The Water-Wise Home

Author: Laura Allen
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603429204
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
Save the earth’s most precious resource while also saving yourself money. Laura Allen provides expert strategies for using water smartly and efficiently while fulfilling all of your home and garden needs. Learn how to create a water-wise landscape, reuse greywater, harvest rainwater, and even set up a waterless composting toilet. Offering proven techniques in clear and accessible language, The Water-Wise Home makes it easy to help the environment and lower your household operating costs through conserving water.

The Water-Wise Home

Author: Laura Allen
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1612121691
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Water-Wise Plants for the Southwest

Author: Nan Sterman
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 9781591864684
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Water-Wise Plants for the Southwest is a must have resource for any Southwest gardener facing water-shortages. It is filled with expert advice from proven low-water gardeners, and includes everything from using tried and true low water use plants in the landscape, efficient watering and cultivation tips from planting to maturity, to new water-wise cultivars and species. The book features inspirational photos of low-water residential landscapes and more than 100 plant recommendations with helpful icons for ease of use. Also included is an extensive reference guide with listings of botanical and water conservation demonstration gardens, educational opportunities, irrigation suppliers, technical support, websites, and professional organizations. This book is one you would recommend to any gardener facing limited water resources.

Waterwise House and Garden

Author: Allan Windust
Publisher: Landlinks Press
ISBN: 9780643068001
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
This practical guide shows how we can contribute to conserving water in our home and garden. This book takes a planned approach to saving water in the home using different household reticulation options including the use of rainwater tanks and recycling greywater. It shows how to eliminate unnecessary watering in the garden by working with nature to create a garden that is both enjoyable and sensitive to the environment.

Greywater, Green Landscape

Author: Laura Allen
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612128408
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 201

Book Description
Keep your lawn and garden lush without wasting resources by capturing and recycling the greywater that drains from your sink, shower, and washing machine. This accessible and detailed guide walks you through each step of planning for and installing a variety of greywater systems, including laundry-to-landscape and branched drain gravity-fed systems. After identifying greywater sources in your home and estimating flow rate, you’ll learn to pinpoint where to redirect the wastewater for the greatest benefit. No matter which system you decide to build, you'll have the information to construct it yourself or move forward with confidence to hire a professional.

Water Wise

Author: Wendy Mee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Provides descriptions of Intermountain West native plants for use in urban landscapes.

Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens

Author: Scott Ogden
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604691697
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
“I can't imagine a designer or avid gardener who wouldn't want this on their bookshelf.” —Garden Design Online Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens is a practical guide to the best 200 plants guaranteed to thrive in low-water gardens. Plant entries provide the common and botanical name, the regions where the plant is best adapted, growth and care information, and notes on pests and disease. This practical and inspiring guide includes a variety of plants, from trees to succulents, perennials to bulbs, all selected for their wide adaptability and ornamental value. Companion plants, creative design ideas, and full color photography make this guide a must-have resource for any sustainable gardener.

Water-wise Gardening

Author: Thomas Christopher
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
In an elegantly written book, the author of In Search of Lost Roses examines how water shortages and environmental concerns are prompting a remarkable solution--the emergence of low-water gardening, one of the newest, most creative areas in gardening today. Color photos.

The Water-Wise Home

Author: Alexandra Greenfield
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With a keen focus on sustainability and conservation, this book takes you on a journey through the vital aspects of water management.

Energy-Wise Landscape Design

Author: Sue Reed
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 0865716536
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Save money and energy while adding natural beauty to your home.