Physical Description:print 263 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Edition:1st ed.
Publisher:Portland, Or. : Timber Press, c2011.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Improving your garden's ecological credentials -- Managing essential resources: water and compost -- Picking materials for paths and paving -- Covering ground with decks and lawns -- Choosing materials for boundaries and structures -- Basic principles of sustainable planting design -- Preparing soil and planting -- Selecting plants for challenging conditions -- Substituting new alternatives for classic favourites -- Gardening with wildlife in mind -- Growing your own food and cut flowers -- Maintaining the greener garden -- Incorporating advanced features and ideas.