Gardening Down Under
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Contains a wealth of information for practical gardeners.
This fully revised edition of Kevin Handreck's classic bestseller contains a wealth of information for practical gardeners. It will enable you to improve the worst of soils, choose the best fertiliser for particular plants, and minimise water use. It also contains a comprehensive guide to managing potted plants.
It also covers the basics of soil, composting, fertilisers and potting mixes; as well as simple tests and colour guides to nutrient deficiencies. Gardening Down Under covers much practical information that is essential for healthy soils and plants.
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Praised for its clear, practical advice, Gardening Down Under is called a must-have for serious gardeners by reviewers from acsGarden.com, Burke's Backyard Magazine, and Canberra Sunday Times. Reviewers highlight its common-sense approach to soil management and accessible writing style, making it ideal for improving soil quality and plant health in both gardens and containers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780643066779
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 June 2001
Country: Australia
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Edition: 2
Illustration: colour illustrations
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 245.0mm
Weight: 750g
Pages: 290
About the Author
Kevin Handreck is one of Australia's foremost horticultural consultants, having retired from CSIRO's Division of Soils in Adelaide after a long and distinguished career in soils research and communication. He was awarded the Nursery Industry Association's Award of Merit in 1990, and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Horticulture.
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