Lifestyle, Sport & Leisure
February 2021
Gardening without watering
by Lepple
Smart gardening with 44 dry-tolerant plants Do you want to avoid having to water constantly on hot summer days, and instead design your garden to be more sustainable? This book shows you how to establish a dry-tolerant garden – 44 robust perennials, shrubs, pot and climbing plants that are useful for animals in the garden as well, smart projects from rain gardens to wall planting, along with basic troubleshooting for weather damage, pests and diseases. The book also covers all the basic principles regarding natural cycles, soil maintenance and site-appropriate gardening with a focus on conserving resources. For example, did you know that you can save considerable watering quantities by adopting a smart mulching approach? And meanwhile, you’ll also be establishing an excellent microclimate, both for yourself and for the natural environment.
