Water-Wise Garden - J Hodges

The Water-Wise Garden by Jeffrey Hodges. In this timely book, organic gardening guru Jeffrey Hodges explains how to make the most of our precious water resources to create and maintain a healthy, flourishing garden. This practical manual will help you:

understand the way plants use water and the way water is stored in the soil­ - knowledge that will instantly transform your watering practices
create 'water-use zones' to improve water efficiency
improve the water-holding content of your soil with compost and mulch
make the best use of recycled water, including rainwater and grey water
Also included:

a list of water-wise plants suitable for Australian gardens
tips on managing pests and disease using organic methods
a practical section on preparing and planting a vegetable garden suitable for every budding urban gardener. Australian.