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Low-Water Landscaping For Dummies
Teri Dunn Chace (Author)
9781119985808, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 31 January 2023
368 pages
23.1 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.499 kg
Say goodbye to water-guzzling lawns and create beautiful, landscape designs Low-Water Landscaping For Dummies will teach you to preserve one of our most critical natural resources while simultaneously maximizing your curb appeal. Ditch wasteful, inefficient irrigation methods like sprinkler systems and learn how to embrace designs that save water. This book guides you through different styles of landscaping, introduces you to uniquely drought-tolerant plants, and provides solutions for even the trickiest terrains. You can break the cycle of constant watering, without sacrificing the relaxing atmosphere and aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space. Learn how it’s possible to have vibrant, unique, gorgeous landscapes that incorporate grasses, perennials, shrubs, trees, groundcovers, and succulents without wasting hundreds of gallons of water each day. Packed with useful tips, achievable plans, and easy-to-understand instructions, Low-Water Landscaping For Dummies is the only resource eco-conscious gardeners need to design, plant, and enjoy the landscape of their dreams. If you want to protect the environment, save money on water bills, and learn more about drought-tolerant plants, this is the friendly Dummies guide for you.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Low-Water Landscaping 5 Chapter 1: Lacking Water? No Problem 7 Chapter 2: Conserving and Harvesting Water 21 Chapter 3: Waste Not, Want Not: Watering Strategically 41 Chapter 4: Making Soil Your Ally 61 Chapter 5: Watering with Irrigation Systems 83 Part 2: Making Smart Plant Choices 101 Chapter 6: Choosing Flowers 103 Chapter 7: Selecting Succulents 121 Chapter 8: In It for the Long Haul: Shrubs, Vines, and Trees 139 Chapter 9: Raising Edible Foods 157 Chapter 10: Planting and Caring for Low-Water Plants 175 Part 3: Leaving Your Lawn Behind 203 Chapter 11: Taking Out a Lawn 205 Chapter 12: Replacing Grass with Low-Water Solutions 221 Chapter 13: Considering Artificial Turf 241 Chapter 14: Pondering Rock Gardening 249 Part 4: Landscaping with Watering Needs in Mind 263 Chapter 15: Appreciating Mulch and Other Helpful Products 265 Chapter 16: Keeping Water in Your Yard 283 Chapter 17: Succeeding with Potted Plants 297 Chapter 18: Including Water Features in Your Landscape 307 Chapter 19: Updating Xeriscaping for Today’s Low-Water Landscapes 317 Part 5: The Parts of Tens 325 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Avoid Wasting Landscape Water 327 Chapter 21: Ten Great-Looking, Low-Water Plants 333 Index 341
Subject Areas: Architecture [AM]
