Review
" A splendid guide for the absolute Beginner..." ( Gardens Monthly, December 2006
"It′s astonishingly comprehensive and really does cover everything the aspiring gardener needs to know..." (Let′s Talk, December 2007)
"...comprehensive..easy–to–follow..." (Amateur Gardening Magazine, April 2006)
" A splendid guide for the absolute Beginner..." ( Gardens Monthly, December 2006)
"It′s astonishingly comprehensive and really does cover everything the aspiring gardener needs to know..." (Let′s Talk, December 2007) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Product Description
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.
From the Back Cover
The bestselling classic, now revised and updated
Your green–thumb guide to growing flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs Brimming with illustrations, advice, resources, and suggested plantings, this friendly guide shows you step–by–step how to create the garden of your dreams. From cultivation basics to garden design 101, it's just what you need to start playing in the dirt!
Discover how to: Pick the best plants for your climate and lifestyle Design the perfect garden for you Keep your plants healthy Use compost, fertilizer, and safe pesticides Locate garden supplies
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