Gardening AllinOne for Dummies Author:The National Gardening Association, Bob Beckstrom, Karan Davis Cutler, Kathleen Fisher, Phillip Giroux, Judy Glattstein, Mike MacCaskey, Bill Marken, Charlie Nardozzi, Sally Roth, Marcia Tatroe, Lance Walheim, Ann Whitman 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 ... more »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.« less