Sustainable landscaping for dummies

Owen E. Dell

Book - 2009

Saved in:

2nd Floor Show me where

712/Dell
1 / 1 copies available
Location Call Number   Status
2nd Floor 712/Dell Checked In
Subjects
Published
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley c2009.
Language
English
Main Author
Owen E. Dell (-)
Item Description
"Learn to: design and build a sustainable landscape like a pro; cut back on water usage; control lawn and garden pests naturally; opt for sustainable decks, patios, fences, and more"--Cover.
Physical Description
xx, 364 p. : ill., plans ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780470411490
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Sustainable Landscaping The Basics
  • Chapter 1. Landscaping the Sustainable Way
  • Chapter 2. Making Good Decisions about What to Include in Your Landscape
  • Chapter 3. Deciding Whether to Do It Yourself or Call in the Pros
  • Part II. Good Design The Key to Sustainable Landscaping
  • Chapter 4. Getting Better Acquainted with Your Property
  • Chapter 5. Brushing Up on Design Basics
  • Chapter 6. Plotting Your Sustainable Landscape
  • Part III. Water, Water, Everywhere Water-Conserving Irrigation and Drainage
  • Chapter 7. Surveying Your Watering Options
  • Chapter 8. The Nuts and Bolts of Water Harvesting, Irrigation, and Drainage
  • Chapter 9. Managing Water The Other Half of the Irrigation Equation
  • Chapter 10. Maintaining Water-Harvesting and Irrigation Systems
  • Part IV. Hardscaping Made Easy Creating Awesome Features without Wrecking the Environment
  • Chapter 11. Preparing Your Site
  • Chapter 12. Exploring Basic Hardscape Elements and Outdoor Rooms
  • Chapter 13. Spicing Up Your Hardscape with Other Fun and Functional Elements
  • Chapter 14. Sustainable Hardscape Construction
  • Chapter 15. Hardscape Maintenance
  • Part V. Great Greenery for a Green Garden
  • Chapter 16. Planting the Seed Sustainable Plant Basics
  • Chapter 17. Introducing Benefi cial Trees and Shrubs to Your Landscape
  • Chapter 18. Enhancing Your Landscape's Sustainability with Smaller Plants
  • Chapter 19. Exploring Lower Impact Lawns and Sustainable Lawn Alternatives
  • Chapter 20. Examining the Essentials of Sustainable Garden Care
  • Chapter 21. Pest and Disease Control the Sustainable Way
  • Chapter 22. Opting for Organic Lawn Care
  • Part VI. The Par t of Tens
  • Chapter 23. Ten Projects That Pay You and the Environment Back Big Time
  • Chapter 24. Ten Totally Nonsustainable Landscaping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
  • Appendix Planning for Special Situations
  • Index