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Learn to Garden (262 readers)

Contributed by amazon 22.03 2008 on 17:39:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

This primer provides everything the new gardener needs to know to create a garden, whether beginning with an existing garden or starting a brand new plot. With its practical and un-intimidating approach, Learn to Garden takes the bafflement out of gardening for the novice. ...

Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses (1900 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.09 2006 on 21:28:15 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Ideal for would-be growers who were always afraid of roses, as well as for gardeners who already grow these beautiful flowers and want to learn more. Over 400 beautiful color photographs and 40 watercolor paintings. ...

Complete Roses (229 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.01 2008 on 09:44:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Featuring 100 Easy-Growing Favorites | Complete Guide to Roses is ideal for would-be gardeners who were always afraid to grow roses, as well as for gardeners who already grow these lovely flowers and want to learn more about them. This comprehensive book takes all the mystery out of growing these plants, but leaves the beauty. Through text and lavishly illustrated step-by-step instructions, readers learn how to select roses that are tough and dependable in their climate, prepare and maintain the ...

Landscape Design (540 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.07 2007 on 22:47:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Landscape Design: Theory and Application was written from a blended perspective of a horticulturist and landscape architect who together have over 25 years of university teaching experience in landscape design. This text discusses design tools used by landscape design professionals and then describes how to use these tools to graphically represent a landscape design concept. It introduces the topic of design as a process and how human preferences impact landscape design components. Students will ...

All About Houseplants (418 readers)

Contributed by amazon 24.09 2007 on 10:22:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Indoor gardening made simple | Nothing brings life to your home like thriving houseplants. Learn how to choose the right plant for any location, including African violets, focuses and other houseplants that are currently in style. Includes complete care tips to help you avoid common problems and keep plants healthy. ...

All About Lawns (445 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.03 2008 on 17:41:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Orthos All About Gardening | Establish a lawn that suits your homes needs with help from All About Lawns by Meredith Books. In this book you will learn how to save time and resources while still growing a healthy lawn. With up-to-date information and easy-to-follow instructions, this guide will help you gain the confidence you need in cultivating a lawn that looks its best. ...

All About Roses (Ortho's All About Gardening) (823 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.03 2007 on 11:08:24 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Learn how to make the most of roses in your garden. Growing beautiful roses doesnt have to be difficult. All About Roses is filled with expert advice on choosing the right rose for your space, and nurturing it for years of beauty. Whether youre eyeing a hybrid tea you remember from your mothers garden, or one of the new easy-care landscaping varieties, this book makes it easy to add the unmatched beauty of roses to your garden. ...

All About Roses (454 readers)

Contributed by amazon 24.09 2007 on 10:27:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Learn how to make the most of roses in your garden | Growing beautiful roses doesnt have to be difficult. All About Roses is filled with expert advice on choosing the right rose for your space, and nurturing it for years of beauty. Whether youre eyeing a hybrid tea you remember from your mothers garden, or one of the new easy-care landscaping varieties, this book makes it easy to add the unmatched beauty of roses to your garden. ...

Creativity with Flowers (218 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.01 2008 on 12:26:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Interior Decoration: Creativity with Flowers | In this brand new series, Tomas De Bruyne, Per Benjamin and Max van de Sluis of Life 3 share their knowledge and experience with young professionals and with everyone passionate about floral designs. Step by step they show the reader how certain techniques are done, each making seven creations around one central theme. Go backstage with these fantastic books and learn from the masters! ...

Water Features for Small Gardens (1009 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:25:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

All in color! Create the water feature of your dreams--even in the smallest gardens! Determine what suits your tastes, space, and design, and learn general methods of construction, installation, and maintenance. Color photos and step-by-step instructions cover 14 projects--formal and informal pools, moving and still water, stone and pebble features, wall fountains and waterspouts, splash fountains, and container features. Trim size: 8 x 10. ...

