Description |
231 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
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At head of title: Creative homeowner. |
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"Revised and updated with invasive plant and climate change information"--Cover. |
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"Including South-Central Canada"--Page 4 of cover. |
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Includes index. |
Summary |
"Midwest Home Landscaping, 4th Edition will show you how to beautifully enhance 23 common landscaping situations specifically for the Midwest region. From front and back entries to walkways, borders, slopes, and patios, each situation is presented with a variation for a total of 46 inspiring landscape designs. In addition, detailed descriptions of more than 200 native plants are provided, as well as explanations how to install and care for the plants, ponds, walls, and fences involved in the landscape designs. Drought-resistant plantsthat are proven performers in the Midwest region are used in the designs and described in full detail, and step-by-step instructions provide the essential knowledge to tackle each project. New to this edition is a new section on the importance of native plants, updated information on permaculture, the impact of climate change on the Midwest region, a new section on integrated plant management, and more!"-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Landscape gardening -- Middle West.
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Gardens -- Middle West -- Design.
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Landscape gardening -- Ontario.
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Gardens -- Ontario -- Design.
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Added Author |
Buchanan, Rita, author.
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Schreiber, Denise, editor.
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ISBN |
9781580115919 pbk. |
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