Watering Systems for Lawn & Garden: A Do-It-Yourself Guide [Paperback]

R. Dodge Woodson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 3, 1996

A complete handbook for anyone wanting to buy or install a small-scale irrigation system for the lawn, garden, or backyard.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

For years, one of the most popular features in Horticulture magazine has been the two-page "step-by-step" article that highlights a specific gardening task. Here, the complete collection-from 1987 through 1994-is presented in all its glory, including Sears's handsome, well-targeted b&w line drawings. Constituting an exceptionally useful guide, the collection is organized by season rather than month, and is thus applicable for gardeners in just about any North American hardiness zone. The 86 topics range from planting potatoes and making cut flowers last longer to naturalizing bulbs, brewing manure tea and pruning fruit trees. Seven writers contributed to the series, lending a refreshing variety of voices to the unchanging format. The consistently clear and concise instructions will inspire readers to tackle even the most daunting task, e.g., raising ferns from spores, while the wide range of subject matter addresses the interests of gardeners of all levels of ability.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Woodson gives step-by-step directions on installing irrigation systems for lawns and backyard gardens. Woodson, author of a dozen how-to books, includes chapters on freshwater sources, recycling water for irrigation, selecting and installing pumps, moving water by gravity distribution, and building and installing surface, overhead, and buried irrigation systems as well as connecting the system to your home's water supply. Although the book is written for the layperson, some of the instructions seem too complicated. The paperback contains 50 black-and-white drawings. George Cohen

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 3, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882669060
• ISBN-13: 978-0882669069
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #418,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

R. Dodge Woodson (Brunswick, ME) has over 20 years' experience as a home builder, contractor, master plumber, and real estate broker. He is the author of many McGraw-Hill books, including Be A Successful Building Contractor 2/e, and National Plumbing Codes Handbook 2/e.

Customer Reviews

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138 of 140 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title, January 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Watering Systems for Lawn & Garden: A Do-It-Yourself Guide (Paperback)

This book is titled for DIY but nearly every chapter seems to start with advising us to consult with and/or hire a professional. I got more information on planning and layout from websites of system manufacturers than from this book. There is a reasonably good summary of different types and it might be OK as a guide if you're planning on hiring a professional anyway but this is not a DIY nuts and bolts kind of guide.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a very good book, October 28, 2009

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This review is from: Watering Systems for Lawn & Garden: A Do-It-Yourself Guide (Paperback)

I would not advise anyone to purchase this book. I bought it because we want to install a sprinkler system in our back yard next spring. The title of this book makes you think it will help you do this. However, when you get the chapter on underground sprinkler systems the author basically tells you not to even try it, just hire a professional because there's no way you will ever be able to understand all the intricacies involved in installing a sprinkler system. He actually has a very condescending attitude toward the reader. I was not impressed with this book...at all. If I had been able to review it before buying it I would not have purchased it.

1.0 out of 5 stars Elaborate Watering Systems take away the Zen, November 19, 2011

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Matthew M. Cohen "Author,Garden Watering a Ze... (north Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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Elaborate watering systems as discussed in this book more often then not require very industrious individuals and usually technical assistance. They also can have significant maintenance problems. Advice from your local nursery may be more useful even for lawns and definitely useful for almost all other plantings. My problem is that they take the fun out of watering those special garden areas that provide you with a zen experience. Garden Watering A Zen Experience
Matt Cohen