Raised bed revolution : build it, fill it, plant it ... garden anywhere / Tara Nolan.
This book includes complete reference information on how to get started gardening in raised beds and containers: size requirements, height suggestions, types of materials you can use, where to located the beds, and creative tips for fitting the maximum garden capacity into small spaces. Plus, Raised Bed Revolution contains an extensive gallery of clever (and beautiful) ideas, along with complete step-by-step plans for building versatile, design-driven raised beds that can be placed practically anywhere.--page 4 of cover.
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- ISBN: 9781591866503
- ISBN: 1591866502
- Physical Description: 272 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Cool Springs Press, 2016.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 267) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Gallery of raised beds -- Raised bed basics -- Raised beds for big spaces -- Raised beds for small spaces -- Raised beds with purpose -- Not handy? No problem -- Support your plants. |
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Subject: | Beds (Gardens) Raised bed gardening. Beds (Gardens) Raised bed gardening. |
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Raised Bed Revolution : Build It, Fill It, Plant It ... Garden Anywhere!
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Raised Bed Revolution : Build It, Fill It, Plant It ... Garden Anywhere!
Raised bed gardening is the fastest-growing garden strategy today, and Raised Bed Revolution is the definitive guidebook to mastering this consistently proven and effective gardening method. Raised Bed Revolution provides you with information on size requirements for constructing raised beds , height suggestions , types of materials you can use, and creative tips for fitting the maximum garden capacity into small spaces-- including vertical gardening . Enhanced with gorgeous photography , this book covers subjects such as growing-medium options , rooftop gardening, cost-effective gardening solutions, planting tips, watering strategies (automatic water drip systems and hand watering), and more. The process of creating and building raised beds is a cinch, too, thanks to the extensive gallery of design ideas and step-by-step projects . This gardening strategy is taking serious root . Why? Several reasons: Raised beds allow gardeners to practice space efficiency as well as accessibility (the beds can be customized to be any height). Raised beds permit gardeners to use their own soil, and they can be designed with wheels for easy portability if partial sunlight is a problem. Water conservation is easier for gardeners who use raised beds. Pest control is assisted because most garden pests can't make the leap up into the raised bed. For yards that struggle with drainage, raised bed gardening offers a no-brainer solution. Raised beds simply create a more interesting yard! Find out more about why everyone is joining the raised bed revolution, roll up your sleeves and join in !