Shade Gardening New Ideas and Techniques for Low-Light Gardens

Name: Shade Gardening New Ideas and Techniques for Low-Light Gardens
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ISBN: 9780865734456

ISBN-10: 0865734453

ISBN-13: 9780865734456

Edition: 2000

Authors: Carol A. Crotta, John M. Rickard, Cowles Creative Publishing Staff

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'Shade Gardening' helps gardeners appreciate the unique challenge of choosing and growing plants in low-light conditions. The various soil types and suitable species are explained and the book provides advice on managing pests and diseases.

Book details

List price: $12.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Publication date: 12/20/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Made For The Shade


Woodland Gardens


Colorful Shade Gardens


Foliage in a Shade Garden


Desert Shade Gardens


Moist Shade Gardens


Dry Shade Gardens


Shade Gardens in Filtered Light


Shade Plants in Containers


A Garden Checklist


Shade Gardens for Every Purpose


Plant Shape and Form


Adapting the Site


Choosing Plants


Assessing Soil Conditions


Tools and Materials


Sources and Resources


Shade Gardening Planning Flowchart


Preparing To Plant


Evaluating a Shade Location


Functional Shade Gardens


Increasing Light


Pruning Deciduous Trees


Reducing the Effects of Hot Sun


Constructing a Shade Cover


Decorating With Shade Plants


Creating a Shade Landscape


Designing a Shade Garden


Creating a Color Scheme


Using a Color Wheel


Vertical Plantings


Installing Hanging Planters on Trees


Ground Cover for Shade Locations


Creating a Shady Stone Walkway


Shrubs, Trees, and Standards


Container Plantings for Shade


Planting In Shade


Vertical Supports


Building a Plant Post


In-ground Irrigation Systems


Drip-Irrigation Systems


Shade Water Gardens


Building an Aquatic Garden


Preparing to Plant


Performing a Soil Test


Planting Annual Color in Shade


Planting Annuals in Moveable Containers


Planting Perennials in Shade


Planting Shrubs


Planting Trees


Planting Ferns


Watering Ferns


Bulbs in a Shade Garden


Planting Bulbs


Digging, Dividing, and Storing Bulbs


Caring For Shade Plants


Watering Needs


Fertilizing Needs


Pruning


Using a Pole Pruner


Pruning Shrubs


Controlling Pests


Applying Insecticidal Soap


Applying Systemic Pesticide


Controlling Fungi and Diseases


Applying Fungicide


Encyclopedia Of Shade Plants


Annuals


Perennials


Shrubs


Ground Covers


Trees


Ferns


Bulbs


Plant Hardiness


Plant Hardiness Zones of North America


Frost-free Dates


On-Line


Index