The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening

The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening
Title The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening PDF eBook
Author Ann Lovejoy
Publisher Sasquatch Books
Pages 362
Release 2012-10-30
Genre Gardening
ISBN 157061878X

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The organic gardening movement has been long established among vegetable growers. With the mainstreaming of ideas about environmental and ecological preservation, the organic movement has come to ornamental gardening. And one of the primary spokespeople for that movement is Sasquatch’s longtime author Ann Lovejoy. This new book is a complete handbook for ornamental gardening follows the principles and techniques of organic and sustainable gardening. Gardening naturally does mean going without products like Roundup, Weed and Feed, and chemical fertilizers. It also means that gardeners may opt for a selection of native plants that are compatible with local climate and soils. Some of the paradigm shift has to do with getting over the notion that one’s garden needs to be as spotless and tidy as something on a magazine cover. Gardening is all about process, and the methods that Ann Lovejoy explains in this book emphasize good soil preparation, composting, drainage, mulching, and right plant selection. This comprehensive book covers the steps from landscaping and designs to soil preparation to planting beds. She covers all of the elements of the garden: ground covers, lawns, shrubs, bulbs, trees – all with an eye to building a sustainable garden that grows without chemical fertilizers and pest control. You can try to make an Arizona backyard look like a Connecticut estate, but it’s going to take a lot of work, constant maintenance, more water than all the other gardens on your block, and a fat checkbook. There’s a simpler, more gratifying way to garden that is also good for people, pets, and wildlife. This practical book tells gardeners how to achieve that.

Naturalistic Gardening

Naturalistic Gardening
Title Naturalistic Gardening PDF eBook
Author Ann Lovejoy
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 1998
Genre Natural gardens
ISBN 9781570611209

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A wonderful new approach to garden design, which has its roots and most ardent practitioners firmly planted in the West, naturalistic gardening is proving to be the most popular and exciting gardening trend since the perennial border. In examining this new gardening philosophy, respected garden writer Ann Lovejoy sets out to explain the plant selection, design ideas, and techniques best suited for the naturalistic approach. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 colour photographs, Naturalistic Gardening will provide gardeners with visual inspiration and the skills necessary to capture nature's own sense of flow, order, and sequence.

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
Title Gardening in the Pacific Northwest PDF eBook
Author Paul Bonine
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 321
Release 2017-12-27
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1604698365

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A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener’s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region’s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.

Deer-Resistant Design

Deer-Resistant Design
Title Deer-Resistant Design PDF eBook
Author Karen Chapman
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 241
Release 2019-07-23
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1604698497

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“Fear deer no more! The best source I’ve seen on the topic!” —Tracy DiSabato-Aust, award-winning garden designer and best-selling author Deer are one of the most common problems a gardener can face. These cute but pesky animals can quickly devour hundreds of dollars’ worth of plants. And common solutions include the use of unattractive fencing and chemicals. In Deer-Resistant Design, Karen Chapman offers another option—intentional design choices that result in beautiful gardens that coexist with wildlife. Deer-Resistant Design showcases real home gardens across North America—from a country garden in New Jersey to a hilltop hacienda in Texas—that have successfully managed the presence of deer. Each homeowner also shares their top ten deer-resistant plants, all welcome additions to a deer-challenged gardeners shopping list. A chapter on deer-resistant container gardens provides suggestions for making colorful, captivating, and imaginative containers. Lushly illustrated and filled with practical advice and inspiring design ideas, Deer-Resistant Design is packed with everything you need to confidently tackle this challenging problem.

Gardening with Ed Hume

Gardening with Ed Hume
Title Gardening with Ed Hume PDF eBook
Author Ed Hume
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2008
Genre Gardening
ISBN 9781570615856

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"Gardening with Ed Hume" covers the basics of Pacific Northwest gardening in a non-technical, can-do way. Hume's friendly voice encourages and inspires in chapters covering lawns, perennials, fertilizers, shrubs, groundcovers, and much more. Each plant chapter has sound advice on placement and growing, including early-spring bulbs, dramatic ornamental grasses, hedges to hide the neighbors, and even plants for fall color.

Field Guide to the Slug

Field Guide to the Slug
Title Field Guide to the Slug PDF eBook
Author David George Gordon
Publisher
Pages 48
Release 1994
Genre Science
ISBN 9781570610110

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Explore the secret world of slugs in forest, fields, and gardens from Southeast Alaska to California.

Moss Gardening

Moss Gardening
Title Moss Gardening PDF eBook
Author George Schenk
Publisher Timber Press (OR)
Pages 261
Release 1997
Genre Gardening
ISBN 9780881923704

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A delightful book that encourages gardeners to pay closer attention to the subtle beauty of miniature landscapes and introduces one of the glories of Japanese gardens into American designs. The author writes entertainingly of mosses on rocks and walls, in containers, and as a lush ground cover, and he presents a gallery of his favorite moss species.