conditions and detailing how to grow them. Lloyd's classic text remains at the heart of this new book, which also includes - as well as much stunning new photography - an extensive introduction by Fergus Garrett, Lloyd's head gardener.

Garden Alchemy - 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More... Garden Alchemy - 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More (Paperback)
Stephanie Rose
R606 R478 Discovery Miles 4 780 Save R128 (21%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
No Dig - Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veg with Less Effort (Hardcover): Charles Dowding No Dig - Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veg with Less Effort (Hardcover)
Charles Dowding; Photographs by Jonathan Buckley
R1,079 R889 Discovery Miles 8 890 Save R190 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Will Bonsall's Essential Guide to Radical, Self-Reliant Gardening - Innovative Techniques for Growing Vegetables, Grains,... Will Bonsall's Essential Guide to Radical, Self-Reliant Gardening - Innovative Techniques for Growing Vegetables, Grains, and Perennial Food Crops with Minimal Fossil Fuel and Animal Inputs (Paperback)
Will Bonsall
R876 R744 Discovery Miles 7 440 Save R132 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Society does not generally expect its farmers to be visionaries." Perhaps not, but longtime Maine farmer and homesteader Will Bonsall does possess a unique clarity of vision that extends all the way from the finer points of soil fertility and seed saving to exploring how we can transform civilization and make our world a better, more resilient place. In Will Bonsall's Essential Guide to Radical, Self-Reliant Gardening, Bonsall maintains that to achieve real wealth we first need to understand the economy of the land, to realize that things that might make sense economically don't always make sense ecologically, and vice versa. The marketplace distorts our values, and our modern dependence on petroleum in particular presents a serious barrier to creating a truly sustainable agriculture. For him the solution is, first and foremost, greater self-reliance, especially in the areas of food and energy. By avoiding any off-farm inputs (fertilizers, minerals, and animal manures), Bonsall has learned how to practice a purely veganic, or plant-based, agriculture-not from a strictly moralistic or philosophical perspective, but because it makes good business sense: spend less instead of making more. What this means in practical terms is that Bonsall draws upon the fertility of on-farm plant materials: compost, green manures, perennial grasses, and forest products like leaves and ramial wood chips. And he grows and harvests a diversity of crops from both cultivated and perennial plants: vegetables, grains, pulses, oilseeds, fruits and nuts-even uncommon but useful permaculture plants like groundnut (Apios). In a friendly, almost conversational way, Bonsall imparts a wealth of knowledge drawn from his more than forty years of farming experience. "My goal," he writes, "is not to feed the world, but to feed myself and let others feed themselves. If we all did that, it might be a good beginning."

Nicole de Vesian - Gardens - Modern Design in Provence (Hardcover): Louisa Jones, Clive Nichols Nicole de Vesian - Gardens - Modern Design in Provence (Hardcover)
Louisa Jones, Clive Nichols
R924 R753 Discovery Miles 7 530 Save R171 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Permaculture Student 2 - the Textbook 3rd Edition [Hardcover] - A Collection of Regenerative Solutions (Hardcover, 3rd... The Permaculture Student 2 - the Textbook 3rd Edition [Hardcover] - A Collection of Regenerative Solutions (Hardcover, 3rd ed.)
Matt Powers
R2,125 Discovery Miles 21 250 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Planting for Pollinators - Creating a Garden Haven (Paperback): Heather Angel Planting for Pollinators - Creating a Garden Haven (Paperback)
Heather Angel
R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Planting for Pollinators is an easy-to-use gardening guide to help you encourage different types of insect pollinators into your garden. Insect pollinators not only bring joy to our gardens, they also provide an essential service for our planet. Without bees, flies, hoverflies, butterflies, moths and beetles, some of our favourite foods, flowers and plants would cease to exist. Whether you have a large garden, an urban balcony or just a window box, planting to encourage pollinators is a fantastic and surprisingly easy first step in creating a wildlife-friendly space. Planting for Pollinators features a wide range of plants, with guidance on the best ways to nurture lawns and verges, pollinator predation and tips on watching and photographing wildlife. Beautifully illustrated throughout with images from award-winning wildlife photographer Heather Angel, this essential guide will show you how plants communicate with insects, and why it's so important to protect our pollinators. Organised by season and featuring more than 100 plant species - including bulbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs and climbers - this practical guide will help you to discover the short- and long-term benefits of having a variety of pollinators visit your garden.

