Gardening Basics For Dummies 3e - Softcover

Frowine, Steven A.

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ISBN 10: 0470037490 ISBN 13: 9780470037492

Verlag: For Dummies, 2007

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Book by Frowine Steven A

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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.

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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!

THE DUMMIES WAY
Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

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

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Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: For Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0470037490
• ISBN 13: 9780470037492
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 432