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Five years after the first edition of Landscape Restoration Handbook was published, its natural landscaping and ecological restoration techniques have become standard-and successful-practice throughout the nation. Now, the Landscape Restoration Handbook: Second Edition substantially widens the scope of the original work. Approximately 250 pages larger than the first edition, new and expanded chapters offer guidance on: Development of natural landscaping and ecological restoration programs Education, regional planning, and increased biological diversity Ecological communities species listings Scientific and common plant names associated with ecological communities Nurseries that propagate and...
This book will teach you how to landscape your own home ... naturally. You'll plan and plant a beautiful, functional and successful outdoor environment, regardless of where you live or how big your homeplace is.
In this approach to naturalizing private and public landscapes, "community" refers both to plant ecosystems and to interactions with locals in the landscaping process. Landscape architect Diekelmann and educator Schuster include a historical restoration project, b & w and color photos, landscape design plans, and lists of representative species of major Northeast plant communities and sites to visit. The first edition appeared about 20 years ago. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Nature calms and restores us. For some of the most traumatized, including those suffering from the devastating effects of a pandemic, chronic illness, untimely death of a loved one, or even a veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, nature and gardening can be a critical component in healing process. The benefits of creating an indoor green space or spending time outdoors are widely recognized for its healing properties. Several studies have examined the effects of nature on our mental health and well-being, proving that our feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress can be significantly reduced just by being outside. The rapid growth of the local agriculture movement highligh...
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Now Create a Landscape that's Naturally Beautiful, Naturally Inviting, Naturally Easy to Care for! Natural Landscaping shows you how to create your own woodland gardens, shade gardens, wildflower meadows, prairie gardens, water gardens, songbird gardens, hummingbird gardens, and butterfly gardens! It includes: - 9 detailed, full-color plans to provide plenty of inspiration. - 234 easy-care plant ideas to take the guesswork out of plant-work! - Plenty of projects and techniques that let you build in structure at your own pace! - Plus scores of finishing touches to help you achieve just the look you want! It's packed with real-life examples, garden plans, colorful combinations, at-a-glance plant charts, expert tips, related projects, and custom options, with lavish color photos and illustrations.
All the techniques presented in the original reference work, now on CD-ROM. Five years after the first edition of Landscape Restoration Handbook was published, its natural landscaping and ecological restoration techniques have become standard and successful practice throughout the nation. They are now in the Landscape Restoration Handbook on CD-ROM. Naturalization: mutually beneficial for environmental protection and cost savings By outlining the proper use of naturalization techniques, the print version gave landscape professionals a viable alternative to more intensive management approaches-ensuring a greater degree of environmental protection, while reducing various maintenance costs. Now you access these benefits on CD-ROM. A comprehensive guide to natural landscaping and ecological restoration
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