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Gardening in the Lower Midwest

Author : Diane Heilenman

Publisher : Indiana University Press

Page : 266 pages

File Size : 16,78 MB

Release : 1994

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 9780253328113

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"... a common-sense handbook for gardeners... It will help slacken the stress level that gardening was never meant to bring." --HortScience "[Diane Heilenman] gets to the heart, the soul and the humor shared by all in the gardening world... both a practical reference and an inspiration... " --The Herald-Times (Bloomington, IN) Diane Heilenman tells novice and experienced gardeners how to cope in this difficult and trying climate, create gardens appropriate for the region, and select flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs that will be happy--and in turn make us happy. The gardening columnist for the Louisville Courier-Journal, Heilenman is also a gifted thinker who grapples with what it means to garden in our time.



Go Native!

Author : Carolyn Harstad

Publisher :

Page : 372 pages

File Size : 23,38 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Gardening

ISBN :

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Simple question-and-answer format explains methods of planning, preparation and planting native plants and wildflowers that thrive naturally in the Lower Midwest and require less watering and preserve the ecosystem. 64 photos, 125 illustrations. 336 p.



Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Lower Midwest Gardening

Author : Lynn M. Steiner

Publisher : Creative Publishing International

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 50,95 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 1589236505

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"Provides a practical approach to gardening for the novice to intermediate gardener. Includes plant species descriptions, time-saving techniques and regional information for the Lower Midwest states"--Provided by publisher.



The Midwest Native Plant Primer

Author : Alan Branhagen

Publisher : Timber Press

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 25,11 MB

Release : 2020-07-21

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 1604699922

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Bring your garden to life—and life to your garden! Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Midwest region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment—from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant expert Alan Branhagen makes adding these superstar plants easier than ever before, with proven advice that every home gardener can follow. This incomparable sourcebook includes 225 recommended native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. It’s everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial garden. This must-have handbook is for gardeners in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.



The New Shade Garden

Author : Ken Druse

Publisher : Abrams

Page : 625 pages

File Size : 45,11 MB

Release : 2015-04-14

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 1613126042

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The author of The Natural Shade Garden offers a comprehensive new guide to climate-conscious gardening—beautifully illustrated with 400 photos. There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides expert advice on creating a shade garden with an emphasis on the adjustments necessary for our changing climate. Druse examines common problems facing today's gardeners, from addressing the deer situation to watering plants without stressing limited resources. Detailing all aspects of the gardening process, The New Shade Garden covers basic topics such as designing your own garden, pruning trees, preparing soil for planting, and the vast array of flowers and greenery that grow best in the shade. Perfect for new and seasoned gardeners alike, this encyclopedic manual provides all the information you need to start or improve upon your own shade garden.





Gardening in the Lower Midwest

Author : Diane Heilenman

Publisher : Indiana University Press

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 37,31 MB

Release : 1994-09-22

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 0253026628

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“A common-sense handbook for gardeners” who live in the plant hardiness zones of the Midwest with extreme temperature swings (HortScience). Garden columnist Diane Heilenman helps novice and experienced gardeners cope in the difficult and trying climate of the areas she labels Zombie Zones, where wild temperature swings are normal—“specifically, upper Kentucky; all of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; lower Iowa; all of Missouri; and the lower parts of Wisconsin and Michigan” (Library Journal). She shows how to create gardens appropriate for the region and how to select flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs that will be happy—and in turn make us happy. A gifted thinker who grapples with what it means to garden in our time, Heilenman has produced a book that “will help slacken the stress level that gardening was never meant to bring” (HortScience). “[Heilenman] gets to the heart, the soul and the humor shared by all in the gardening world . . . both a practical reference and an inspiration.”—The Herald-Times (Bloomington, IN) “Presents basic gardening techniques and personal plant preferences in a breezy writing style.”—Library Journal



Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Lower South Gardening

Author : Lynn M. Steiner

Publisher : Creative Publishing International

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 29,1 MB

Release : 2012-03-27

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 158923653X

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"The Complete Guide to Lower South Gardening takes a practical how-to approach to gardening that shows the novice to intermediate home gardener exactly how to get started. Customized for readers who live in Louisiana, southern Mississippi, southern Alabama, southern Arkansas, southern Georgia, eastern Texas, coastal South Carolina and coastal North Carolina, the book features all the vegetable and ornamental plants that are most popular in this region. Beautiful photos and detailed information make this complete book a must-have for budding gardeners."--Publisher's website.



Midwest Gardener's Book of Lists

Author : Susan McClure

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 43,82 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Landscape gardening

ISBN : 087833985X

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Book Description

This new addition to the "Book of Lists" series lists plants that complement architecture, can withstand drought and bloom for weeks, and much more, plus features and lists on vegetable gardening, perennials for water gardens, and trees for urban areas. Illustrations.



Deer-Resistant Design

Author : Karen Chapman

Publisher : Timber Press

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 31,15 MB

Release : 2019-07-23

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 1604698497

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“Fear deer no more! The best source I’ve seen on the topic!” —Tracy DiSabato-Aust, award-winning garden designer and best-selling author Deer are one of the most common problems a gardener can face. These cute but pesky animals can quickly devour hundreds of dollars’ worth of plants. And common solutions include the use of unattractive fencing and chemicals. In Deer-Resistant Design, Karen Chapman offers another option—intentional design choices that result in beautiful gardens that coexist with wildlife. Deer-Resistant Design showcases real home gardens across North America—from a country garden in New Jersey to a hilltop hacienda in Texas—that have successfully managed the presence of deer. Each homeowner also shares their top ten deer-resistant plants, all welcome additions to a deer-challenged gardeners shopping list. A chapter on deer-resistant container gardens provides suggestions for making colorful, captivating, and imaginative containers. Lushly illustrated and filled with practical advice and inspiring design ideas, Deer-Resistant Design is packed with everything you need to confidently tackle this challenging problem.