Description
Transform your outdoor space with 'Creating an Australian Garden', a comprehensive guide by renowned plant breeder Angus Stewart. This brand new book, with ISBN 9781743310236 from Allen & Unwin, encapsulates decades of knowledge in nurturing Australian native plants to thrive in your garden. Discover practical strategies for creating vibrant, environmentally friendly landscapes that bloom year-round and attract local wildlife. Whether you're starting your garden from scratch or looking to adapt an existing space, this guide offers invaluable insights into planning your garden design, utilizing innovative water-saving methods, and constructing mounds and raised beds for optimal drainage—crucial for Australian flora. Explore how to grow native plants in containers to maximize your gardening potential, and select the best varieties tailored to your specific climate. With detailed instructions on soil preparation and a curated list of 450 top Australian plant varieties, including new releases, you'll be equipped to cultivate a stunning landscape. Learn how microclimates can aid in planting, creating an oasis of rich biodiversity in your backyard. 'Creating an Australian Garden' is your essential companion for embracing the beauty and versatility of native Australian plants. Perfect for all gardeners aiming to foster ecological harmony and vibrant aesthetics in their gardens. Available now for fast, reliable delivery to your doorstep. Order today and embark on your journey to creating a magical Australian garden.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743310236
Year: 2012
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 256
Description:
Angus Stewart has worked for decades on selecting and breeding Australian plants to make them more gardener-friendly. Creating an Australian Garden not only passes on the knowledge gained from Angus's extensive experience as a plant breeder-it empowers us all to unlock the secrets of cleverly designed Australian gardens that provide year-round colour, vibrant foliage and havens for wildlife.
Creating an Australian Garden contains practical tips on:
* planning a garden from scratch
* adapting an existing garden
* using water-saving methods
* creating mounds and raised beds to ensure
* the drainage many Australian plants require
* growing native plants in containers
* choosing the best plants for your environment
* easy-to-follow basics of soil preparation, and
* 450 of the best Australian plant varieties, including many that are newly released.
Find out how to choose the ideal plants for your climate, or create a microclimate to accommodate the spectacular native plants you'd like to grow. See how versatile native plants can be, becoming part of any garden style you envisage for your backyard. Most importantly, learn everything you need to know, from planning to planting, to allow you to create a stunning native garden, wherever you live.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743310236
Year: 2012
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 256
Description:
Angus Stewart has worked for decades on selecting and breeding Australian plants to make them more gardener-friendly. Creating an Australian Garden not only passes on the knowledge gained from Angus's extensive experience as a plant breeder-it empowers us all to unlock the secrets of cleverly designed Australian gardens that provide year-round colour, vibrant foliage and havens for wildlife.
Creating an Australian Garden contains practical tips on:
* planning a garden from scratch
* adapting an existing garden
* using water-saving methods
* creating mounds and raised beds to ensure
* the drainage many Australian plants require
* growing native plants in containers
* choosing the best plants for your environment
* easy-to-follow basics of soil preparation, and
* 450 of the best Australian plant varieties, including many that are newly released.
Find out how to choose the ideal plants for your climate, or create a microclimate to accommodate the spectacular native plants you'd like to grow. See how versatile native plants can be, becoming part of any garden style you envisage for your backyard. Most importantly, learn everything you need to know, from planning to planting, to allow you to create a stunning native garden, wherever you live.