Greater yields and less watering are the keys to using and maintaining raised garden beds. The heart of the book comprises step-by-step instructions for building and maintaining 15 types of raised beds – from the conventional to the innovative “keyhole garden,” which is particularly effective in hot and dry climates, to rooftop. The book also offers plans for raised-bed dining areas and designs to be used by children.
Illustrated with 250 images, Raised-Bed Gardening answers numerous questions, including how big and high to make a bed, using reclaimed and recycled materials, extending the season, tackling pests, watering and water conservation, and maintenance.
Herb, vegetable and ornamental gardens are explained in detail as well as:
- building a bed with center pond
- rotating crops
- creating fruit cages
- dealing with compost
Also included are suggestions for building projects and planting schemes to inspire you to create your own unique raised-bed garden.
Greater yields and less watering are the keys to using and maintaining raised garden beds. The heart of the book comprises step-by-step instructions for building and maintaining 15 types of raised beds – from the conventional to the innovative “keyhole garden,” which is particularly effective in hot and dry climates, to rooftop. The book also offers plans for raised-bed dining areas and designs to be used by children.
Illustrated with 250 images, Raised-Bed Gardening answers numerous questions, including how big and high to make a bed, using reclaimed and recycled materials, extending the season, tackling pests, watering and water conservation, and maintenance.
Herb, vegetable and ornamental gardens are explained in detail as well as:
- building a bed with center pond
- rotating crops
- creating fruit cages
- dealing with compost
Also included are suggestions for building projects and planting schemes to inspire you to create your own unique raised-bed garden.
Raised-Bed Gardening: How to grow more in less space
192Raised-Bed Gardening: How to grow more in less space
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781631863707 |
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Publisher: | Taunton Press, Incorporated |
Publication date: | 02/16/2016 |
Pages: | 192 |
Sales rank: | 398,722 |
Product dimensions: | 8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d) |