Gardening All In One For Dummies

Author : Steven A. Frowine
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781118050620
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening Basics For Dummies written by Steven A. Frowine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant 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.

Author : National Gardening Association
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118053168
Total Pages : 744 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening All-in-One For Dummies written by National Gardening Association and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "God almighty first planted a garden: and, indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures." --Sir Francis Bacon National surveys show that gardening has become the most popular, least exclusive hobby nationwide. From the balconies of Manhattan to the patios of Malibu to the backyards of Chicago, anybody with a few square feet of earth is doing their best to make their little corner of the world more gracious and beautiful. And the best thing is, you really don't have to be born with a green thumb to give life to a glorious garden. Anybody can do it with a little coaching. Which is where Gardening All-in-One For Dummies comes in. Puzzled by pruning? Baffled by bulbs? Can't tell a hosta from a hyacinth? Don’t worry! This all-in-one reference delivers the know-how you need to transform your little patch of the outdoors into a blooming paradise. Drawing upon the expertise of the National Gardening Association, it gets you up to speed on: Basic gardening skills—from understanding your microclimate to using gardening tools to managing pests and common plant diseases How to design, plan and build a garden landscape that reflects your unique sense of style Selecting, planting and maintaining stunning roses Building a raised bed for your perennials and making them bloom in any climate Choose, grow and maintain annuals From amaryllis to spider dahlias to wood tulips—coaxing beauty from homely bulbs Enjoying nature’s bounty by growing you own vegetables and herbs A veritable encyclopedia of gardening, this Gardening All-in-One For Dummies is an indispensable resource for novices and experienced gardeners alike. It brings together between the covers of a single volume seven great books covering: Gardening Basics Garden Design Roses Perennials Annuals Bulbs Vegetables and Herbs Your one-step guide to a beautiful garden, Gardening All-in-One For Dummies shows you how to experience the “purest of human pleasures” in your own backyard.

Author : Sue Fisher
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470018439
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening for Dummies written by Sue Fisher and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to develop your green fingers and be part of one of the most popular pastimes in the UK, Gardening For Dummies is the book for you. Packed with expert advice, helping the novice get a solid start and the seasoned gardener broaden their breadth of knowledge, you can learn and develop skills in how to do everything from planning your planting to controlling pests - and everything in between. Full of useful illustrations and insider′s tips this book will be a vital reference for everyone with an interest and love of gardening, whether you have a few containers in the back yard or a huge back garden with a rolling lawn.

Author : Todd Brock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119550750
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Backyard Homesteading All-in-One For Dummies written by Todd Brock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live a more sustainable lifestyle Historically referred to as a government program for revitalizing undesirable living areas, "homesteading" today has come to mean the pursuit of a self-sufficient lifestyle. Homesteading can include everything from keeping bees, growing vegetables, and composting to installing solar panels, creating a rain barrel, and canning your own food,—plus much more. Backyard Homesteading All-in-One For Dummies has a little bit of everything for the homesteader in all of us. It walks you through the basics of creating your own sustainable homestead and offers expert tips and tricks for making it as easy and successful as possible. Raise chickens Keep bees Compost Can and preserve This book gives you everything you need to embark on your own homesteading adventure.

