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A selection of helpful sources of information
and advice for the family, home and garden
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.
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