Author: Mark Wolfe, Technical Editor
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637412177
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
·A complete landscaping guide specifically for Mid-Atlantic regional homes to optimize their garden and landscape design ·Includes 46 designs created by landscape professionals specifically for the Mid-Atlantic region-featuring creative solutions for entries, foundation plantings, patios, steep slopes, and more ·Descriptions of more than 200 native plants picked for your region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them, as well as which invasive species to avoid ·Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises ·Updated edition includes new information on permaculture, eco-friendly plants to support conservation, how to identify regional species, impervious and porous paved surfaces, and more
Mid-Atlantic Home Landscaping, 4th Edition
Author: Mark Wolfe, Technical Editor
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637412177
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
·A complete landscaping guide specifically for Mid-Atlantic regional homes to optimize their garden and landscape design ·Includes 46 designs created by landscape professionals specifically for the Mid-Atlantic region-featuring creative solutions for entries, foundation plantings, patios, steep slopes, and more ·Descriptions of more than 200 native plants picked for your region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them, as well as which invasive species to avoid ·Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises ·Updated edition includes new information on permaculture, eco-friendly plants to support conservation, how to identify regional species, impervious and porous paved surfaces, and more
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637412177
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
·A complete landscaping guide specifically for Mid-Atlantic regional homes to optimize their garden and landscape design ·Includes 46 designs created by landscape professionals specifically for the Mid-Atlantic region-featuring creative solutions for entries, foundation plantings, patios, steep slopes, and more ·Descriptions of more than 200 native plants picked for your region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them, as well as which invasive species to avoid ·Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises ·Updated edition includes new information on permaculture, eco-friendly plants to support conservation, how to identify regional species, impervious and porous paved surfaces, and more
Chesapeake Gardening and Landscaping
Author: Barbara W. Ellis
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469620987
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
What if, one step at a time, we could make our gardens and landscapes more eco-friendly? Barbara W. Ellis's colorful, comprehensive guide shows homeowners, gardeners, garden designers, and landscapers how to do just that for the large and beautiful Chesapeake Bay watershed region. This area includes Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and part of West Virginia (translating to portions of USDA Zones 6, 7, and 8). Here, mid-Atlantic gardeners, from beginners to advanced, will find the essential tools for taking steps to make their gardens part of the solution through long-term planning and planting. The guide is built from the ground up around six simple but powerful principles that anyone can use: * Reduce lawn * Build plant diversity * Grow native plants * Manage water runoff * Welcome wildlife * Garden wisely Included are detailed instructions for assessing and designing your particular garden or landscape site; choosing and caring for trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, and flowers; and succeeding with such conditions as shade or poor soil. From rain gardens to woodland gardens, meadow gardens to wildlife gardens, and much more, this indispensable guide features more than 300 color photographs.
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469620987
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
What if, one step at a time, we could make our gardens and landscapes more eco-friendly? Barbara W. Ellis's colorful, comprehensive guide shows homeowners, gardeners, garden designers, and landscapers how to do just that for the large and beautiful Chesapeake Bay watershed region. This area includes Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and part of West Virginia (translating to portions of USDA Zones 6, 7, and 8). Here, mid-Atlantic gardeners, from beginners to advanced, will find the essential tools for taking steps to make their gardens part of the solution through long-term planning and planting. The guide is built from the ground up around six simple but powerful principles that anyone can use: * Reduce lawn * Build plant diversity * Grow native plants * Manage water runoff * Welcome wildlife * Garden wisely Included are detailed instructions for assessing and designing your particular garden or landscape site; choosing and caring for trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, and flowers; and succeeding with such conditions as shade or poor soil. From rain gardens to woodland gardens, meadow gardens to wildlife gardens, and much more, this indispensable guide features more than 300 color photographs.
Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Your Home
Author: Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580115070
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Recommends plans for your climate and soil conditions, and explains how plantings enhance your outdoor living spaces.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580115070
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Recommends plans for your climate and soil conditions, and explains how plantings enhance your outdoor living spaces.
