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Introduction

Step 1: Garden or landscape area

Step 2: Obstructions above and below

Links from Step 2 (page 7): Step 3: Sun and shade

Links from Step 3 (page 13): Step 4: Hardiness and microclimates

Links from Step 4 (page 15): Step 5: Wind

Links from Step 5 (page 20): Step 6: Compaction

Links from Step 6 (page 23): Step 7: Drainage

Links from Step 7 (page 28): Step 8: Soil characteristics

Links from Step 8 (page 32): Step 9: Wildlife interference

Links from Step 9 (page 36): Step 10: Existing plants

Links from Step 10 (page 41): Step 11: Putting it all together

Links from Step 11 (page 45): Optional steps, further reading and workbook outcomes

Links from Optional steps (page 48): Links from Further reading (page 51):


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