Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally
Download or Read eBook Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally PDF written by Robert Kourik and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03-30 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Robert Kourik |
Publisher | : Chelsea Green Publishing |
Total Pages | : 143 |
Release | : 2005-03-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781603581158 |
ISBN-13 | : 1603581154 |
Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally by : Robert Kourik
Book excerpt: First published in 1986, this classic is back in print by popular demand. It is the authoritative text on edible landscaping, featuring a step-by-step guide to designing a productive environment using vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs for a combination of ornamental and culinary purposes. It includes descriptions of plants for all temperate habitats, methods for improving soil, tree pruning styles, and gourmet recipes using low-maintenance plants. There are sections on attracting beneficial insects with companion plants and using planting to shelter your home from erosion, heat, wind, and cold.