Landscaping with Edible Plants in Texas: Design and Cultivation (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (960 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1623493218 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
— from the foreword by Jim Kamas. Cheryl combines her in-depth knowledge of the characteristics and care of vegetables, fruits, and herbs with her extensive experience in sustainable horticultural practices to guide in creation of beautiful living spaces through use of environmentally friendly principles and practices. In this long-overdue book, Cheryl Beesley has created a comprehensive guide to the use of edible plants to create landscapes that will prove valuable for both the novice and seasoned landscape designer
Appendixes instruct readers on disease and insect control, additional variety selections, and plant and seed sources. She covers garden layout, bed construction, and fencing options and offers specific design examples for a wide variety of possibilities for edible landscapes, such as a schoolyard, restaurant, or residence. In this complete reference to integrating edible plants into a wide range of private and public landscapes, landscape designer Cheryl Beesley thoroughly answers the questions of how to plant, where to plant, and what to plant. She presents an extensive pallet of edible plant choices for Texas arranged by trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals and includes detailed information about plant families as well as individual plants. As the author points out, however they are incorporated, vegetables and fruits—lon
"A very interesting read. I will definitely try some" according to Pamela Canizales. A very interesting read. I will definitely try some of the suggestions.. Five Stars Anxious to give some of these plants a try!. KAllen said Five Stars. Very educational