Northeast Home Landscaping, 3rd Edition
Author: Roger Holmes
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 163741109X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In this series, homeowners will find inspiring ideas for making the home landscape more attractive and functional. Created by landscape professionals in each region, each book contains between 48 and 54 designs with more than 200 plants that are proven performers. Provides detailed instructions for projects such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors. 170 color photos and 260 full-color illustrations. US: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT SE Canada: NB, NS, ONT, PEI, QUE
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 163741109X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In this series, homeowners will find inspiring ideas for making the home landscape more attractive and functional. Created by landscape professionals in each region, each book contains between 48 and 54 designs with more than 200 plants that are proven performers. Provides detailed instructions for projects such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors. 170 color photos and 260 full-color illustrations. US: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT SE Canada: NB, NS, ONT, PEI, QUE
Month-By-Month Gardening in the Mid-Atlantic
Author: Andre Viette
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 1591863449
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Never garden alone! The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you’ll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that affect your garden the most.
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 1591863449
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Never garden alone! The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you’ll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that affect your garden the most.
Western Home Landscaping
Author: Roger Holmes
Publisher: Landscaping
ISBN: 9781580114868
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Collection of 42 designs created by area landscape professionals, with over 200 plants that are proven performers in the areas covered. Some designs provide "green" landscaping tips, including ways to conserve water and the use of native plants. Also shows how to install and care for plants, paths, fences, walls.
Publisher: Landscaping
ISBN: 9781580114868
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Collection of 42 designs created by area landscape professionals, with over 200 plants that are proven performers in the areas covered. Some designs provide "green" landscaping tips, including ways to conserve water and the use of native plants. Also shows how to install and care for plants, paths, fences, walls.
Making Paths & Walkways
Author: Paige Gilchrist Blomgren
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781579902285
Category : Garden walks
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"...a work of art as well as a manual...an inspiration."--ForeWord Magazine. Get where you want to go...in style, on an attractively laid out path or walkway that blends beauty and utility. Whether you desire a captivating stepping-stone path winding through garden gates; a classic brick walk leading guests up to your front door; or gravelworks paving a gently sloping site, all the confusing wheres and hows of designing, choosing a material, and putting down a base are cleared away. Brimful of magnificent photos (including a gallery) and instructions that literally lay out every step of the process, this guide alerts you to some easy-to-miss practicalities right from the start--reminding you, for example, sharp gravel will hurt the tender feet of any barefoot children running around or brick or concrete will make handling a stroller or wheelchair much simpler. Try ornamental stone, grass, pine needles, concrete--personalized with embedded shells or writing, elegant cut stone, intriguingly shaped natural stone, versatile and (if you want) colorful brick--each lovelier than the last.
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781579902285
Category : Garden walks
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"...a work of art as well as a manual...an inspiration."--ForeWord Magazine. Get where you want to go...in style, on an attractively laid out path or walkway that blends beauty and utility. Whether you desire a captivating stepping-stone path winding through garden gates; a classic brick walk leading guests up to your front door; or gravelworks paving a gently sloping site, all the confusing wheres and hows of designing, choosing a material, and putting down a base are cleared away. Brimful of magnificent photos (including a gallery) and instructions that literally lay out every step of the process, this guide alerts you to some easy-to-miss practicalities right from the start--reminding you, for example, sharp gravel will hurt the tender feet of any barefoot children running around or brick or concrete will make handling a stroller or wheelchair much simpler. Try ornamental stone, grass, pine needles, concrete--personalized with embedded shells or writing, elegant cut stone, intriguingly shaped natural stone, versatile and (if you want) colorful brick--each lovelier than the last.
Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas
Author: Jil Swearingen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Invasive plants
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Invasive plants
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Southeast Home Landscaping
Author: Roger Holmes
Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press
ISBN: 9781580112574
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Examines gardening and landscaping practices for the Southeastern region of the United States.
Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press
ISBN: 9781580112574
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Examines gardening and landscaping practices for the Southeastern region of the United States.
Home Landscaping
Author: Roger Holmes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580110884
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
- Approximately 440 full-color photos and illustrations - Designs covering 23 of the most common situations, such as front entries, foundation plantings, patios, and steep slopes. - Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants that will grow well in your region, plus all you need to know to select, plant, and care for them. - Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580110884
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
- Approximately 440 full-color photos and illustrations - Designs covering 23 of the most common situations, such as front entries, foundation plantings, patios, and steep slopes. - Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants that will grow well in your region, plus all you need to know to select, plant, and care for them. - Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises.