You're now officially out of excuses for not planting the garden of your dreams. Even if you've never sowed a seed nor pulled a weed, Gardening Basics For Dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise. This friendly and informative guide also covers all of the tools and additives available to make gardening easier. You'll discover: * Clear definitions and descriptions of the different types of plants * Tips on choosing the type of garden you want * How to create a garden plan * Easy-to-follow instructions for soil preparation * Advice on planting, growing and caring for annuals and perennials * Step-by-step plans for organic and edible gardens * Plans for butterfly and children's gardens Packed with helpful tips on controlling pests safely, managing weeds, and correcting common gardening problems, Gardening for Dummies turns your brown thumb green in a hurry.
- ISBN10 0470037490
- ISBN13 9780470037492
- Publish Date 2 February 2007 (first published 1 January 2007)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 15 April 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition 3rd Edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 432
- Language English