Book Reviews
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Books are a great source of ideas,
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Managing the Wet Garden, by John Simmons Managing a wet garden has its challenges, and practical techniques for modifying aspects of the site are recommended as a first step.
wetlands such as water meadows, marshlands, and riverbanks are recalled to provide inspiration for practical water management, plant selection and aesthetic considerations. Having gardened in many different conditions, John Simmons regards even excess water as a positive blessing not least for the opportunity it brings to cultivate an unexpectedly large range of interesting plants that are the glory of this book. John Simmons dares readers to consider excess water an opportunity to grow a unique range of plants, including ferns, trees, shrubs and bulbs. This title is for sophisticated home gardeners and garden designers looking for a positive solution to a muddy problem. 2008, 310 pp, Color, Index, Hardcover, Item Number 3413. --Review by American Nursery, www.amerinursery.com Welcoming Wildlife to the Garden, by Johnson, McDiarmid and Turner This profusely illustrated book is all you need to help you create a backyard habitat for animals and get your garden teeming with wildlife.
chapters and 44 build-it-yourself projects show you how to make low-cost animal-friendly structures such as a bluebird house, barn owl nesting box, hummingbird feeder, butterfly house, bee house, worm box, bat house and nursery, birdbath, ponds, and much more. Also contains tips on discouraging unwelcome animals. The recommendations are suitable for any size of space, right down to a balcony garden. Softcover, 8" x 10", 246 pages, 2002, Item Number LA106. --Review by Lee Valley, www.leevalley.com/home/main.aspx |
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