Wellington Gardens. Successful gardening for Wellington, Kapiti coast and Wairarapa, by Jon Muller .
Contents
Acknowledgements
How to use this book
Introduction |
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Wellingtons' Climate and Topography
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| Topography .. |
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Soils
Assessing the soil
Soil profile
Soil texture
Soil structure
Soil colour
Soil water
Soil ph |
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Improving the soil
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Gypsum and lime
Mulch
Fertilisers |
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| Weeds |
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Weed control
Wellington regional council's weed classification
Plant use and selection
Creating a sheltered environment
Plant selection and layout
Planting
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Lawn types
Ideal growing conditions
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Ecological Zones
The Gardens
In this section of the book 21 beautiful gardens from Owhiro Bay
to Masterton are analysed in depth as to how they have worked with the
local topography and microclimates. On this site you will find pictures
from many of them but only the analysis for the Maungaraki
garden is reproduced in full. Yes, you will have to buy the book to
see the rest!
The gardens in this book are classified into zones according to
soil and climatic conditions. These zones and the ecological
map are the same ones used by the Wellington Regional Council for
their booklet 'Wellington Regional Native Plant Guide' This maintains
consistency and a link to the use of native plants in each zone, but
also includes the use of non invasive exotic plants.
Plant lists
Resources
Using professionals
Courses on gardening
Bibliography
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Excerpts
A successful Maungaraki Garden analysed
21 gardens
Photos and comments
Wellington's
Ecological zones
Map & Suitable plants
Praise for Wellington Gardens
Introduction
Contents
How to use this book
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General garden information
· Wind - Temperature - Sunlight · Rainfall · Topography · Compost · Weeds · Lawns
· Using professionals
Acknowledgements |
