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 : Gardening All-in-One for Dummies

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 635
EAN: 9780764525551
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0764525557
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 744
Publication Date: February 28, 2003
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies




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Product Description:
God almighty first planted a garden: and, indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.
-- Sir Francis Bacon

National surveys show that gardening has become the most popular, least exclusive hobby nationwide. From the balconies of Manhattan to the patios of Malibu to the backyards of Chicago, anybody with a few square feet of earth is doing their best to make their little corner of the world more gracious and beautiful. And the best thing is, you really dont have to be born with a green thumb to give life to a glorious garden. Anybody can do it with a little coaching. Which is where Gardening For Dummies comes in.

Puzzled by pruning? Baffled by bulbs? Cant tell a hosta from a hyacinth? Dont worry! This all-in-one reference delivers the know-how you need to transform your little patch of the outdoors into a blooming paradise. Drawing upon the expertise of the National Gardening Association, it gets you up to speed on:
  • Basic gardening skillsfrom understanding your microclimate to using gardening tools to managing pests and common plant diseases
  • How to design, plan and build a garden landscape that reflects your unique sense of style
  • Selecting, planting and maintaining stunning roses
  • Building a raised bed for your perennials and making them bloom in any climate
  • Choose, grow and maintain annuals
  • From amaryllis to spider dahlias to wood tulipscoaxing beauty from homely bulbs
  • Enjoying natures bounty by growing you own vegetables and herbs


A veritable encyclopedia of gardening, this Gardening For Dummies is an indispensable resource for novices and experienced gardeners alike. It brings together between the covers of a single volume seven great books covering:
  • Gardening Basics
  • Garden Design
  • Roses
  • Perennials
  • Annuals
  • Bulbs
  • Vegetables and Herbs


Your one-step guide to a beautiful garden, Gardening For Dummies shows you how to experience the purest of human pleasures in your own backyard.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Pretty good overall
I was looking for more specific information on plants, this is truly a "gardening" book, helping with layout, soil, etc. Good value, though



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A must buy for the beginner
A must read to all those new to gardening. It is a simple, easy to read and will give you a general understand of all aspects of gardening.

This book is written in the typical style and format of all the Dummy books and is great!



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - love it
checked this out from the library, but had to purchase it! first of all, i knew NOTHING about gardening, so this gave me a starting point and help with the basics. i am slowly learning ... and have started my first vegetable garden! while there are very FEW pictures, the info itself was valuable to me. i have a book that is chock-full of pics, but the text is designed for a more advanced gardener. i love to look at that (other) book, but i needed something very basic to begin with- and this is it! ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Gardening All-in-One for Dummies
Great book. Wonderful service and fast delivery. Thank you.







 






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