Product Description

"Dry Gardening", by leading landscape designer and horticulturist Jonathon Garner, is a practical, achievable and easy-to-follow guide to establishing or retrofitting a drought-tolerant, sustainable garden from the soil up. Step-by-step photographs illustrate an invaluable collection of techniques for soil improvement, planting and cultivation, and installing water delivery systems. Chapters in this book include: All about soil; Amending the soil; Compost and mulch; Water-efficient plants; Irrigation; Smart gardening; and, Planting guide.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #540570 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

About the Author
After studying horticulture in Sydney, Jonathan Garner moved to England to work as head gardener on a private estate, and was also involved in the Chelsea Flower Show and the Royal Horticultural Society's Wisley Garden. Since returning to Australia, Jonathan has built a reputation as a skilled gardener and one of the country's most knowledgeable horticulturists. Jonathan provides horticultural troubleshooting and support services to the landscape industry and garden enthusiasts, personally fixing the plant and soil problems, or even better, pre-empting the problem before it occurs. He lives with his family in Sydney.