Author : Michael MacCaskey
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9780764551307
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening For Dummies written by Michael MacCaskey and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1999-02-15 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardening is one of the most popular, least exclusive hobbies of all. Everybody can garden. Gardening is good for the body; an hour or two of daily yardwork provides just the right kind of light exercise we all need. Responsible gardening also does good things for the environment: materials get recycled, and empty lots become community gardens. Gardening also can boost your mental health; it delights the eye and fuels the soul with a connection to the earth. Even if you've never repotted a plant, you have the heart of a gardener if you love the taste of garden tomatoes or close your eyes when you sniff a blossom. Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will help novices get off to a solid start and help seasoned gardeners broaden their breadth of knowledge. This book is for you if you want to Create a garden for the first time Know how to mow your lawn the right way Find out which bugs are eating up your plants Determine when and how much to water your garden Attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your yard Grow your own herbs and vegetables Find your way around the garden center by knowing which soil amendments to buy, which tools to use, which plants to choose, and how to use pest controls. You can turn that brown thumb into a green one by exploring these other topics: Creating a landscape design: Know what you have; define areas and flow Exploring annuals, perennials, bulbs, and vines: Choose healthy plants; water and feed for longevity Buying and planting roses: Understand classifications, pruning methods, and winterizing Putting in a new lawn: Buy seed; remove sod; explore mowers and trimmers Planting seedlings, trees, and shrubs: Transplant from cell packs and larger containers; get bare-root or balled-and-burlapped plants into the ground Pruning and propagating: Understand the purpose; look at tools, techniques Dealing with weeds and disease: Identify damage; control spread Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition, offers a slew of lists, illustrations, and color photographs to guide you as you garden. No matter what size your planting area, from sunny windowsill to patio to yard, you can nurture and grow a glorious garden.

Author : Charlie Nardozzi
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9780764551291
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vegetable Gardening For Dummies? written by Charlie Nardozzi and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1999-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A healthier life can begin in one's own backyard. This book provides readers the ultimate guide to harvesting their own crops and how to plan and produce great eats in any size space. Cartoons and illustrations.

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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470478942
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living the Country Lifestyle All-In-One For Dummies written by and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-18 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living the Country Lifestyle All-in-One For Dummies features six books in one, including: Country Cooking (cast-iron cooking, canning, pickling, and outdoor cooking, among other topics) Traditional Crafts (sheering animals and producing wool, knitting, hand sewing, patchwork and quilting, candle making) Kitchen Gardening (growing and caring for vegetables, herbs, and fruit) Outdoor Skills (camp skills, fishing, navigation, outdoor family fun) Raising Farm Animals (buying, housing, and raising animals, beekeeping) Natural Health (herbal remedies, an encyclopedia of herbs, and healing foods)

Author : Lance Walheim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118053532
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roses For Dummies written by Lance Walheim and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “American Beauty,” “Dublin Bay,” “Rocketeer,” “Betty Boop,” “High Noon,” “Pearly Gates”…with a distinctive name for each of hundreds of varieties, the array of roses that could adorn your garden is both dazzling and daunting. So which ones survive hardily on their own for weeks on end, and which ones wither and die without constant attention? How do you tell a climber from a shrub, and how does each thrive? And don’t even start with pruning! Despite all the (ahem) thorny particulars, gardeners still love to grow these beautiful flowers that would by any other name still smell as sweet. Roses for Dummies does away with the myth that roses have to be high maintenance, instead showing how to choose a type that will blossom in your care. Inside, rosarians of all levels will find useful information on: Shopping for roses Planting Watering and mulching Fertilizing Pruning Protecting roses from weather and pests And more Roses for Dummies contains everything you need to know to get started, or, if you’re more advanced, refine your knowledge of roses. Now in a new Second Edition with more than 100 new varieties described, as well as new information on insect and disease control, this helpful guide also covers: Landscaping with roses What makes a rose fragrant Roses and their partners in the garden Growing in containers Drying roses and making potpourri Rose societies and other places to see roses Ten roses to avoid if you’re not an expert Whether looking for nothing more than a sweet-smelling decoration to brighten your doorstep, or looking to enter a major rose competition, discoveries about this much-loved flower await you. Full of pointers, resources, pitfalls, vocabulary, and an eye-popping full color insert, this book will help you grow the roses of your dreams.

Author : National Gardening Association
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9781119174479
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening Basics for Dummies written by National Gardening Association and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the hardcover format of Gardening Basics For Dummies, 3rd Edition. You're now officially out of excuses for not planting the garden of your dreams. Even if youve 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.

Author : Steven A. Frowine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening for Dummies written by Steven A. Frowine and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: