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The waterwise Australian native garden, a practical guide to garden design, plant selection and much more, Angus Stewart & AB Bishop

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The waterwise Australian native garden

Angus Stewart & AB Bishop

a practical guide to garden design, plant selection and much more

A new edition of the bestselling Australian Native Garden with an emphasis on its waterwise benefits for a sadly drought-stricken climate. There's never been a more crucial time to drought-proof your garden and to consider Australian native plants as a key component in your outdoor space. This award-winning, practical volume, from two of the country's foremost horticultural experts, offers everything you need to know about designing and growing a garden that features careful water use as well as Australian native plants in the home garden. It includes information on the fundamentals of Australian soils, cultivation techniques, drainage, pruning, fertilising and maintenance, as well as creating a fire-resistant garden, creating habitats attractive to native fauna and growing your own bush foods. The Waterwise Australian Native Garden is a highly illustrated, comprehensive showcase of the best plants to choose and the best gardens from which to draw inspiration. It's a must-have for garden lovers all over this wide, brown land

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