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John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Sustainable Gardening For Dummies by Donna Ellis
Created especially for the Australian customer!Reduce your environmental footprint in the garden with thispractical guideWith all the talk about the health of the planet, youve probablyheard about sustainability. Now you can apply these principles inyour own backyard, whether thats an Aussie apartment balcony or asprawling Kiwi rural spread. Find out great techniques for planningyour sustainable garden and keeping your plants - and you - happyand healthy.Plant nutrients - what are they and how can you supplythemto your plants sustainably?Watering techniques - how much water does your garden reallyneed, and how can you conserve and supply it?Landscaping and gardening materials - where do they come fromand are they sustainable?Biodiversity - how do you help increase the biodiversity of theplanet through your own gardening practices?Organic gardening, permaculture and biodynamics - what methodscan you adopt to improve your sustainable garden?Weeds and pests - how are they defined, and how do you controlthem while being kind to the environment?Compost heaps and worm farms - how do you build and maintainthem, and what do they do for your garden?Potting mix - how can you choose a sustainable product or evenmake your own?show more