Langbeschreibung
A Storey BASICS title addresses the popular topic of raised-bed gardening with this introduction to simple raised beds that any homeowner or beginning gardener can plan, build, and plant in a weekend with basic materials and little knowledge or skill.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction: The Built-In Benefits of Raised Beds Sized Right for Success - Perfectly Designed for Super Soil - Ready to Plant Right from the Start - Easy to Expand
Chapter One: Getting Started
Investigating Sunlight and Soil - Dig Down or Build Up? - Dimensions and Layout
Chapter Two: Building Your Beds
Digging Down - Building Up - How to Build a Wood-Framed Raised Bed - How to Build a Frame on a Slope - Soil Amendments - Pathways
Chapter Three: Planting and Tending
Planting How-To - Watering - Mulching and Feeding - Dealing with Weeds, Pests, and Diseases
Chapter Four: Accessorizing Your Bed
Setting Up a Support System - Installing a Watering System - Sending Your Garden into Space - How to Build a Sturdy Vertical Trellis - Adding Artistic Touches
Resources
Metric Conversion Chart
Index