Lynn M Steiner
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
This book offers a didactic, practical approach that allows novice-to intermediate residential gardeners to experience success with their vegetable, fruit, and ornamental gardens. This is not an attempt at a comprehensive "Bible" of gardening information, but a complete but focused treatment of plant species and simple, time-saving techniques that maximize the homeowners likelihood of succeeding with his or her garden. Contains regional information
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Language
English
Formats
Description
An updated guide to Minnesota's hardy native plants and how to incorporate them into your home landscape—with profiles of flowers, trees, shrubs, and more.
Gardeners enjoy Minnesota's native plants for more than their beauty. They are low maintenance, can survive difficult soil and weather conditions, provide unique landscape options, and celebrate the state's natural heritage. In this second photo-filled edition of Landscaping with...
Gardeners enjoy Minnesota's native plants for more than their beauty. They are low maintenance, can survive difficult soil and weather conditions, provide unique landscape options, and celebrate the state's natural heritage. In this second photo-filled edition of Landscaping with...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
239 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Provides a practical approach to gardening for the novice to intermediate gardener. Includes plant species descriptions, time-saving techniques and regional information for Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Northern Michigan and Southwestern Ontario"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Rain gardens are at the forefront of the green revolution. They allow rainwater to follow the natural course of the water cycle. Rainwater is absorbed into the ground, taken up by plants, and evaporated back into the atmosphere. This environmentally friendly landscaping captures rainwater runoff rather than redirecting it into storm drains. The result is less erosion, less water pollution, and a beautiful, low-maintenance, sustainable garden, and...
