Rock Garden Primer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548444207)

The Rock Garden Primer by Archie Thornton is a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining a rock garden. The book begins with an introduction to rock gardens and their history, and then moves on to the practical aspects of designing and building a rock garden. The author provides detailed information on selecting the right location, preparing the soil, choosing the appropriate rocks and plants, and creating the perfect layout. The book also includes a section on the care and maintenance of a rock garden, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control. The author provides tips on how to keep your rock garden looking beautiful all year round, and how to deal with common problems such as erosion and weed growth. In addition to the practical advice, the book also includes stunning photographs of rock gardens from around the world, as well as detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the concepts discussed in the text. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, The Rock Garden Primer is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in creating a beautiful and unique rock garden.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Archie Thornton
ISBN-10: 054844420X
ISBN-13: 9780548444207
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/12/2007
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d