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Gardening Basics For Dummies
by Steven A Frowine and National Gardening Association
Published 1 January 2007
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....Read more
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.
Gardening Basics for Canadians for Dummies
by Liz Primeau and Steven A Frowine
Published 25 January 2008
Your green-thumb guide to gardening in Canada. Create the garden of your dreams with the right plants and equipment. Want a green thumb? This handy guide gives beginning gardeners tips, plans, and insider know-how for getting started with flower beds, herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs, lawns, and more. Complete with...Read more
Your green-thumb guide to gardening in Canada. Create the garden of your dreams with the right plants and equipment. Want a green thumb? This handy guide gives beginning gardeners tips, plans, and insider know-how for getting started with flower beds, herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs, lawns, and more. Complete with step-by-step advice, illustrations, full-colour photos, Canadian resources, and suggested plantings, this friendly guide covers everything you need to get you gardening. Discover how to:. Pick the best plants for your climate;. Ensure that your gardening is eco-smart;. Plan and prep.
Put down roots with the basics of gardening!Don't know your Hosta undulata from your Bellis perennis? Leaf through this fun and easy reference to learn all about gardening! First, find your gardening style and plan the garden you want while staying within a budget, then check out explanations of...Read more
Put down roots with the basics of gardening!Don't know your Hosta undulata from your Bellis perennis? Leaf through this fun and easy reference to learn all about gardening! First, find your gardening style and plan the garden you want while staying within a budget, then check out explanations of all those mysterious zones. Still curious? Grab all the right gear and pick out the right plants for you. You'll be growing your own annuals, perennials, and vegetables before you can say Lychnis coronaria!Open the book and find: Guidance on planning your gardenExplanations of hardiness and frost zonesDescriptions of proper gearThe differences between annuals and perennialsTips for growing vegetablesInformation on what you need to keep your plants happy
Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color
Color your world with orchids
Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by...Read more
Color your world with orchids
Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by...Read more
Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color
Color your world with orchids
Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants.
Discover how to:
* Select orchids that will thrive in your home
* Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids
* Decipher complicated orchid names
* Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties
* Create spectacular orchid displays
Color your world with orchids
Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants.
Discover how to:
* Select orchids that will thrive in your home
* Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids
* Decipher complicated orchid names
* Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties
* Create spectacular orchid displays