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9780470638545 0470638540 More than 350 gardening plans and projects, including dedicated sections on growing grass, flowers, trees and shrubs. Extensive front matter will cover the basics of planting, growing and caring, including choosing the right garden plans and plants for your zone, helpful guides on the proper tools, the basics of soil prep, how to manage pests, and handy tips and troubleshooting guidance on pruning and mulching. Over 800 color photos throughout, including step-by-step photos highlighting important steps and techniques, and inspirational finished garden photos that demonstrate the end result. Colorful illustrations and plant-by-numbers diagrams guide readers through the essentials of planning and planting. Special section on edible gardens offers simple solutions for growing delicious fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home. Maintains the Anyone Can look-and-feel, including Q&A-style running footnotes throughout (called Ask the Garden Doctor) to answer common queries for each project and supply cross-references to other points in the book that will supply more information. Each project is rated and color-coded by skill level to help readers identify their skill level. Handy seasonal maintenance charts and tips to help gardeners schedule their plans, and plant care details for top plants by category. Expert tips sprinkled throughout, including time-saving, cost-cutting, and labor-saving ideas., More than 65 gardening projects, including dedicated sections on growing grass, flowers, trees and shrubs. Extensive front matter will cover the basics of planting, growing and caring, including choosing the right garden plans and plants for your zone, helpful guides on the proper tools, the basics of soil prep, how to manage pests, and handy tips and troubleshooting guidance on pruning and mulching. Over 1,200 color photos throughout, including step-by-step photos highlighting important steps and techniques, and inspirational finished garden photos that demonstrate the end result. Colorful illustrations and plant-by-number diagrams guide readers through the essentials of planning and planting. Special section on edible gardens offers simple solutions for growing delicious fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home. Maintains the Anyone Can look-and-feel, including Q&A-style running footnotes throughout (called Ask the Garden Doctor) to answer common queries for each project and supply cross-references to other points in the book that will supply more information. Each project is rated and color-coded by skill level to help readers identify their skill level. Handy seasonal maintenance charts and tips to help gardeners schedule their plans, and plant care details for top plants by category. Expert tips sprinkled throughout, including time-saving, cost-cutting, and labor-saving ideas., The ideal guide to getting started for every beginning gardenerGardening Made Simple is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to creating beautiful gardens, including all the basics of planting, growing, and caring for trees, shrubs, flowers, fruits, vegetables, lawns and other greenery. With plenty of clear and explanatory full-color photographs, it gives beginners the inspiration and simple guidance they need to achieve their green-thumb dreams.A helpful introductory section covers basic tools and techniques and shows you how to choose the right garden plans and plants for your Zone, prepare your soil, manage pests, and prune, mulch, fertilize, and water with ease.Includes more than 65 step-by-step gardening projectsFeatures 145 easy-to-grow plants, including sections on container gardening, growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs, flower gardening, landscaping with trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers, and foolproof houseplantsFeatures more than 1,200 color photographs throughout, including step-by-step photos and shots of finished projects, as well as colorful illustrations and easy plant-by-number diagramsIncludes handy Ask the Garden Doctor question-and-answer content, and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden tips throughoutNo matter your gardening experience and skill level, Gardening Made Simple provides the inspiration, insight, and advice you need to grow the garden of your dreams.
9780470638545 0470638540 More than 350 gardening plans and projects, including dedicated sections on growing grass, flowers, trees and shrubs. Extensive front matter will cover the basics of planting, growing and caring, including choosing the right garden plans and plants for your zone, helpful guides on the proper tools, the basics of soil prep, how to manage pests, and handy tips and troubleshooting guidance on pruning and mulching. Over 800 color photos throughout, including step-by-step photos highlighting important steps and techniques, and inspirational finished garden photos that demonstrate the end result. Colorful illustrations and plant-by-numbers diagrams guide readers through the essentials of planning and planting. Special section on edible gardens offers simple solutions for growing delicious fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home. Maintains the Anyone Can look-and-feel, including Q&A-style running footnotes throughout (called Ask the Garden Doctor) to answer common queries for each project and supply cross-references to other points in the book that will supply more information. Each project is rated and color-coded by skill level to help readers identify their skill level. Handy seasonal maintenance charts and tips to help gardeners schedule their plans, and plant care details for top plants by category. Expert tips sprinkled throughout, including time-saving, cost-cutting, and labor-saving ideas., More than 65 gardening projects, including dedicated sections on growing grass, flowers, trees and shrubs. Extensive front matter will cover the basics of planting, growing and caring, including choosing the right garden plans and plants for your zone, helpful guides on the proper tools, the basics of soil prep, how to manage pests, and handy tips and troubleshooting guidance on pruning and mulching. Over 1,200 color photos throughout, including step-by-step photos highlighting important steps and techniques, and inspirational finished garden photos that demonstrate the end result. Colorful illustrations and plant-by-number diagrams guide readers through the essentials of planning and planting. Special section on edible gardens offers simple solutions for growing delicious fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home. Maintains the Anyone Can look-and-feel, including Q&A-style running footnotes throughout (called Ask the Garden Doctor) to answer common queries for each project and supply cross-references to other points in the book that will supply more information. Each project is rated and color-coded by skill level to help readers identify their skill level. Handy seasonal maintenance charts and tips to help gardeners schedule their plans, and plant care details for top plants by category. Expert tips sprinkled throughout, including time-saving, cost-cutting, and labor-saving ideas., The ideal guide to getting started for every beginning gardenerGardening Made Simple is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to creating beautiful gardens, including all the basics of planting, growing, and caring for trees, shrubs, flowers, fruits, vegetables, lawns and other greenery. With plenty of clear and explanatory full-color photographs, it gives beginners the inspiration and simple guidance they need to achieve their green-thumb dreams.A helpful introductory section covers basic tools and techniques and shows you how to choose the right garden plans and plants for your Zone, prepare your soil, manage pests, and prune, mulch, fertilize, and water with ease.Includes more than 65 step-by-step gardening projectsFeatures 145 easy-to-grow plants, including sections on container gardening, growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs, flower gardening, landscaping with trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers, and foolproof houseplantsFeatures more than 1,200 color photographs throughout, including step-by-step photos and shots of finished projects, as well as colorful illustrations and easy plant-by-number diagramsIncludes handy Ask the Garden Doctor question-and-answer content, and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden tips throughoutNo matter your gardening experience and skill level, Gardening Made Simple provides the inspiration, insight, and advice you need to grow the garden of your dreams.