Smith and Hawken: Water (Smith & Hawken - the hands-on gardener) - Softcover

McClure, Susan

9780761117780: Smith and Hawken: Water (Smith & Hawken - the hands-on gardener)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761117784 ISBN 13: 9780761117780

Publisher: Workman Publishing, 2000

In "The Hands-On Gardener: Water," Susan McClure, author of Smith & Hawken "Seeds and Propagation," clears up one of the most common yet mystifying problems gardeners face--the right way to deliver the right amount of water to the right plant at the right time. Rooted in the belief that good gardening is water-conscious gardening, Water shows how to have your garden and water, too, and covers when and how much to water; soil types; improving drainage; minimizing stress; the importance of mulch; watering systems--from the old-fashioned watering can to sophisticated drip and trickle irrigation; and ends with an encyclopedia that lists over 100 water-conserving plants.

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A commonsense approach to water-conscious gardening

Clearing up one of the most common yet mystifying problems gardeners face O how to deliver the right amount of water to the right plant at the right time- WATER is a fully illustrated guide with an emphasis on conservation, and includes an encyclopedia of over 100 plants that require low-to-moderate water use.

THE LESSONS OF XERISCAPING O The beauty of mulch. The importance of humus. Choosing plants according to their needs, and avoiding lawn envy.

DRAINAGE & SOILS O Know your dirt: clay, silt, sand. The drainage test. Wetting agents and water-holding gels.

SELF-RELIANT PLANTINGS O Encouraging vigorous roots. Spacing plants further apart. Dealing with wind, sun, slopes. And letting a plant go dormant when it wants to.

WISE WAY TO WATER O From watering cans to sprinklers to soaker hoses to a customized system. Recycling water an gray water. A season-by-season guide to efficient watering practices by climate.

Synopsis:

Water is an issue every gardener must face - no matter how experienced the gardener, or the size and climate of the garden. This work examines the problem of how to deliver the right amount of water for the right plant at the right time.

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