The Complete Book of Ground Covers 4000 Plants That Reduce Maintenance, Control Erosion, and Beautify the Landscape

"A magnum opus of ground covers that deserves a place in every gardener's library." -Tony Avent, founder and owner Plant Delights Nursery Ground covers are widely thought of as utilitarian-we turn to them when we have a problem that needs a solution. Yet these plants also offer a diverse range of beautiful and intriguing options with a variety of colors, textures, and forms. They can unify a landscape, knit together plantings and hardscape, and add extra layers of beauty, dynamism, and surprise. As a replacement for lawns, they can reduce our use of water, fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, carbon-based fuels, and transform a yard into a diverse landscape of habitat and food for native insects, birds, and other wildlife.   In this meticulously researched reference, nurseryman Gary Lewis profiles more than 4000 ground covers that can perform these roles with aplomb. No matter what kinds of conditions you're facing-shade, dry soil, heavy clay, excess moisture-there's a ground cover that will thrive and beautify your garden. Comprehensive, practical, and copiously illustrated, this indispensable volume belongs on the shelf of every designer, landscape architect, and serious gardener.

ISBN:	9781604694604
Publisher:	Timber Press
Imprint:	Timber Press
Published date:	23 Jun 2022
DEWEY:	635.964
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	456
Weight:	1756g
Height:	224mm
Width:	285mm
Spine width:	31mm

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