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"Pollinators such as monarch butterflies and bees are under threat, and more and more gardeners want to do all they can to create a hospitable space for them. That's where Pollinator Friendly Gardening comes in. It identifies the most visible and beloved pollinators: bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, as well as some more unlikely candidates such as ants, wasps, and beetles. It then explains the intriguing synergy between plants and pollinators....
5) Planting
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Readers learn how to begin a garden, including how to choose their plants, prepare the soil, and start their crop.
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Timber Press
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"This new, completely revised second edition of her bestselling classic is a design compendium that is as practical as it is inspirational. Designing with Succulents shares design and cultivation basics; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and profiles of 50 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion plants. Lavishly illustrated with 400 photographs, you will find everything you need to visualize, create, and nurture a thriving, water-smart succulent...
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Rodale
Pub. Date
2014.
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ix, 326 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
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General garden-building skills (from "Do I need to dig?" to "Where do I dig?") and specific techniques (from "How do I plant a seed?" to "How much should I water?") are presented in growing-season order -- from garden planning and planting to growing and harvesting. Many other need-to-know topics like soil, compost, seeds, pest control, and weeds are explained in simple language to ensure success, even on a small scale, on the first try. More than...
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Yankee Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
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208 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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"This book is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener--even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn't know mulch from mud! The practical advice presented in the Vegetable Gardener's Handbook demystifies gardening by providing the best, most proven methods for sowing, growing, and harvesting." -- Provided by publisher.
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Readers Digest
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
255 pages : color illustrations and photographs ; 28 cm.
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Attracting birds and butterflies has never been simple. Youll get the latest tips and advice for supporting the dwindling bee population, which experts say is essential for the future of gardening. Inside this book, youll find irresistible plants for birds, butterflies, and bees, creative garden designs for year-round beauty, and our top plant lists to take the guesswork out of gardening.
17) The new low-maintenance garden: how to have a beautiful, productive garden and the time to enjoy it
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Timber Press
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
284 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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Countryman Press
Pub. Date
c2012
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208 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm.
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Focusing on containers, trellises, and raised beds, this book shows how everyone can garden, including those with physical limitations like arthritis or location limitations like apartment-dwellers without backyards.
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Taunton Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
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281 pages ; cm.
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"Quick reference, at-a-glance manual covers planting, propagating, watering, composting, pruning, staking, transplanting, dividing, weeding, and pest protection to ensure gardening success. From one of the most trusted names in gardening, this substantial collection of professional garden-care tips, techniques, and advice is ideal for garden lovers of any kind and skill level."--Amazon.com.
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