Author: Nancy J. Ondra
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603420452
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Keep your perennial beds looking their best, season after season. From planning and planting to pruning and propagating, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to maintain a stunning perennial garden. Nancy J. Ondra provides an in-depth, plant-by-plant guide that profiles 125 popular perennials, with helpful information on each plant’s soil, light, and water needs. Ondra’s expertise and passion for gardening, along with Rob Cardillo’s breathtaking photography, will inspire you to create a garden of your dreams that will last a lifetime.
The Perennial Care Manual
Author: Nancy J. Ondra
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603420452
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Keep your perennial beds looking their best, season after season. From planning and planting to pruning and propagating, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to maintain a stunning perennial garden. Nancy J. Ondra provides an in-depth, plant-by-plant guide that profiles 125 popular perennials, with helpful information on each plant’s soil, light, and water needs. Ondra’s expertise and passion for gardening, along with Rob Cardillo’s breathtaking photography, will inspire you to create a garden of your dreams that will last a lifetime.
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603420452
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Keep your perennial beds looking their best, season after season. From planning and planting to pruning and propagating, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to maintain a stunning perennial garden. Nancy J. Ondra provides an in-depth, plant-by-plant guide that profiles 125 popular perennials, with helpful information on each plant’s soil, light, and water needs. Ondra’s expertise and passion for gardening, along with Rob Cardillo’s breathtaking photography, will inspire you to create a garden of your dreams that will last a lifetime.
Ball Perennial Manual
Author: Jim Nau
Publisher: Ball Publishing
ISBN: 9781883052102
Category : Floriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This guide unravels the mysteries of seed germination, divisions, cuttings, and other forms of perennial propagation. Containing valuable information on more than 300 species of plants, it is a cultural cookbook of herbaceous perennials.
Publisher: Ball Publishing
ISBN: 9781883052102
Category : Floriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This guide unravels the mysteries of seed germination, divisions, cuttings, and other forms of perennial propagation. Containing valuable information on more than 300 species of plants, it is a cultural cookbook of herbaceous perennials.
New England Gardener's Handbook
Author: Jacqueline Heriteau
Publisher: Gardener's Handbook
ISBN: 1591865441
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
New England Gardener's Handbook is written by popular gardening experts who include their collective wisdom in one complete guide for New England gardeners. In addition to the hundreds of hardy plants in eleven different plant categories, there are monthly to-do calendars assisting gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to pruning. Full-color photos for each plant and helpful illustrations and charts make this an easy-to-use resource for all New England gardeners with expert advice for home gardeners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Publisher: Gardener's Handbook
ISBN: 1591865441
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
New England Gardener's Handbook is written by popular gardening experts who include their collective wisdom in one complete guide for New England gardeners. In addition to the hundreds of hardy plants in eleven different plant categories, there are monthly to-do calendars assisting gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to pruning. Full-color photos for each plant and helpful illustrations and charts make this an easy-to-use resource for all New England gardeners with expert advice for home gardeners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Perennials
Author: Ray Edwards
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Practical information on gardening with perennials including choosing and planting, flowering and foliage interest throughout the year, planning color combinations, growing perennials in containers and producing your own plants--jacket.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Practical information on gardening with perennials including choosing and planting, flowering and foliage interest throughout the year, planning color combinations, growing perennials in containers and producing your own plants--jacket.
Caring for Perennials
Author: Janet Macunovich
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 9780882669571
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Macunovich teaches her month-by-month schedule for perennial gardening. Includes care charts for more than 130 perennials.
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 9780882669571
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Macunovich teaches her month-by-month schedule for perennial gardening. Includes care charts for more than 130 perennials.
Midwest Gardener's Handbook
Author: Jan Riggenbach
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781888608137
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781888608137
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Perennials for Every Purpose
Author: Larry Hodgson
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
From the "Galloping Gourmet" of the garden world comes a guide to perennials to fit every gardener's needs. 300 color photos. 7 color garden layouts.
