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Mulch It : A Homeowner's Guide to a Carefree Garden and a More Beautiful Landscape
by Stu Campbell
Weeding. Watering. Soil improvement. Frost and heat protection. Wouldn't it be wonderful if these gardening and landscaping chores could be simplified with one easy method? They can! This book is a reader's guide to the gardener's secret weapon for healthy, carefree and beautiful gardens.

Secrets to Great Soil : A Grower's Guide to Composting, Mulching, and Creating Healthy, Fertile Soil for Your Garden and Lawn
by Elizabeth P. Stell
What this book lacks in pizzazz it makes up for in practicality. Although Stell's crisp, no-nonsense presentation is as utilitarian as a sturdy trowel, she packs in an impressive amount of information. Some of the discussions are fairly technical; soil acidity and nutrients, for example.

The Mulch Book : A Complete Guide for Gardeners
by Stu Campbell
Using bark, stones, hay, compost, plastic sheeting, and other materials as a barrier to keep weeds out and beneficial elements in. Includes information that will allow readers to create their own mulches and select appropriate mulches for specific plants. 

Reducing Soil Water Evaporation With Tillage and Straw Mulching
by S. K. Jalota, S. S. Prihar (Contributor)
Consolidates and systematically presents theoretical and empirical information on all aspects of two effective means of maintaining moisture in soil: conservation tillage and mulching with straw.

The Organic Gardener
"After more than 20 years growing my own vegetables organically I am willing to share my knowledge." - Ed Crain

Gardener's Advice and Information
Comprehensive base of articles from yourgarden.com including a quick look at Hampton Court Palace, the home of the famous RHS Flower Show.

Square Foot Gardening
by Mel Bartholomew
Presents a new way to garden in less space with less work. The book has been overwhelmingly accepted by gardeners across America. Bartholomew also hosted the popular PBS series of the same name. Truly, the largest selling garden book in America. 37 photos. 63 illustrations.