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SB419.5 .D85 2008 | ชื่อเรื่อง |
Planting green roofs and living walls / Nigel Dunnett and Nol Kingsbury | ผู้แต่ง |
Dunnett, Nigel | ISBN |
9780881929119 | พิมพลักษณ์ |
Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2008 | ครั้งที่พิมพ์ |
Rev. and updated ed., [2nd ed.] | รูปเล่ม |
vii, 328 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm | หมายเหตุ |
Contents: Why build green roofs? -- Constructing green roofs --Planting on green roofs -- Facade greening -- Living walls,structures, and surfaces -- Roof-greening plant directory -- Facade-greening plant directory -- Suppliers | หมายเหตุ |
Summary: This book introduces a new concept to gardeners. Plantingon roofs and walls began in Europe, but it is now becomingpopular all over the world. Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and run-off, and also help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings. This book discusses the practical techniques required to make planting on roofs and walls a reality. It describes how roofs may be modified to bear the weight of vegetation, considers the different options for drainage layers and growing media, and lists the plants suitable for different climates and environments. This informative book will encourage gardeners everywhere to consider the enormous benefits to be gained from planting on their roofs and walls.--From publisher description | หัวเรื่อง |
Green roofs (Gardening) | หัวเรื่อง |
Ornamental climbing plants | หัวเรื่อง |
Vertical gardening | ผู้แต่งร่วม |
Kingsbury, Nol |
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