Groundcover Revolution
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Groundcover Revolution
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Author : Kathy Jentz
language : en
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Release Date : 2023-01-24
Groundcover Revolution written by Kathy Jentz and has been published by Cool Springs Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-24 with Gardening categories.
Tired of spending your weekends mowing, trimming, and edging? Then it’s time to say goodbye to your standard grass lawn and join the Groundcover Revolution! Turns out you’re not alone in your desire to ditch the lawn and replace it with something prettier, more diverse, lower maintenance, welcoming to pollinators, and good for Earth’s climate health. Reducing the lawn is among the biggest trends in homeownership, with an endless stream of homeowners looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a traditional turfgrass lawn. In the last few years alone, over 23 million American adults converted part of their lawn to a natural landscape, and now they’re looking to do even more. The biggest challenge to adopting this new ideal of the perfect lawn? Knowing how and when to replace your turf, and which plants are the best ones for the job. Groundcover Revolution is here with all the answers you need (and some you didn’t even know you needed!). Those answers include: How replacing a lawn with groundcovers reduces resource consumption on a significant level Why groundcovers require far less long-term maintenance than turf after establishment The many additional benefits of groundcovers, including erosion control, a reduction in chemical usage, a boost in biodiversity, and mitigation of climate change as a carbon sink The ways groundcovers overcome challenges such as tree roots, compacted soils, poor drainage, and dense shade The step-by-step mechanics of how to get rid of your lawn, how to place and plant groundcovers from seeds, plugs, or transplants, and how to care for your new “quilted lawn” once it’s in place Also included are 40 in-depth profiles of plants that are perfect choices for replacing a grass lawn. There are options for sun, for shade, for dry and wet sites, and for various climates around the globe. There are choices that bloom, options that are evergreen, and selections that are deer resistant. Author Kathy Jentz has also included an incredibly useful chart that gives youall the specifics on each of the 40 choices for quick reference and to make your groundcover selection process even easier. Don’t let a lack of information stop you from creating the no-mow groundcover lawn of your dreams. Join the revolution and say goodbye to the burden of lawn care and hello to summer weekends relaxing by the pool or camping with family and friends. Whether you want to replace the entire lawn or just reduce the amount of land dedicated to turf, it’s time to usher in a new and improved idea of what a beautiful lawn should be.
Garden Revolution
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Author : Larry Weaner
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press
Release Date : 2016-05-18
Garden Revolution written by Larry Weaner and has been published by Timber Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-18 with Gardening categories.
AHS Book Award winner This lushly-photographed reference is an important moment in horticulture that will be embraced by anyone looking for a better, smarter way to garden. Larry Weaner is an icon in the world of ecological landscape design, and now his revolutionary approach is available to all gardeners. Garden Revolution shows how an ecological approach to planting can lead to beautiful gardens that buck much of conventional gardening’s counter-productive, time-consuming practices. Instead of picking the wrong plant and then constantly tilling, weeding, irrigating, and fertilizing, Weaner advocates for choosing plants that are adapted to the soil and climate of a specific site and letting them naturally evolve over time. Allowing the plants to find their own niches, to spread their seed around until they find the microclimate and spot that suits them best, creates a landscape that is vibrant, dynamic, and gorgeous year after year.
The Complete Book Of Ground Covers
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Author : Gary Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press
Release Date : 2022-10-11
The Complete Book Of Ground Covers written by Gary Lewis and has been published by Timber Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-11 with Gardening categories.
Ground covers are widely thought of as utilitarian—we turn to them when we have a problem that needs a solution. How fast will it fill an area? Can we put it into the tight spaces between pavers? How much foot traffic can it withstand? Yet these plants also offer a diverse range of beautiful and intriguing options with a variety of colors, textures, and forms. They can unify a landscape, knit together plantings and hardscape, and add extra layers of beauty, dynamism, and surprise. As a replacement for lawns, they can reduce our use of water, fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, carbon-based fuels, and transform a yard into a diverse landscape of habitat and food for native insects, birds, and other wildlife. In this meticulously researched reference, nurseryman Gary Lewis profiles more than 4000 ground covers that can perform these roles with aplomb. No matter what kinds of conditions you’re facing—shade, dry soil, heavy clay, excess moisture—there’s a ground cover that will thrive and beautify your garden. Comprehensive, practical, and copiously illustrated, this indispensable volume belongs on the shelf of every designer, landscape architect, and serious gardener.
