Gardening Basics For Dummies?
by Steven A. Frowine; With: The National Gardening AssociationFormat: eBook
Pub. Date: 2007-04-01
Publisher(s): For Dummies
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Summary
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 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.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Preparing Yourself (And Your Garden) for Planting | |
| Getting Ready for Gardening | |
| Planning Your Own Eden | |
| Getting into the Zone - Your Garden's Zone | |
| Live Long and Prosper: Giving Plants What They Need | |
| Gathering Your Gardening Gear | |
| Flowers and Foliage: Growing for Color | |
| Growing Annuals: Adding Yearly Variety to Your Garden | |
| Growing Perennials: Plants That Make a Comeback | |
| Brightening Up the Garden with Bulbs | |
| Coming Up Roses | |
| Stretching Your Garden Beyond Its Boundaries: The Permanent Landscape | |
| Growing a Perfect Lawn | |
| Reaching New Heights with Trees and Shrubs | |
| Climbers and Crawlers: Growing Vines and Groundcovers | |
| Producing Your Own Produce | |
| Food, Glorious Food! Growing Your Own Veggies | |
| Adding Spice to Your Garden: Growing Herbs | |
| Sweet and Crunchy: Growing Fruits, Berries, and Nuts | |
| Designing Special and Fun Gardens | |
| Mini Gardens and Microcosms: Gardening in Containers | |
| Taking the Plunge: Gardening with Ponds and Fish | |
| The Part of Tens | |
| Ten Common Questions from (and Ten Common Answers for) Gardening Beginners | |
| Ten Quick, Fun, or Handy Garden Projects | |
| Ten Garden Projects for Children | |
| Appendix: Basic Gardening Resources | |
| Index | |
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