| The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change Contributor(s): Druse, Kenneth (Author) |
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ISBN: 1617691046 ISBN-13: 9781617691041 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Shade - Gardening | Landscape - Gardening | Techniques |
| Dewey: 635.954 |
| LCCN: 2014942983 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 9.4" W x 11.5" (3.10 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides this generation with a comprehensive guide to creating a shade garden with an emphasis on the adjustments necessary for our changing climate. Druse offers advice for common problems facing today's gardeners, from addressing the deer situation to watering plants without stressing limited resources. Detailing all aspects of the gardening process, the book covers basic topics such as designing your own garden, pruning trees, preparing soil for planting, and the vast array of flowers and greenery that grow best in the shade. Perfect for new and seasoned gardeners alike, this wide-ranging encyclopedic manual provides all the information you need to start or improve upon your own shade garden. |
Contributor Bio(s): Druse, Kenneth: - Ken Druse is a celebrated lecturer and an award-winning author and photographer who has been called "the guru of natural gardening" by the New York Times. He is best known for his 20 garden books published over the past 25 years. He lives in New Jersey.Druse, Ken: - Ken Druse is the author of 17 award-winning gardening books. He has a weekly public radio show and podcast, Ken Druse--Real Dirt, and has written for the New York Times and many shelter magazines. Druse lives in Brooklyn and New Jersey. |