Garden Handbook : Essential Step-by-Step Techniques

by Matthews, Jackie

• ISBN13: 9781844762170
• ISBN10: 1844762173
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-30
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

In clear, concise detail this book shows how to look at your plot, assess it for size, aspect and soil structure and makes the best of the features it offers.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Right Plant, Right Place	p. 10
Choosing the Location	p. 12
Getting Started	p. 18
Different Soil Conditions	p. 24
Planting in Different Locations	p. 40
Planning with Plants	p. 62
Shade, Tone & Hue	p. 68
Visual Delight	p. 70
Choosing a Colour Scheme	p. 74
Colour in the Garden	p. 76
Perfect Patios	p. 84
The Garden Floor	p. 86
Planning Considerations	p. 90
Structural Elements	p. 98
Patio Planting	p. 108
Choosing a Style	p. 116
Special Features	p. 128
Low-Maintenance Gardening	p. 138
Making Less Work	p. 140
Easy Garden Maintenance	p. 142
Easy-care Gardens	p. 148
Low-Maintenance Landscaping	p. 158
Low-maintenance Plants	p. 170
Ideas for Special Features	p. 186
Easy-care Plants	p. 192
Pruning Success	p. 196
What is Pruning?	p. 198
Tools	p. 203
General Pruning Techniques	p. 206
Pruning by Plant Type	p. 218
Pruning Methods & Timing	p. 248
Seasonal Tasks	p. 252
Jobs for Each Season	p. 254
Spring	p. 256
Summer	p. 272
Autumn	p. 284
Winter	p. 302
Common Names of Plants	p. 312
Index	p. 317
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