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9780811726528

Accessible Gardening

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  • ISBN13:

    9780811726528

  • ISBN10:

    0811726525

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1997-02-01
  • Publisher: Stackpole Books
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Summary

If advancing age, illness, or accident has made gardening too difficult for you, don't become frustrated. There is an alternative. Accessible Gardening is a book of tips and techniques that will help you to overcome obstacles and return the joy of gardening to your life: recommendations for modifying an existing garden for gardening ease; advice on selecting ergonomic tools and low-maintenance plants; directions for constructing raised-bed planters; instructions for developing manageable watering and pest-control systems; specifications for paths, inclines, and railings; discussion on the psychological and physical benefits of gardening.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction ix
Planning and Layout of the Accessible Garden
1(14)
Garden Construction
15(14)
Raised Beds, Containers, and Trellises
29(17)
Soil Testing and Preparation
46(12)
Easy Composting
58(13)
Water for the Accessible Garden
71(13)
Tools for Accessibility
84(24)
Lawn Care
108(23)
Accessible Landscapes
131(30)
Accessories for Accessibility
161(15)
Horticultural Therapy for Professionals
176(14)
Appendix A Accessible Public Gardens 190(8)
Appendix B Sources of Tools, Supplies, and Information 198(11)
Appendix C USDA Hardines Zones 209(1)
Bibliography 210(3)
Index 213

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