Packed with practical advice from leading cultivation specialists, this concise, easy-to-use book covers virtually every aspect of garden design and maintenance—from choosing a plot to selecting plants, maximizing space and building raised beds. Plant Combinations for an Abundant Garden shows how to create productive gardens by selecting the perfect plant combinations. A comprehensive plant directory provides handy information on summer-flowering annuals, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, small...
Patios is the essential guide to enhancing outdoor spaces with attractive patios, divisions, levels, seating areas, walkways, and more. From city backyards to country gardens, nothing adds distinction like a well-constructed patio. Here you’ll find advice, inspiration, and hundreds of achievable designs to develop the patio you’ve always wanted. Build a barbeque area, create a cozy nook, or restore an existing patio to its original elegance. This all-in-one reference is perfect for beginners and...
Everyone’s interested in becoming more green these days—why should kids miss out on the fun? By cleverly combining creativity with eco-awareness, this timely book encourages children aged 7-14 to put down their mobile devices and get involved. From building a wind turbine and a go-kart to creating light, growing vegetables, and making green gifts, Eco Kids Self Sufficiency Handbook offers a wide range of ways to capture the imagination and make a positive contribution to the world around us....
Superb new gardening series, at a low $9.99 price point and attractive point-of-purchase display options. Concise, easy-to-use reference guides on all aspects of gardening. Each title is packed with expert advice, prepared by leading cultivation specialists. Gardening enthusiasts will find a wealth of practical information at their fingertips. Step-by-step instructions, clear color photographs and illustrations, and DIY projects.
One of the special joys of having outdoor space is the wildlife it attracts—and this Specialist volume helps gardeners turn their little plot of land into an animal-friendly haven. Concise and easy to use, It gives expert advice on planning and planting to create an ideal environment for birds, butterflies, reptiles, and mammals—a place where these wild creatures will find everything they need to survive and thrive. There’s pond-building guidance, instructions for assembling and siting nesting...
Superb new gardening series, at a low $9.99 price point and attractive point-of-purchase display options. Concise, easy-to-use reference guides on all aspects of gardening. Each title is packed with expert advice, prepared by leading cultivation specialists. Gardening enthusiasts will find a wealth of practical information at their fingertips. Step-by-step instructions, clear color photographs and illustrations, and DIY projects.
