E-Books: Gardening Basics For Dummies

Gardening Basics For Dummies
PDF | 412 pages | 15.5 MB

3rd edition (February 5, 2007)
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. with the Editors of the National Gardening Association
ISBN: 0470037490

You're now officially out of excuses for not planting the garden of your dreams.
Even if you?ve never sowed a seed or 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 efinditions 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.

From the Back Cover
Packed with fun and useful tips to help you plan your garden!
Create the garden of your dreams with the right plants and equipment
Want a green thumb?
This handy guide gives beginning gardeners tips, plans, and insider know-how for getting started with flower beds, borders, vegetables, trees, shrubs, lawns, and more. Packed with step-by-step advice, illustrations, resources, and suggested plantings, this friendly guide covers all the tools that make gardening today easier than ever before!

Discover how to
* Pick the best plants for your climate
* Plan and prep your garden
* Keep your plants healthy
* Use compost, fertilizer, and safe pesticides
* Troubleshoot common problems
* Locate garden supplies

Contents at a Glance
Introduction
Part I: Preparing Yourself (And Your Garden) for Planting
Chapter 1: Getting Ready for Gardening
Chapter 2: Planning Your Own Eden
Chapter 3: Getting into the Zone ? Your Garden?s Zone
Chapter 4: Live Long and Prosper: Giving Plants What They Need
Chapter 5: Gathering Your Gardening Gear

Part II: Flowers and Foliage: Growing for Color
Chapter 6: Growing Annuals: Adding Yearly Variety to Your Garden
Chapter 7: Growing Perennials: Plants That Make a Comeback
Chapter 8: Brightening Up the Garden with Bulbs
Chapter 9: Coming Up Roses

Part III: Stretching Your Garden Beyond Its
Boundaries: The Permanent Landscape
Chapter 10: Growing a Perfect Lawn
Chapter 11: Reaching New Heights with Trees and Shrubs
Chapter 12: Climbers and Crawlers: Growing Vines and Groundcovers
Part IV: Producing Your Own Produce
Chapter 13: Food, Glorious Food! Growing Your Own Veggies
Chapter 14: Adding Spice to Your Garden: Growing Herbs
Chapter 15: Sweet and Crunchy: Growing Fruits, Berries, and Nuts
Part V: Designing Special and Fun Gardens
Chapter 16: Mini Gardens and Microcosms: Gardening in Containers
Chapter 17: Taking the Plunge: Gardening with Ponds and Fish
Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 18: Ten Common Questions from (and Ten Common Answers for) Gardening Beginners
Chapter 19: Ten Quick, Fun, or Handy Garden Projects
Chapter 20: Ten Garden Projects for Children
Appendix: Basic Gardening Resources
Index .......401

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