Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants [Illustrated]

Waterlilies, lotus, submerged, floating and marginal water plants all get their due in this lavishly illustrated encyclopedia by Water Gardening Magazine founders Greg and Sue Speichert. Each category of plant is discussed in its own chapter, with information about its proper soil, planting and climate requirements. Much of the book is given over to descriptions of various species, and home gardeners should especially appreciate the book’s useful appendixes, which list plants for special places, such as table-top ponds, as well as by their colors. 707 color photos. 

388 pages

• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881926256
• ISBN-13: 978-0881926255

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Organic Gardening For Dummies

For many gardeners, the term "organic" has become synonymous with "safe," which makes sense, since avoiding harmful pesticides and chemical fertilizers is a big part of organic gardening. But going organic also involves selecting the right plants and garden locations. This guide offers:

• Ways to develop soil naturally, use safe fertilizers, manage pests, and battle plant disease without harmful chemicals
• Steps to grow an organic lawn, plus hands-on advice for cultivating vegetables, herbs, fruit and nut trees, and flower gardens
• Resources for organic supplies and information

360 pages

• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764553208
• ISBN-13: 978-0764553202

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Gardening Basics For Dummies

You’re now officially out of excuses for not planting 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.

464 pages

• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470037490
• ISBN-13: 978-0470037492

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The Himalayan Garden: Growing Plants from the Roof of the World

Jermyn writes for sophisticated gardeners who long to grow great drifts of rare blue poppies, and those discriminating green thumbs known to yearn for unusual primulas. Jermyn's combined expertise and fascination with the subject of cultivating species indigenous to the Himalayas result in a manual filled with highly specific advice and instructive growing tips. Determined gardeners are provided with horticultural practices and procedures aimed at achieving successful results when they embark upon cultivating coveted alpine specimens. Focusing on alpines that thrive in woodland and rock garden situations, Jermyn explains exactly how gardeners living at low altitudes can create appropriate habitats for a range of flora customarily found at high altitudes. Replete with color photographs, this effective resource may intensify the trend toward growing newly introduced and more familiar Himalayan plants

320 pages

Language: English

• ISBN-10: 0881925004
• ISBN-13: 978-0881925005
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