Timber PressSivumäärä: 188 sivuaAsu: Kovakantinen kirjaJulkaisuvuosi: 2007, 15.04.2007 (lisätietoa)Kieli: Englanti Rain gardens encompass all possible elements that can be used to capture, channel, divert and make the most of the rain and snow that fall on a property. Using the innovative and attractive approaches described here, it is possible to enhance outdoor spaces and minimize the damaging effects of drought, storm water run-off, and other environmental challenges. Nigel Dunnett and Andy Clayden have created a comprehensive guide to water management techniques for the garden and built environment. Filled with practical, manageable solutions for small and large-scale implementations and utilizing authoritative research with state-of-the-art case studies from all over the world, "Rain Gardens" is the first book on sustainable water management schemes suitable for students and professionals.