Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Growing Penstemons written by David Way and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers penstemon botany, history, cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, and companion plants, as well as surveying species and offering an encyclopedic listing of cultivars.
Download or read book Penstemons written by Robert Nold and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1999 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With some 270 species, penstemons are particularly beloved by rock gardeners. The author has grown most of the species, and this work abounds in useful cultural information based on experience. It also features watercolours and photographs.'
Download or read book The Kew Gardener s Guide to Growing Perennials written by ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW and published by Kew Experts. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to grow all kinds of perennials with the wisdom and guidance of Kew Experts in this handy and comprehensive guide.
Download or read book Homegrown Pantry written by Barbara Pleasant and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now that you’ve mastered gardening basics, you want to enjoy your bounty year-round, right? Homegrown Pantry picks up where beginning gardening books leave off, with in-depth profiles of the 55 most popular crops — including beans, beets, squash, tomatoes, and much more — to keep your pantry stocked throughout the year. Each vegetable profile highlights how many plants to grow for a year’s worth of eating, and which storage methods work best for specific varieties. Author Barbara Pleasant culls tips from decades of her own gardening experience and from growers across North America to offer planting, care, and harvesting refreshers for every region and each vegetable. Foreword INDIES Silver Award Winner GWA Media Awards Silver Award Winner
Download or read book Plantiful written by Kristin Green and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents simple lessons on propagating plants, providing plant profiles for self-sowing plants, spreaders, and plants that overwinter, and includes additional gardening tips and design ideas.
Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Prairie Plants written by Neil Diboll and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2023-04-12 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated reference for all gardeners passionate about native plants and prairie restoration. The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants is the one-stop compendium for all gardeners aspiring to use native prairie plants in their gardens. Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox—two renowned prairie gardeners—compile more than four decades’ worth of research to offer a wide-ranging and definitive reference for starting and maintaining prairie and meadow gardens and restorations. Alongside detailed synopses of plant life cycles, meticulous range maps, and sweeping overviews of natural history, Diboll and Cox also include photographs of 148 prairie plants in every stage of development, from seedling to seedhead. North America’s grasslands once stretched from the Blue Ridge to the Rocky Mountains, and from Texas to Manitoba, blanketing the mid-continent with ecologically important, garden-worthy, native species. This book provides all the inspiration and information necessary for eager native planters from across the country to welcome these plants back to their landscapes. The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants is a must-have reference for gardeners, restorationists, and every flora fan with a passion for native plants, prairies and meadows.
Download or read book The Ultimate Flower Gardener s Guide written by Jenny Rose Carey and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide gives home gardeners the confidence they need to create the flower-filled garden of their dreams. Jenny Rose Carey proposes a holistic approach to flower gardening with a refreshing twist. Instead of concentrating primarily on color, it brings flower shape and texture to the fore, helping homeowners make plant choices that come together in an aesthetically pleasing way. The featured plants include both perennials and annuals, and all have been chosen for their ease of care, attractiveness to pollinators, and environmental friendliness. Carey also shares information on planning for year-round color and design strategies for a range of spaces. The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide is a complete road map to a successful and satisfying flower-focused garden.
Download or read book A Gardener s Guide to Annuals and Perennials written by Richard Bird and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides gardeners of all levels of experience with everything they need to know aobut planting, choosing and caring for annuals and perennials in all kinds of istuations and conditions.
Download or read book Gardeners Guide to Growing the Tomato written by Paul R. Wonning and published by Mossy Feet Books. This book was released on 1900 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning and veteran gardeners alike will find the Gardener's Guide to Growing the Tomato a valuable manual of tomato culture. Basic preservation techniques of freezing, drying and canning are included in the book as well as complete cultivation details. cultivation, culture, canning, drying, freezing, preservation, beginner
Download or read book Taylor s Guide to Shade Gardening written by Frances Tenenbaum and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1994 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To grow a successful garden in shade, you need to select the right plants and then grow them according to their special needs. In this book, experts give you all the information you need to turn a common problem into a gardening pleasure." --Cover.
Download or read book The New Flower Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Random House. This book was released on 1999 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden flowers A-Z -- Plant care -- increasing your stock -- Plant selector -- Plant troubles.