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
From the "Galloping Gourmet" of the garden world comes a guide to perennials to fit every gardener's needs. 300 color photos. 7 color garden layouts.
The Earth Care Manual
Author: Patrick Whitefield
Publisher: Permanent Publications
ISBN: 9781856230216
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The long-awaited exploration of permaculture specifically for cooler Northern Hemisphere climates is finally here! Already regarded as the definitive book on the subject, The Earth Care Manual is accessible to the curious novice as much as it is essential for the knowledgeable practitioner. Permaculture started out in the 1970s as a sustainable alternative to modern agriculture, taking its inspiration from natural ecosystems. It has always placed an emphasis on gardening, but since then it has expanded to include many other aspects, from community design to energy use. It can be seen as an overall framework that puts a diversity of green ideas into perspective. Its aims are low work, high output, and genuine sustainability.
Publisher: Permanent Publications
ISBN: 9781856230216
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The long-awaited exploration of permaculture specifically for cooler Northern Hemisphere climates is finally here! Already regarded as the definitive book on the subject, The Earth Care Manual is accessible to the curious novice as much as it is essential for the knowledgeable practitioner. Permaculture started out in the 1970s as a sustainable alternative to modern agriculture, taking its inspiration from natural ecosystems. It has always placed an emphasis on gardening, but since then it has expanded to include many other aspects, from community design to energy use. It can be seen as an overall framework that puts a diversity of green ideas into perspective. Its aims are low work, high output, and genuine sustainability.
The Organic Lawn Care Manual
Author: Paul Boardway Tukey
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1580176496
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Explains how to make a lawn safe and environmentally friendly using organic methods, and how to pick the best grass for each climate and sunlight situation.
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1580176496
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Explains how to make a lawn safe and environmentally friendly using organic methods, and how to pick the best grass for each climate and sunlight situation.
California Master Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition
Author: Dennis Pittenger
Publisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 1601078579
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
Since it was first published in 2002, the California Master Gardener Handbook has been the definitive guide to best practices and advice for gardeners throughout the West. Now the much-anticipated 2nd Edition to the Handbook is here—completely redesigned, with updated tables, graphics, and color photos throughout. Whether you're a beginner double digging your first bed or a University of California Master Gardener, this handbook will be your go-to source for the practical, science-based information you need to sustainably maintain your landscape and garden and become an effective problem solver. Chapters cover soil, fertilizer, and water management, plant propagation, plant physiology; weeds and pests; home vegetable gardening; specific garden crops including grapes, berries temperate fruits and nuts, citrus, and avocados. Also included is information on lawns, woody landscape plants, and landscape design. New to the 2nd Edition is information on invasive plants and principles of designing and maintaining landscapes for fire protection. Inside are updates to the technical information found in each chapter, reorganization of information for better ease of use, and new content on important emerging topics. Useful conversions for many units of measure found in the Handbook or needed in caring for gardens and landscapes are located in Appendix A. A glossary of important technical terms used and an extensive index round out the book.
Publisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 1601078579
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
Since it was first published in 2002, the California Master Gardener Handbook has been the definitive guide to best practices and advice for gardeners throughout the West. Now the much-anticipated 2nd Edition to the Handbook is here—completely redesigned, with updated tables, graphics, and color photos throughout. Whether you're a beginner double digging your first bed or a University of California Master Gardener, this handbook will be your go-to source for the practical, science-based information you need to sustainably maintain your landscape and garden and become an effective problem solver. Chapters cover soil, fertilizer, and water management, plant propagation, plant physiology; weeds and pests; home vegetable gardening; specific garden crops including grapes, berries temperate fruits and nuts, citrus, and avocados. Also included is information on lawns, woody landscape plants, and landscape design. New to the 2nd Edition is information on invasive plants and principles of designing and maintaining landscapes for fire protection. Inside are updates to the technical information found in each chapter, reorganization of information for better ease of use, and new content on important emerging topics. Useful conversions for many units of measure found in the Handbook or needed in caring for gardens and landscapes are located in Appendix A. A glossary of important technical terms used and an extensive index round out the book.