The Complete Guide to Successful Houseplants, Window Boxes, Hanging Baskets, Pots and Containers

The Complete Guide to Successful Houseplants, Window Boxes, Hanging Baskets, Pots and Containers
Author: Stephanie Donaldson
Publisher: Southwater
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-03
Genre: Container gardening
ISBN: 9781844769186

Creative combinations and effective methods for planting in small spaces -- Themed ideas for beautiful containers, from a tumbling viola basket to a cottage garden in a terracotta window box, including displays based on hue, scent or the seasons -- Essential tips on choosing the right plants for every type of container -- An illustrated A-Z of houseplants provides at-a-glance information for over 180 varieties -- How to keep your plants in top condition, from simple care and maintenance to identifying and treating pests.

How to Window Box

How to Window Box
Author: Chantal Aida Gordon
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2018-02-27
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1524760250

Grow a few square feet of green no matter where you live. “A colorful (and meticulous) how-to guide for creating gorgeous indoor and outdoor window boxes.”—Real Simple Meet the window box: by far the most accessible garden for any skill level, space, or quality of light. Whether your window faces south where the sun floods in or north with nothing but shade, these indoor and outdoor projects show you how to easily grow succulents, herbs, cacti, monstera, and more. Bright photography and instructions take you from understanding soil and watering needs to personalizing your own box, making this a great primer for anyone who’s green to gardening.

The Complete Practical Guide to Successful Houseplants, Window Boxes, Hanging Baskets, Pots and Containers

The Complete Practical Guide to Successful Houseplants, Window Boxes, Hanging Baskets, Pots and Containers
Author: Stephanie Donaldson
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Container gardening
ISBN: 9781844764136

This is a unique guide to all the essential techniques involved in becoming a successful container gardener. The book provides detailed information to ensure that your plants will always remain healthy and thriving: propagation techniques, composts and p

North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook

North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook
Author: Kathleen A. Moore
Publisher: NC State Extension
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2022-02-15
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781469669731

This national award winning book, now in its second edition, was developed especially for Master Gardener volunteers and home gardeners and is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in North Carolina and the Southeast. A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners just getting their hands dirty. It explains the "why and how" basics of gardening from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. Advice on garden design, preparation, and maintenance covers all types of plantings including lawns, ornamentals, fruits, trees, and containers. This handbook provides color images, detailed graphics, diagnostic tables, case studies, frequently asked questions, and specific management strategies for insects, diseases, weeds, and other pests. Written by a team of the state's leading horticulture experts, it contains a wealth of information to support you in creating and managing thriving gardens, lawns, and landscapes. The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is an essential book for serious gardeners in North Carolina and the Southeast. Want to learn more? * Visit go.ncsu.edu/eg-handbook to view information contained in this book in an open access format. * Access free gardening resources from NC State Extension by visiting gardening.ces.ncsu.edu. * Find the Extension center in your county to speak with local experts by visiting www.ces.ncsu.edu/directory. * Become a Master Gardener volunteer and join an outstanding group of life-long learners working together to change the world. Learn how at ncemgv.org.

The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener

The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener
Author: Niki Jabbour
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2011-12-14
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1603427856

Even in winter’s coldest months you can harvest fresh, delicious produce. Drawing on insights gained from years of growing vegetables in Nova Scotia, Niki Jabbour shares her simple techniques for gardening throughout the year. Learn how to select the best varieties for each season, the art of succession planting, and how to build inexpensive structures to protect your crops from the elements. No matter where you live, you’ll soon enjoy a thriving vegetable garden year-round.

Midwest Gardener's Handbook

Midwest Gardener's Handbook
Author: Melinda Myers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2013-12-15
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1591865689

Meant for the more experienced gardener, Midwest Gardener's Handbook is an all-inclusive resource guide featuring hundreds of proven plants that are optimal for Midwestern gardeners.

Guide to Houseplants

Guide to Houseplants
Author:
Publisher: Gramercy
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: House plants
ISBN: 9780517162811

Rev. ed. of: The houseplant encyclopedia / Maggie Stuckey. 1993.