Water-efficient Gardening

Offers a broad perspective on how to make the best of the precious resource of water in your garden. This book reveals how conserving water in your garden does not necessarily restrict the gardener to dry gravel beds, but can also involve lawns, leafy crops and flowery borders. Topics covered include: -The natural science of water-efficient gardening -Choosing a style and design -Water efficient plants -Techniques to save on water AUTHOR: John Marder has over thirty years' experience in professional horticulture, as craftsman, technologist, designer and teacher. He holds an MSc in Horticulture from Reading University, and s a Professional Associate of the RHS. He has designed and constructed five water-efficient demonstration gardens in South-East England, sponsored by Southern Water in collaboration with various host authorities. SELLING POINTS: -Aimed at amateur gardeners and anyone interested in environmental issues -Shows how conserving water in the garden does not restrict the gardener to dry gravel beds -Covers the natural science of water-efficient gardening and gives advice on suitable plants -Superbly illustrated with 210 colour photographs and 12 b/w diagrams ILLUSTRATIONS 210 colour photographs *