"Naturalistic gardens increase biodiversity, provide refuge for wildlife, and are an essential keystone for reconnecting the human world to the natural one. Knowing how to create a lush, thriving, and ecologically vibrant landscape might seem intimidating and out of reach, but horticulturist Kelly Norris and New Naturalism are here to help you design and plant a stunning oasis of nature-inspired plantings that thrive."--Back cover.

Essential Perennials helps you decide exactly which plants will bring you the beauty you want and will thrive in the conditions you can provide. Trusted garden experts Ruth Rogers Clausen and Thomas Christopher focus on what every gardener needs to know. For each plant you'll find flower color, season of bloom, foliage characteristics, height and width, light requirements, and hardiness and heat sensitivity. You'll also learn cultural tips, the...

Discusses site selection, propagation, soil, and pest control, and offers advice on growing strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, lingonberries, currants, grapes, and kiwifruit.

For dog owners and garden lovers alike, Dogscaping presents a plan for the family dog to live in perfect harmony with a green, beautiful backyard. Whether the family dog is a demon digger like a terrier or a shade-seeking greyhound, Dogscaping offers solutions for all dog owners to create the perfect backyard and garden for all members of the human and canine family. Tom Barthel, a certified master gardener and devoted dog owner, approaches the topic...

"Everyone who owns and cares for rabbits will benefit from Bob Bennett's practical guidance and comprehensive care instructions. Solid advice on breed selection, year-round care and feeding, and safe housing and sanitation help every owner-from the commercial producer to the dedicated fancier-raise happy, healthy rabbits. This revised and updated fourth edition includes: breed photographs; building plans for safe, comfortable housing; coverage of...

Describes how to create a family-friendly home garden, including how to create a play area, select plants, and protect the garden from pets.

Offers advice, techniques, and step-by-step instructions on the process of designing a home garden, including layouts, illustrated listings of plants, and simple construction projects.

"Lifelong berry forager Helen Yoest gives you the quick-reference lowdown on 40 widely found North American berries--the edible and the toxic--including tips on which ones you can grow in your home garden. For an added treat, Helen takes you from field to kitchen with some of her favorite wild berry recipes."--Back cover.

“Fearless Gardening encourages you-exhorts you-to boldly go forth and claim your garden as a space of joy and creativity.” -Jennifer Jewell, creator and host of public radio's Cultivating Place Embrace your inner rebel and create the garden you want-even if it breaks the rules. Loree Bohl, the voice behind the popular blog the danger garden, shows how it's done in Fearless Gardening, with zone-busting ideas and success stories. Bohl's own gorgeous...

"Bio-activated charcoal ? called biochar ? is the new darling of organic gardeners, embraced for its outstanding abilities to enrich the soil and improve plant growth. Gardening with Biochar is the first comprehensive guide to understanding, making, and using it effectively in the home garden."--Amazon.com.