The Beginner's Guide to Gardening: Basic Techniques - Easy-To-Follow Methods - E

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"Originally published as 'Creating good gardens'"--T.p. verso.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

A beautifully illustrated and photographed book that will serve both the novice and experienced gardener well. The Beginner's Guide to Gardening contains all the basics: garden design; how to select healthy plants; how prepare the soil; garden maintenace, and so much more. In addition there is everything you need to know about growing annuals and perennials; roses; flowering bulbs; herbs; ground covers; trees and shrubs; vegetable gardens; and creating specialty gardens--all in a concise book

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You don't have to have a green thumb to have a healthy thriving garden. With The Beginner's Guide to Gardening you'll learn the basics: garden design; how to select healthy plants; how prepare the soil; garden maintenace, and so much more. Here's everything you need to know about annuals and perennials; roses; flowering bulbs; herbs; ground covers; trees and shrubs; vegetable gardens; and specialty gardens. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs and illustrations.

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You don't have to have a green thumb to have a healthy thriving garden. With The Beginner's Guide to Gardening you'll learn the basics: garden design; how to select healthy plants; how prepare the soil; garden maintenace, and so much more. Here's everything you need to know about annuals and perennials; roses; flowering bulbs; herbs; ground covers; trees and shrubs; vegetable gardens; and specialty gardens. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs and illustrations.

Author Biography

Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

Table of Contents

Ch 1: Design Basics The fundamentals of garden design Ch 2 Getting Started How to select the right plants Ch 3 Garden Care Routine maintenance, plus disease and pest control Ch 4 Annuals & Perennials How to choose them; create a cutting garden from them; prpoagate them Ch 5 Roses The various types of roses; how to landscape with them; pest and disease control Ch 6 Flowering Bulbs Bulbs in the landscape and in containers; bulb gallery Ch 7 Herbs Growing and harvesting herbs; herb gallery Ch 8 Ground Covers Growing ground covers; ground cover gallery Ch 9 Trees & Shrubs Deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs; chossing the right type for your site; planting and pruning pointers Ch 10 Specialty Gardens Gardens that attract birds and butterflies; water gardens Ch 11 Vegetables Choosing a site and creating good soil conditions; laying out the beds; planting and care Glossary Index

Details ISBN1580115632 Pages 176 Language English ISBN-10 1580115632 ISBN-13 9781580115636 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Short Title BEGINNERS GT GARDENING REV/E Series Gardening DEWEY 635 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2012-11-30 NZ Release Date 2012-11-30 US Release Date 2012-11-30 UK Release Date 2012-11-30 Author Editors of Creative Homeowner Edition Description Revised ed. Publication Date 2012-11-30 Subtitle Basic Techniques - Easy-To-Follow Methods - Earth-Friendly Practices Audience General Publisher Fox Chapel Publishing Imprint Fox Chapel Publishing Place of Publication East Petersberg Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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