MAKING A LOW MAINTENANCE GARDEN

MAKING A LOW MAINTENANCE GARDEN

by SusanBerry (Author)

Synopsis

Anyone who has ever wished they could have a beautiful garden without spending hours in back-breaking tasks will find this book essential reading. The secret is not just to cut down on time spent on gardening tasks, but to find ways to replan and redesign elements of the garden to ensure that the garden more or less looks after itself. Whether yours is a roof garden, a small patio or a country garden, there are ways to ensure that the layout and planting minimise the gardening tasks involved, from weeding to planting, from watering to pruning. Using ground cover in place of time-consuming lawns, employing bark mulches in flower beds to cut down on weeding, using grasses and drifts of perennials in place of fussy and laborious flower borders, using gravel to retain moisture - these are all key elements in reducing gardening chores.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Collins & Brown
Published: 28 Apr 2003

ISBN 10: 1843400456
ISBN 13: 9781843400455

Author Bio
Susan Berry is an established gardening writer who has written on garden design and planting. Her books include The City Garden and The Complete Guide to Container Gardening. She contributes to The Sunday Express Magazine, Gardener's World and Homes & Gardens. She has edited more than twenty books including The Green Tapestry. She lives in London.