Author : Graham Strong
Publisher : Time Life Medical
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,63 MB
Release : 2001-02
Category : Annuals (Plants)
ISBN : 9780737006292
This guide tells how to choose plants depending on your soil, site location, and what climate zone you live in. The care needed and even how to arrange your flowers is included.
Author : Carla Albright
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 2007-02-28
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1461635322
Part how-to guide, part workbook, and part plant encyclopedia, Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: From Northern California to British Columbia is the must-have reference book for both experienced gardeners moving to the coast and novice gardeners currently living near the shore. Along with basic information about soil construction, plant selection, and watering needs, Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest includes a workbook that will help you record the unique elements of the coast-wind, salt spray, and sun exposure-and design the garden of your dreams. Master Gardener Carla Albright provides valuable suggestions for vegetables, roses, trees, shrubs, and perennials hearty enough to thrive on the coast, as well as plants that are best avoided. Tips for choosing plants and controlling disease and insects will help you keep your coastal gardening looking its best. Ready for a break? Put down your trowel and take a trip to some of the coastal public gardens listed in the travel guide. These beautiful gardens will provide you with endless ideas that you can try in your own garden.
Author : Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 11,6 MB
Release : 2009-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1612282555
Riding bikes, hiking, and playing sports aren’t the only things you can do in the great outdoors. If you’d like a relaxing, rewarding way to spend time outside, you could start your very own flower garden. Follow these step-by-step instructions for preparing your garden plot and choosing flowers for shady and sunny locations, plus maintaining your garden by weeding, watering, and deadheading. Discover the difference between annuals and perennials, and find out what to plant to attract colorful birds and butterflies. Decorate your own gardening gloves and belt for carrying the tools you’ll need to maintain a garden once it starts to grow. Whether you’re planting in a big backyard or in containers that you can keep indoors, you can reap the rewards of successful flower gardening.
Author : Laura Williams Rice
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 39,86 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN :
"Practical Horticulture provides the basics in horticulture science and clearly illustrates how that knowledge is applied in both home and production agriculture. This easy-to-read and scientifically through text contains an abundance of photographs and precise drawings; a comprehensive section on anatomy, physiology nomenclature, and other basic topics; and secondary sections focusing on horticulture and indoor plants. Other topics include the ethics of horticulture; safety issues concerning pesticide applications; non-chemical pest and disease control; the role of organisms in plant growth; and commercial production of container-grown landscape plants, bedding plants, vegetables, commercial seed productions, and greenhouse pot plants."-- Back cover.
Author : Neil Sperry
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 15,66 MB
Release : 1991-02-25
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1589795040
#4 on Publishers Weekly's Bestselling Gardening Books list! This new, completely revised edition has over 500 new photographs, 400 new illustrations, 400 new plants and trees, the latest pest control recommendations, fruit and vegetable recommendations, new tips and plants specifically for Southern Texas, plus everything in the first edition.
Author : Neil Lucas
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 15,26 MB
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0881929832
Grasses Offer so Much More than the flat, green lawns beneath our feet. In the garden, spikelets of Briza media flutter in the slightest breeze, tall-stemmed Stipa gigantea makes a beguiling divider, and pennisetums glow like fireworks with the sun at their backs. When chosen wisely and used with care, grasses can endow the garden with showstopping appeal---requiring remarkably little work in return. Neil Lucas explains how to bring the magic of grasses to even the smallest of gardens. Inspired by the great American prairies, African savannah and other wild spaces, he shows how to perfect the balance between grasses and other plants, choose sustainable lawn alternatives that virtually care for themselves, and showcase the elegant lines and intriguing textures of grasses to glorious effect. Planting grasses in the right place is critical, and Lucas lists top performers for drought, waterside, containers, shade and more. Along the way, he explains how grasses contribute to a greener world through their use in rain gardens, green roofs and for erosion control. With an extensive directory profiling more than 450 gardenworthy grasses, rushes and sedges, this lavishly illustrated volume offers gardeners a world of possibilities.
Author : Scott Calhoun
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,12 MB
Release : 2012-11-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1603420045
Turn your backyard garden into a lush and colorful wonderland where every plant is presented to its fullest potential. Scott Calhoun provides more than 100 stunning garden designs that are adaptable to a range of climates, budgets, and space considerations. As you learn to use proven groupings and discover ways to make your garden glow throughout all seasons, you’re sure to find the right combination of flowers, grasses, and ground coverings to transform your property into a jaw-dropping display of color, texture, and fragrance.
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Page : 830 pages
File Size : 11,15 MB
Release : 2001
Category : American literature
ISBN :
Author : Barrett Williams
Publisher : Barrett Williams
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 31,92 MB
Release : 2024-08-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
**Annuals Aplenty Your Ultimate Guide to a Year-Round Flower Paradise** Transform your garden into a vibrant oasis that flourishes in every season with *Annuals Aplenty*. Dive into the enchanting world of annual flowers and discover how to create stunning, seasonally dynamic gardens that captivate and delight. **Unlock the Secrets to Year-Round Blooming** Start with an insightful introduction to annual flowers and their importance in seasonal gardening. Learn to match the perfect blooms to your garden goals and design a landscape that changes beautifully with each passing month. **Seasonal Highlights** - **Spring** Unveil the most dazzling spring-flowering annuals, master early bloom planting techniques, and maintain the freshness of spring beauty. - **Summer** Explore heat-tolerant blossoms that thrive under the sun. Discover essential tips for watering, feeding, and managing pests during the hottest months. - **Fall** Embrace the warmth and transition of fall with a selection of seasonal annuals. Learn how to extend the blooming period and prepare your garden for cooler weather. - **Winter** Discover hardy annuals that can withstand frost and freezing temperatures. Get practical advice on protection, care, and soil preparation for winter gardening. **Creative Gardening Techniques** From container gardening to hanging baskets, *Annuals Aplenty* offers innovative ideas for every kind of gardener. Select the right containers, mixes, and seasonal arrangements to keep your garden dynamic and portable. **Maximize Your Garden’s Potential** Understand the nuances of fertilization, sustainable gardening practices, and natural pest control. Ensure your annuals receive the right nutrients at the right time, and explore eco-friendly plant choices and water conservation methods. **Practical Problem-Solving and Maintenance** Equip yourself with the knowledge to combat common pests and diseases, troubleshoot growth issues, and address soil problems. Learn advanced techniques for deadheading, pruning, and even overwintering tender annuals to extend their life. **Journal Your Journey** Document your garden’s progress with helpful tips on keeping a garden journal. Track planting schedules, note successes and challenges, and plan for future seasons to continually enhance your garden’s allure. *Annuals Aplenty* is your comprehensive guide to cultivating a thriving, colorful garden that remains vibrant through every season. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this book offers valuable insights to help you create and maintain your dream garden year-round. Embrace the joy of gardening with annuals and let your garden bloom in endless splendor.
Author : Michelle Slatalla
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 36,71 MB
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1579657354
Named a Best Gift Book for Gardeners by The New York Times Book Review, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Seattle Times, Domino magazine, and Goop. The team behind the inspirational design sites Gardenista.com and Remodelista.com presents an all-in-one manual for making your outdoor space as welcoming as your living room. Tour personality-filled gardens around the world and re-create the looks with no-fail planting palettes. Find hundreds of design tips and easy DIYs, editors’ picks of 100 classic (and stylish) objects, a landscaping primer with tips from pros, over 200 resources, and so much more.