All About Perennials (444 readers)

Contributed by amazon 24.09 2007 on 10:25:25 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Way to grow: Expert advice on choosing and growing great perennials | Finding a perennial that thrives in your garden is like giving yourself a gift that comes back year after year. Learn how with this revised, larger edition, packed with professional advice on how to choose and care for perennials for any location, from full shade to hot sun. Whether youre planting your first perennial bed or eyeing your lawn for expansion, youll find tips and information to help you grow beautiful, healthy pla ...

Deck & Patio Design Guide (339 readers)

Contributed by amazon 22.03 2008 on 17:42:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Whether its poolside fun or outdoor entertaining, Deck and Patio Design Guide by Meredith Books, can help you create an outdoor venue that works for your lifestyle. Including over 200 photos filled with great ideas, this book will provide information on material choices, stylish furnishings and more. Plus, youll even learn some tips on the process of hiring contractors, gathering bids and developing a budget. ...

Totally Bonsai (732 readers)

Contributed by amazon 26.04 2007 on 14:31:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Guide to Growing, Shaping, and Caring for Miniature Trees and Shrubs | Creating your own bonsai is simple, calming, and serene, and best of all, it lets you bring the outdoors inside, even if you dont have a lot of space. ...

ABC Gardening Expo-Brisbane (1419 readers)

Contributed by HV 01.04 2007 on 19:58:11 Topic: Other / Exhibitions, Trade fairs Match on Article's text

ABC Gardening Expo offers an opportunity to meet local and international suppliers, discover innovative new products, and learn new futuristic eco friendly gardening techniques. ...

Aroids (723 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 09:49:43 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Plants of the Arum Family | Originally published in 1988 as the first truly comprehensive review of one of the largest and most popular plant families, Aroids was enthusiastically welcomed by botanists and horticulturists alike for its attention to scientific detail and delightful writing style. Now in this completely updated second edition, we learn of discoveries made in the last decade as the family has grown from about 2500 species to nearer 3200. ...

Cacti and Succulents (649 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.07 2007 on 14:44:36 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Complete Guide to Species, Cultivation and Care | Readers will learn about more than 50 species of cacti and more than 10 families of succulents, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs, in this complete guide to these captivating plants. Beautiful specimen plants from six garden collections the world over, from Zurich to Phoenix, are detailed in full. Complete descriptions, including color photographs, will help readers identify their plants, and detailed ...

DVD Encyclopedia of Roses (431 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.06 2007 on 10:52:43 Topic: Other / Software, DVD Match on Article's text

In this fact-filled DVD, hosts Peter Seabrook and Anne Swithinbank show how you can produce more roses and better plants than ever before! You will learn to plant bare root and container grown bushes for long-term flowering, the right timing and correct techniques for pruning, the importance of fertilizers for plant growth and flowering, how to select and use products for pest and disease control, why summer deadheading is more than just the removal of faded flowers, and much more! Author, journ ...

The 5-Minute Gardener (502 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.07 2007 on 10:01:26 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

How to Plan, Create, and Sustain a Low-Maintenance Garden | With a little preparation and a few minutes a day, new or experienced gardeners can have a colorful flower garden and a bounty of vegetables with this fun and handy manual. Readers interested in a successful flower garden learn how to choose low-care perennials and annuals as well as develop blueprints, analyze the soil, and choose the right equipment. A productive vegetable garden can be achieved with low-care, high-yield vegetables as ...

Gardening at the Shore (799 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 18:51:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Creating a garden in a coastal area can be daunting, even for those who have mastered the techniques of inland gardening. Wind, sand, salt, and scorching sun all combine to create a unique set of challenges. Frances Tenenbaum, who has gardened for decades on Marthas Vineyard, knows these challenges intimately and has learned how to meet them. ...

Ultimate Guide to Gazebos & Other Outdoor Structures (407 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.11 2007 on 10:43:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Ultimate Guide to Gazebos and Other Outdoor Structures is for any homeowner who wishes to enhance his or her landscape by adding a gazebo or other structure to their property. Gazebos not only make attractive focal points in a yard or garden, they also improve the functionality of a yard by providing distinctive-looking outdoor living space. ...