Pietro Porcinai and the Landscape of Modern Italy (Hardcover, New Ed): Marc Treib, Luigi Latini Pietro Porcinai and the Landscape of Modern Italy (Hardcover, New Ed)
Marc Treib, Luigi Latini
R4,500 Discovery Miles 45 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Born in Florence in 1910, Pietro Porcinai grew up on the classic grounds of the Villa Gamberaia in Settignano where his father served as head gardener. Although he studied agriculture in college, Porcinai's true interest lay in the landscape architecture practice he founded in 1938. Early projects centered in the area of Arezzo, whose style reflected modernA ized traditional models. In the postwar era the office flourished, producing modern gardens of remarkable design and use of plants. In these works, Porcinai convincingly demonstrated the affinity between historical architecture and landscapes unA compromisingly modern. During his long and productive career he also consulted on autostrada planning, and designed public parks, memorials, and even a Pinocchio theme park-at times collaborating with noted architects such as Renzo Piano, Carlo Scarpa and Oscar Niemeyer. This book, the first English-language study on Pietro Porcinai provides a comprehensive and richly illustrated overview of his life and remarkable achievements.

Planting with Nature - A Guide to Sustainable Gardening (Paperback): Kirsty Wilson Planting with Nature - A Guide to Sustainable Gardening (Paperback)
Kirsty Wilson; Illustrated by Hazel France
R459 R418 Discovery Miles 4 180 Save R41 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

By reimagining how we design and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. If we all take positive steps in our gardens, no matter how small, we can all really make a difference in the world. This book focuses on the activities and planting suitable for a Scottish climate but also contains lots of useful information relevant for gardeners throughout the UK. Practical information on planning is followed by expert guidance on: Planting for wildlife in nectar-rich borders, wildflower meadows, hedgerows, trees and shrubs Building for wildlife with bird boxes, bug boxes, feeders and ponds Green gardening approaches with fruit and veg production, rain gardens, green roofs, compost making and creating new plants through propagation Attracting birds, bees, butterflies and other insects, aquatic life and nightlife

An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design (Paperback, 2nd edition): James Blake An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design (Paperback, 2nd edition)
James Blake
R1,859 Discovery Miles 18 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How do you design a landscape book suitable for its intended uses? How can the natural qualities of a landscape be enhanced with new features and focal points? How can you make pedestrians stay on the footpath? What kind of plant, path or wall should you put where, and what sort of contract should you choose for your client's contractor? This refreshingly down-to-earth introduction to the vast subject of landscape design and construction answers all these questions, guiding new students through the many facets of professional practice and welding together the artistic, legal, financial, environmental and management issues which can seem so dauntingly disconnected. Illustrated with original drawings, photographs, sample plans and facsimiles, including a new colour plate section, this readable classic has been fully revised and updated throughout. It opens with a completely new chapter which explains design and aesthetic principles, explores the history of our relationship to landscape, and shows how design principles can be applied to influence reactions to the finished site. The author then considers different elements of hard landscape and their relative merits in different situations. The soft landscape section includes coverage of the effects of mass and form, natural and abstract planting, and the difficult subject of plant selection. A step-by-step guide through all the stages of managing a project, from initial discussions with clients, site inspection, surveying and quoting, through tendering, contracting, contractual agreements, development from concept design to final plans and drawings, as well as maintenance, now includes the current information on CDM regulations and provides readers with a plain-speaking reference on client management and contractual administration. Added to the guide to drawing and lettering is an extensive section on computer-aided design. A bibliography and list of useful organization are also included.

The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook - The Complete Guide for Beginners (Paperback): Hirose The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook - The Complete Guide for Beginners (Paperback)
Hirose
R815 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R273 (33%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Written by one of Japan's foremost experts, The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook provides a complete overview of every aspect of bonsai gardening. Over 1,000 photos demonstrate each step involved in raising and caring for 70 types of bonsai, supporting the book's "learn by imitation and observation" approach. This detailed book will serve as a timeless reference to cultivating pines, maples, flowering and fruit bearing trees and many other varieties. This practical, comprehensive bonsai guide includes information about: Types of bonsai and how to choose them Basic tree shapes and how to display them Tools, soils, and containers Transplanting, root trimming, watering and fertilizing Propagation, pruning, wiring and support And much more!

The Shady Lady's Guide to Northeast Shade Gardening (Paperback, second edition): Amy Ziffer The Shady Lady's Guide to Northeast Shade Gardening (Paperback, second edition)
Amy Ziffer
R666 R582 Discovery Miles 5 820 Save R84 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Shady Lady's Guide to Northeast Shade Gardening is a crash course in the essentials of shade gardening, helping gardeners take advantage of the potential in shadow. Within this expanded second edition, Amy Ziffer identifies best practices, best plants, and best information for the greater Northeast. Placed in a broader context of ecology, Ziffer promotes gardening as the act of focusing the natural world rather than manipulating it. She categorizes shade plants based on their function in the garden and describes how to cultivate them with a high likelihood of success and a minimum of failure and frustration. Ziffer introduces the concept of "backbone plants," which should make up 75 to 80 percent of a shade garden, and discusses soils, fertilization, maintenance, animal browsing, and much more, providing clear and concise advice on what to do and what not to do. This edition of The Shady Lady's Guide to Northeast Shade Gardening includes an expanded illustrated plant gallery with over forty new photos, an updated taxonomic classification of the plants, and a candid discussion of the future effects of climate change.

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