Download or read book Southwest Gardener s Handbook written by Diana Maranhao and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2016-03-20 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intermediate to advanced home gardeners who are interested in learning how to be even more successful in their Southwest garden need this book on their bookshelves! This handbook offers information about how to select plants best-suited for arid Southwest environments (states which include Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah). It's a comprehensive, highly visual resource for gardeners that's rich with planting advice, including specific plant recommendations and critical when-to and how-to pointers necessary for successful home landscaping and gardening. Southwest Gardener's Handbook addresses everything from plant selections to accurate planting timelines and gardening maintenance information. Planting and growing information for edibles is also included with plant selections for the most common plant categories (annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and succulents). Another special differentiating component of this book includes the firsthand advice of a local gardener in the region (Utah). Featuring nearly 300 full-color photos of the best plant selections for the dry Southwest region to aid in plant selection, plus an introduction for each plant group and a monthly tips section, this book is a comprehensive resource--a must-have for avid gardeners. You'll find recommended plants, garden how-tos, what-tos, and when-to information for planting, pruning, proper watering, lawn care, and much more. Don't start planting in the Southwest without it!
Download or read book What Gardeners Grow written by Bloom and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the right plant for the right place from an encyclopaedia of flowers, shrubs, herbs and more as chosen by the world’s best gardeners, designers and horticulturists.
Download or read book Northwest Gardener s Handbook written by Pat Munts and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to select, plan, plant, maintain, and problem-solve for gardeners living in the Northwest (including Oregon, Washington, northern California and British Columbia). The Northwest Gardener's Handbook is filled with all the need-to-know information to make your Northwestern garden a success. This book is the when-to, how-to, and what-to of gardening for the more experienced gardener. "When to" information assists gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to watering. "How to" gives you the best methods needed for your garden. "What-to" covers the climate and topography of the region and the best way to manage and choose annuals, perennials, bulbs, edibles, groundcover, roses, shrubs, trees, vines, native plants and many more types of plants and situations. A section devoted to water-wise gardening offers insight into a key component of every garden which is especially in this region. Save water, money and time with Pat's tips! Gorgeous, full-color photographs provide at-a-glance information on the best plants to use in any situation. Create the best garden possible, using information designed for your specific needs. Whether you're designing a garden from scratch or maintaining one that you've had for years, this is the book for you!
Download or read book Texas Getting Started Garden Guide written by Dale Groom and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-11 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-color plant photos and complete step-by-step growing instructions for the native plants of Texas.
Download or read book Gardeners World Gardening The Complete Beginner s Guide written by Gardeners' World Magazine and published by Random House. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the experts at Gardeners' World comes the essential guide for budding gardeners, explaining how to garden in ten easy steps. Do you have an outside space that you’re not sure what to do with? Or want to feel the benefits of getting out into nature, but don't know where to start? Gardening: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide is your key to unlocking the world of gardening, created especially for beginners. The team of experts at Gardeners’ World have identified ten easy steps to help you get stuck into gardening, giving you: Hands-on guidance on selecting the right plants for your space, and the right time to plant them Step-by-step methods guiding you through every gardening job The skills to create the perfect growing conditions for your plants to thrive The confidence to tackle any garden problem, with easy troubleshooting solutions The tools to create an oasis for butterflies, bees, and wildlife Confidence in taking care of your garden in every season Expert advice on watering, weeding, and environmentally-friendly pest controls No matter your experience level, Gardening: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide is the best way to kick-start your gardening journey!
Download or read book The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest written by Carol W. Hall and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of being lumped into the unwieldy category of a western garden? Frustrated by the lack of reliable, practical information about gardening in the Pacific Northwest? No longer! The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest presents all the information a gardener—whether novice or expert—needs to keep their garden beautiful and thriving. With a combined 100 years of gardening experience in the Pacific Northwest, the authors clearly explain the unique challenges and joys of gardening in the region. By dividing the Pacific Northwest into seven subregions, they help readers to better understand the climatic and geographical factors that shape their gardens. This complete guide includes extensive profiles of plants that are ideally suited to the region, including perennials, ornamental grasses, bulbs, groundcovers, roses, shrubs, trees, and climbers. The month-by-month gardening calendar describes what weather patterns to expect, what's in bloom, and what garden tasks are best done in that month. With additional chapters detailing the most common gardening problems and recommendations for effective, nontoxic ways of dealing with them, this book is nothing short of essential.
