Download or read book The Practical Australian Gardener written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the complete garden guide, whether you're planting vegetables, ornamentals, house plants, home orchards, or landscaping a larger area. It tells you how to have a pest-free garden without using dangerous chemicals, and includes advice on keeping larger pests - such as dogs, cats and possums - out of your yard.
Download or read book The Practical Australian Gardener written by Peter Cundall and published by Claremont. This book was released on 2003 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Practical Australian Gardener written by Peter Cundall and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Practical Australian Gardener written by Peter Cundall and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gardening Down under written by Kevin Handreck and published by Landlinks Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised edition of Kevin Handreck's classic best-seller contains a wealth of information for practical gardeners. It will enable you to improve the worst of soils, choose the best fertilizer for particular plants and minimize water use. It also contains a comprehensive guide to managing potted plants. Here also are the basics of soil, composting, fertilisers and potting mixes, as well as simple tests and colour guides to nutrient deficiencies. Gardening Down-Under covers much practical information left out by other gardening books. Features * Practical information on soils, potting mixes and fertilisers * How to deal with dead plants, mulch and compost * Information on water usage * Key issues for gardening in pots
Download or read book The New Organic Gardener written by Tim Marshall and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to organic gardening in Australia, set to become the classic reference. "Without question, this is the great informative book organic gardeners everywhere have been waiting for." Peter Cundall Organic gardening is much more than simply throwing a bit of mulch onto your garden beds. A true organic gardener adopts a holistic approach, starting with the most precious organic element of all: the soil. tim Marshall's passion and love of gardening is present on every page of this book. He not only guides you through the principles of organic gardening, he explains the reasons behind these principles and why they work. Once you have these principles of organic gardening under your belt, then the real fun begins. Successful organic gardening, tim fervently argues, is not just a matter of blindly following a set of rules, it is about experimenting, being creative and making discoveries about how plants best thrive and flourish in your unique garden.the New Organic Gardener shows you how to grow a large range of not just vegetables and herbs but also flowers, trees, including fruit trees, shrubs and even a traditional lawn. Beautifully designed and illustrated, and drawing on tim's vast experience in organic gardening, this book is a truly comprehensive reference that features all the latest, most-up-to date thinking balanced with tried and true methods. the New Organic Gardener is the set to become the gardening bible for every Australian gardener.
Download or read book The Waterwise Australian Native Garden written by Angus Stewart and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2018 HMAA Laurel Award for best book First published as The Australian Native Garden There's never been a more crucial time to droughtproof your garden and to consider Australian native plants as a key component in your outdoor space. This award-winning practical volume, from two of the country's foremost horticultural experts, offers everything you need to know about designing and growing a garden that promotes careful water use and features Australian native plants in the home garden. Including information on the fundamentals of Australian soils, cultivation techniques, drainage, pruning, fertilising and maintenance, as well as creating a fire-resistant garden, establishing habitats attractive to native fauna and growing your own bush foods. The Waterwise Australian Native Garden is a highly illustrated, comprehensive showcase of the best plants to choose and the best gardens from which to draw inspiration. It's a must-have for garden lovers all over this wide, brown land. 'If you're looking to improve or create a native garden, this is the book for you' - Australian Geographic 'This is a book to treasure, and one that will be a companion for a lifetime' - Adelaide Advertiser 'An authoritative reference for home gardeners everywhere' - Country Home Ideas
Download or read book Creating an Australian Garden written by Angus Stewart and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2010 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gloriously illustrated guide to planning the design and choosing the right plants to make a rich and sumptuous garden featuring Australian natives from the ABC garden guru.
Download or read book Habitat written by AB Bishop and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where suburban nature is declining and diversity is shrinking, Habitat is a practical guide for those of us who want to encourage insects, reptiles, frogs, birds and animals into our garden. Not only for our own enjoyment, but as a direct contribution to the health and sustainability of our local environment and wildlife. AB Bishop shows how to design, plant and maintain fauna-friendly landscapes, stressing the importance of understanding how all aspects of the backyard ecosystem are interlinked in order to create a truly authentic and effective habitat. This information-packed resource includes a detailed plant directory; information on what plants (native and exotic) suit what creatures and why; and advice on how to factor in the shelter, nesting, food and water requirements of different types of wildlife. A practical projects chapter features step-by-step instructions for soil testing; making compost tea; building and planting a frog pond; and constructing nesting boxes and insect hotels.
Download or read book Sabrina s Little ABC Book of Gardening written by Sabrina Hahn and published by Fremantle Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using her knowledge of what readers want and her years of landscape gardening and running workshops on waterwise gardening, Sabrina has written a little book that covers all the most popular plants, including natives and the most common problems that occur for gardeners. It is jam packed full of information and handy hints and tips on being a successful gardener.
Download or read book The Australian Gardener written by Leslie Herbert Brunning and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brunning s Australian Gardener written by Leslie Herbert Brunning and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gardens for All Seasons written by Mary Horsfall and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardens for All Seasons is a gardening lifestyle book by bestselling author Mary Horsfall, celebrating the role of gardens in our lives and advising on the timing of jobs in the gardening year throughout Australia. Monthly chapters include topics such as planning, bushfire preparation, watering, pot plant care, mulching, weeding, fertilising, pruning, propagating, pest control, what to plant for different climate zones and what garden venues and events to visit. Mary details her own gardening year, including jobs done, fruits and vegetables harvested, food cooked based on the harvest, what was in flower and wildlife observations – all on a month by month basis. Each chapter includes a special topic of the month, such as fun for kids in the garden, biodiversity, manipulating microclimate, and fragrance and first aid. Covering both edible and decorative gardens, and including colour photographs as well as some of Mary’s own recipes, Gardens for All Seasons is sure to please all types of gardeners.
Download or read book Australian Gardener written by Leslie Herbert Brunning and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Australian Garden Rescue written by Mary Horsfall and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you have a garden suffering from lack of attention, damaged from weather events or suffering pest attacks, Australian Garden Rescue will guide you through practical solutions, helpful tips and preventative tactics to minimise future harm. Best-selling author Mary Horsfall explores how our harsh climate can impact gardens, including the effects of bushfires, floods, frost, storms and heatwaves. She also addresses various pests from possums, snails and caterpillars to fungal problems and weeds. With an emphasis on environmentally friendly strategies and simple advice, this highly illustrated guide will provide tactics for gardeners repairing recent damage or tackling prolonged neglect. Regardless of your garden’s size or location, this book should be part of your gardening toolkit.
Download or read book Easy Organic Gardening and Moon Planting written by Lyn Bagnall and published by Scribe Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organic gardening leaves your patch of earth in a better condition than you found it by working with nature rather than against it. A practicable and better alternative to chemical-dependent and environmentally unsustainable cultivation practices, organic gardening prevents soil damage, and results in more nutritious food, and fewer contaminated waterways and poison-resistant pests.
Download or read book Australian Gardener written by Leslie Herbert Ashby Brunning and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
