Entries on vegetables, fruits, herbs, annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines and lawns feature information on preventing problems along with symptoms of and solutions for major pests and disease. Detailed illustrations of major vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants show just how to diagnose problems. 350+ color photos.
This handy A-to-Z for home gardeners provides generously developed entries on gardening and growing topics--all from an organic perspective. Whether the subject is groundcover or folklore, each entry contains practical information that reflects deep knowledge that goes beyond the basics. The entry on soil is justifiably lengthy, as is the one for ...
This is an illustrated instruction for 60 gardening techniques helpful in raising vegetables, fruits and herbs. Problem-solving tables are included which help determine the causes of plant problems, and offer safe, organic solutions. There are 350 illustrations to accompany the text.
With a wealth of information and tested advice, this problem-solving treasure gives gardeners every-thing they need to do battle with garden pests, diseases, and weeds--with safe, natural solutions Combining a troubleshooting approach with encyclopedic coverage and drawing on the most up-to-date research on biological and non- or low-toxic ...
Experience the gratification of watching birds gobbie seeds and other treats from your homemade bird feeder. Look on with delight as a mother bird tends to her babies in the protective hideaway of a bird house you have lovingly constructed from a dried gourd. Create a sunflower plantation, a bird teepee, a tent-style twig feeder, a pedestal ...
Rodale's "Ultimate Encyclopaedia of Organic Gardening" has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years - and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic ...
Loaded with practical, in-depth information on safe organic gardening products and techniques, this book combines the knowledge and experience of a team of experts. Includes complete information for organic fertilization and pest control, and easy-to-use alphabetical plant guides offer quick access to hundreds of control recommendations. 80 ...
Over 100 of America's finest gardeners--ranging from botanic garden specialists to organic produce growers--reveal their best ideas in this book. Easy-to-follow techniques for planting, pest control, propagating, pruning, seed-starting, creating more beautiful flower gardens, harvesting bigger tomatoes, and more. Over 300 illustrations.
"Reader's Digest's" bestselling gardening book has been totally revised and updated with hundreds of new plant varieties, more than 2,000 full-color photos and illustrations, and all-organic solutions and simple projects for eco-friendly gardening.
This fully illusrated guide shows readers how to use perennials to solve landscape problems, create fabulous theme gardens, and introduce four-season color in their beds and borders. Over 100 color photos of perennial combinations showcase the most versatile, easy-to-grow, and popular perennials for home gardens. Includes 14 fully illustrated ...
Short on time but long on chores? If your housework is driving you crazy, you need to get shameless. "Shameless Shortcuts", that is. This clever book gives you the secrets you need to do the job you want - while saving time, money, and effort. In "Shameless Shortcuts" you will discover: the top 10 shortcuts for the 5 worst time-wasters, strategic ...
Featuring hundreds of spectacular color photos, step-by-step instructions, expert tips and advice--this practical guide will help you create the perfect home garden. Gain valuable insight on raising over 80 varieties of vegetables. Plus, this book is written with two points of view--organic or occasional use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides.
With more than 100,000 copies in print, readers still turn to this photo-illustrated guide to creating beautiful perennial landscapes in every part of their yards. 225 color photos. Illustrations.
This comprehensive, easy-to-use book provides authoritative, earth-friendly answers to every vegetable or fruit gardening question. Includes a list of sure-success vegetables for every region of the country, how-to instructions for soil improvement and fertilizing, planting, harvesting, and problem prevention. Over 175 illus.
Rodale's classic, organic solution guide to every garden pest problem is now available in paperback. This user-friendly handbook offers the most effective organic controls and includes a complete A-to-Z encyclopedia of more than 180 plants. 250 color photos. Illustrations.
A lively and informative guide to creating fun, clever gardening aids out of common household materials ranging from PVC pipe to bedsheets to paintbrushes. Illustrations.
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