Barbara W Ellis

Broschiertes Buch

Covering Ground

Unexpected Ideas for Landscaping with Colorful, Low-Maintenance Ground Covers

Beschreibung

REIMAGINE the Possibilities for Covering Your Ground REPLACE GRASS on hard-to-mow slopes CONNECT scattered flower beds, trees, and shrubs CONTROL erosion along stream banks CARPET the patches between stepping stones STABILIZE boggy areas EDGE walkways, curbs, and driveways CREATE natural alternatives to traditional lawns ADD A SPLASH OF COLOR anywhere you need it!

Autor

Barbara W. Ellis is a freelance writer, editor, and lifelong gardener. She is the author of many gardening books, including The Veggie Gardener’s Answer Book, Deckscaping, Shady Retreats, and Covering Ground. She holds a B.S. in horticulture from the Ohio State University, Columbus, and a B.A. from Kenyon College. She has worked as managing editor at Rodale Press and as publications director for the American Horticultural Society and is affiliated with the Hardy Plant Society Mid-Atlantic Group, the Garden Writers Association, and the Perennial Plant Association. She lives and gardens in Maryland, where she and her husband live in a renovated “green” home with an assortment of rescued dogs, cats, and parrots. Her garden, which is managed organically and designed to be wildlife-friendly, features a wide range of ornamentals, herbs, and edibles for both sun and shade.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Storey Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 235mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 807g
• ISBN-13: 9781580176651
• ISBN-10: 1580176658
• Artikelnr.: 22085936