The Urban Garden
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Author : Kathy Jentz
language : en
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Release Date : 2022-03-15
The Urban Garden written by Kathy Jentz and has been published by Cool Springs Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-15 with Gardening categories.
In The Urban Garden you’ll find dozens of inspiring and creative ways to grow flowers, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and other plants in small spaces and with a limited budget. Whether you want to grow on a balcony, rooftop, front stoop, or a tiny urban patio, turn your growing dreams into reality and build a gorgeous and unique garden that showcases your personal style while still being functional and productive. With the ingenious ideas and resourceful tactics found here, you’ll be maximizing yields and beauty from every square inch of your space, while also making a lush outdoor living area you’ll crave spending time in. Take inspiration from urban gardeners around the world and learn to: Install planting pockets on fences and walls Grow a rooftop garden in lightweight grow bags Tips for designing small spaces that feel BIG Build a salad table for growing lettuce and greens Utilize garden structures and plants for decorative screening Support pollinators by creating a small-scale habitat Design a pet-friendly urban yard Employ climbing plants and vines to add privacy and reduce noise Plant in layers to maximize yields and add beauty Whether you’re growing edible plants or beautiful flowers, the 101 amazing growing ideas found in The Urban Garden will turn your tiny urban yard into a treasure trove of green you’ll be proud to share with family and friends.
Bibliography Of Agriculture
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
Bibliography Of Agriculture written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Agriculture categories.
Daughters Of The American Revolution Magazine
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Author : Daughters of the American Revolution
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Daughters Of The American Revolution Magazine written by Daughters of the American Revolution and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Genealogy categories.
Covering Ground
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Author : Barbara W. Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Release Date : 2007-07-30
Covering Ground written by Barbara W. Ellis and has been published by Storey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-30 with Gardening categories.
Ground covers are a pretty and practical way to bring diversity, elegance, and durability to open sweeps of lawn. Give your landscape a vibrant new palette that is both sustainable and low-maintenance through plantings of herbs, shrubs, mosses, and more. Barbara W. Ellis provides a variety of full-color lawn designs and professional planting advice to get you started. You’ll be amazed as your ordinary lawn transforms into a striking display of color and texture.
Rangeland Ecology Management
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Rangeland Ecology Management written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Ranching categories.
Ground Covers
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Author : Jennifer Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
Release Date : 1996
Ground Covers written by Jennifer Bennett and has been published by Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Gardening categories.
This gardener's guide offers a wide range of practical advice on ecological lawns, no-mow alternatives to grass and ground-covering selections for problem areas of the yard such as slopes and shady corners.
The One Straw Revolution
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Author : Masanobu Fukuoka
language : en
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Release Date : 2009-06-02
The One Straw Revolution written by Masanobu Fukuoka and has been published by New York Review of Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-02 with Nature categories.
Call it “Zen and the Art of Farming” or a “Little Green Book,” Masanobu Fukuoka’s manifesto about farming, eating, and the limits of human knowledge presents a radical challenge to the global systems we rely on for our food. At the same time, it is a spiritual memoir of a man whose innovative system of cultivating the earth reflects a deep faith in the wholeness and balance of the natural world. As Wendell Berry writes in his preface, the book “is valuable to us because it is at once practical and philosophical. It is an inspiring, necessary book about agriculture because it is not just about agriculture.” Trained as a scientist, Fukuoka rejected both modern agribusiness and centuries of agricultural practice, deciding instead that the best forms of cultivation mirror nature’s own laws. Over the next three decades he perfected his so-called “do-nothing” technique: commonsense, sustainable practices that all but eliminate the use of pesticides, fertilizer, tillage, and perhaps most significantly, wasteful effort. Whether you’re a guerrilla gardener or a kitchen gardener, dedicated to slow food or simply looking to live a healthier life, you will find something here—you may even be moved to start a revolution of your own.