Deck Scaping
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With a little bit of inspiration and a modicum of effort, the deck can be a valuable addition to one's garden. Deckscaping contains advice on gardening on, around, and under a deck, offers information on the types of plants to use, and provides tips on evaluating the condition of... read full description below.
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| ISBN |
9781580174084 |
| Published |
1 January 2002 by Storey Books |
| Format |
Paperback, illustrated edition |
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| Author(s) |
By Ellis, Barbara W. |
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| ISBN-13 |
9781580174084 |
| ISBN-10 |
1580174086 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
In stock at publisher; ships 7-15 working days |
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| Publisher |
Storey Books |
| Imprint |
Storey Books |
| Publication Date |
1 January 2002
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| Publication Country |
 United States |
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| Format |
Paperback, illustrated edition
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| Edition |
illustrated edition |
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| Author(s) |
By Ellis, Barbara W. |
| Category |
Landscape Gardening
Home & House Maintenance
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| Number of Pages |
167 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 235mm
Height: 255mm
Spine: 19mm |
| Weight |
735g |
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| Interest Age |
General Audience |
| Reading Age |
General Audience |
| Library of Congress |
Landscape gardening., Decks (Architecture, Domestic) |
| NBS Text |
Gardening |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Dewey Code |
712.6 |
| Catalogue Code |
130136 |
Description of this Book
Decks are popular in North American landscapes because they serve as outdoor sanctuaries. They are in the back yard, where life is quiet and less hectic. The deck is the perfect place to read the Sunday paper, listen to a ballgame, or entertain when the weather's nice. But a large, flat expanse of deck isn't all that exciting. Often, decks look bare and uninviting and can take up valuable gardening space. With DECKSCAPING, learn to landscape on and around your deck. Landscaping and planting techniques help create the feeling that the deck is surrounded by the garden while hiding the deck's unsightly undercarriage. Add structure and privacy to the deck by building a lattice-covered pergola and growing climbing vines on it for shade. Containers planted with flowers, herbs, or vegetables bring the garden, with its fragrances, butterflies, birds, and wildlife, right up onto the deck. Running low on space? Attach hanging baskets and planter boxes to the railing. What you plant around your deck is just as important as what you plant around your house. In addition to teaching landscaping and planting techniques, DECKSCAPING provides decorating tips on furniture, ornaments, and water features that strengthen the link between indoor and outdoor rooms. Homeowners will also learn how to evaluate a deck, analyze its usefulness and effectiveness, and identify options to improve it so that it is comfortable, safe, and appealing.
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
| NZ Review |
Nearly any shady spot can be transformed into a verdant garden oasis. |
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Author's Bio
Barbara W. Ellis is a freelance writer, editor, and lifelong gardener. She is the author of many gardening books, including The Veggie Gardener's Answer Book, Deckscaping, Shady Retreats, and Covering Ground. She holds a B.S. in horticulture from the Ohio State University, Columbus, and a B.A. from Kenyon College. She has worked as managing editor at Rodale Press and as publications director for the American Horticultural Society and is affiliated with the Hardy Plant Society Mid-Atlantic Group, the Garden Writers Association, and the Perennial Plant Association. She lives and gardens in Maryland, where she and her husband live in a renovated green home with an assortment of rescued dogs, cats, and parrots. Her garden, which is managed organically and designed to be wildlife-friendly, features a wide range of ornamentals, herbs, and edibles for both sun and shade.
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