Publications

Waterwise Gardening

Waterwise Gardening describes over 200 drought-tolerant trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennials, and bulbs and discusses their features and requirements. Full of information on waterwise design, the power of mulch, the pros and cons of various watering systems and products, this third edition is a complete revision of Kevin Walsh's pioneering and best-selling book, Water-saving Gardening.

This new edition is rich with colour and includes easy-to-follow text and diagrams, so that you can dip in and pick up handy tips, select plants, contemplate changes to your garden's layout or get into the finer points of setting up a tank, or even using greywater. Whatever you do, your waterwise garden can always be colourful and attractive. Beat the water restrictions, save water and save on your water bill.

The Mediterranean Garden (Journal) No 37, July 2004:
'This is the third edition of Kevin Walsh's book which, when [the first edition was] published back in 1993, was before its time. The quality of the photos is excellent.'

176 pages; 230 x 150 mm; full colour illustrations; limp; ISBN 1-87706-901-9; published by Reed New Holland Publishers RRP $24.95.

To order a copy of Waterwise Gardening from Kevin Walsh, mail the Order Form to Kevin at the address on the form. Please note that the book cannot be ordered on line.

This Order Form is a PDF document which you can print (you need Adobe Reader - if you don't have it already, download it from the Adobe website).

Quick-fix Gardening (Reed Gardening Series)

Selling your house? Having a party? Just need a change? Numerous tricks and techniques you can use to fix up your garden quickly: how to tidy and feed your garden for fast results. Quick-growing plants to fill gaps and give instant colour. Bringing a lawn back to life. Using plants in containers. Quick screens to hide those bad spots and ways to create focus and year-round interest. These are just some of the topics dealt with in this inspiring yet practical book.

96 pages; 230 x 150 mm; full colour illustrations; limp; ISBN 0-7301-0466-4. This book is now out of print but should be available for loan through the municipal library service.

Garden Plants and Flowers in Australia

Royal Horticultural Society

One of the more enjoyable, yet most difficult tasks for any gardener is deciding which plants to choose. This book shows you the best plants for your garden and how to grow them successfully.

This is an inspirational A-Z guide to over 2500 tried-and-tested, commonly available garden plants and flowers. Every plant in this spectacular encyclopedia is illustrated in sumptuous colour, many with inset details to show the plant's growing habit. The entries are divided into broad groups, from trees and climbers to bulbs and ferns, and special features showcase the most popular plants, such as roses, lilies, and clematis.

The accessible text gives expert information on each plant while additional lists make it simple to choose suitable plants for every situation, from dry, sunny borders to corners in deep shade. An invaluable reference section offers practical advice on how to care for your plants, with handy tips and clear, step-by-step photography.

This book is published under the imprimatur of The Royal Horticultural Society and has been adapted for Australia conditions by Kevin Walsh.

420 pages; 237 x 268 mm; full colour illustrations; jacketed boards; ISBN 1-74033-399-3; published by Dorling Kindersley (Penguin Books) RRP $59.95
This book can be ordered from your local bookshop.

Learn to Garden: An introduction to gardening in Australia

Royal Horticultural Society

Your complete, step-by-step introduction to gardening: with unrivalled advice and expert assistance from the Royal Horticultural Society, this practical guide will help you to make a beautiful garden whether you are about to start on your first ever project, or looking to improve an existing yard. Whatever you are tackling, Learn to Garden gives you everything you need to know.

Get the most out of your gardening: from pots to pruning, weeds to watering, this book gives you the tips and techniques that will provide the basis for all your future gardening success without the need for complicated, difficult-to-master skills.

This is advice you can rely on. Every step of the way is shown with clear, easy-to-follow advice and photographs. Learn to Garden also explains the principles of good gardening — where plants come from, how they function, and what they need from you.

Learn to Garden is your one-stop guide to creating and enjoying a garden of your own.

272 pages; 280 x 220 mm; full colour illustrations; jacketed boards; ISBN 1-74033-401-9; published by Dorling Kindersley (Penguin Books) RRP $49.95
This book can be ordered from your local bookshop.

PRIVACY DISCLAIMER COPYRIGHT

Kevin Walsh Garden Design  •  Castlemaine  Victoria  3450  Australia  •  Tel.:  +61 3 5472 1382
ABN 40 375 036 404