Phys Descr |
127 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm |
Note |
Includes index |
Contents |
Buried clay pots -- Porous capsules -- Deep pipes -- Wicks -- Porous hose -- Buried clay pipe -- Tree shelters -- Water-wise gardening tips -- Rainwater harvesting -- Landscaping for water catchment -- Developing a plan for your patio, garden, home, or farm -- Our water future |
Summary |
"Are you facing drought or water shortages? Gardening with Less Water offers simple, inexpensive, low-tech techniques for watering your garden much more efficiently -- using up to 90% less water for the same results. With illustrated step-by-step instructions, David Bainbridge shows you how to install buried clay pots and pipes, wicking systems, and other porous containers that deliver water directly to a plant's roots with no or minimal evaporation. These systems are available at hardware stores and garden centers; are easy to set up and use; and work for garden beds, container gardens, and trees, "--AMAZON.COM |
Subject |
Xeriscaping
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OCLC # |
903764064 |
ISBN # |
9781612125824 |
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1612125824 |
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9781612125831 |
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1612125832 |
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