Making a Rock Garden by H. S. Adams
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"Making a Rock Garden" by H. S. Adams is a practical gardening manual written in the early 20th century. This authoritative handbook aims to guide amateur gardeners in designing and constructing a rock garden, which is presented as a naturalistic feature that enhances residential landscapes. The book emphasizes creating gardens that resemble natural formations rather than simply stacking stones in soil, advocating for a thoughtful approach to both placement and plant selection.
The content of the book provides a comprehensive overview of creating a rock garden, starting with the importance of choosing an appropriate site that complements the surrounding landscape. Adams explains the construction process, detailing the necessary steps for rock placement, soil preparation, and the planting of suitable flora. He underscores the significance of drainage, soil arrangement, and the selection of plants that thrive in rocky environments. Additionally, the book touches on related types of gardening, including wall gardens and water features, making it an informative resource for those looking to incorporate unique and appealing elements into their outdoor spaces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Adams, H. S. (Henry Sherman), 1864-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | Making a Rock Garden |
| Series Title | House and Garden Making Books |
| Credits |
Produced by S. Drawehn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Rock gardens |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24496 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24496-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 547 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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