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Lawn Gone!

Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard

de Pam Penick ...

A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner.Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the ... Leer más

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A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner.Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the
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Your Eco-friendly Yard

Sustainable Ideas to Save You Time, Money and the Earth

de Tom Girolamo ...

Your Eco-Friendly Yard shows you how to plan and create a personalized ecosystem in your own yard. Youâ€™ll discover 20 projects, such as selecting appropriate native plants for your region, practicing water efficiency and conservation, and proper placement of trees and vegetation, plus tips and expert advice for saving the earth, as well as time and money. ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Your Eco-Friendly Yard shows you how to plan and create a personalized ecosystem in your own yard. Youâ€™ll discover 20 projects, such as selecting appropriate native plants for your region, practicing water efficiency and conservation, and proper placement of trees and vegetation, plus tips and expert advice for saving the earth, as well as time and money.
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The Organic Lawn Care Manual

A Natural, Low-Maintenance System for a Beautiful, Safe Lawn

de Paul Tukey ...

The "godfather of the natural landscape movement" ( New York Times ) offers essential advice on creating a gorgeous lawn that is free of harsh chemicals.This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to grow and maintain a thriving lawn using organic gardening methods. With expert advice on planting the best grass varieties, nourishing the soil, watering, fighting weeds, and ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

The "godfather of the natural landscape movement" ( New York Times ) offers essential advice on creating a gorgeous lawn that is free of harsh chemicals.This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to grow and maintain a thriving lawn using organic gardening methods. With expert advice on planting the best grass varieties, nourishing the soil, watering, fighting weeds, and
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The Pollinator Victory Garden

Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening; Attract and Support Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Bats, and Other Pollinators

de Kim Eierman ...

The passion and urgency that inspired WWI and WWII Victory Gardens is needed today to meet another threat to our food supply and our environment—the steep decline of pollinators. The Pollinator Victory Garden offers practical solutions for winning the war against the demise of these essential animals.Pollinators are critical to our food supply and responsible for the pollination of the vast ... Leer más

$19.49 USD

The passion and urgency that inspired WWI and WWII Victory Gardens is needed today to meet another threat to our food supply and our environment—the steep decline of pollinators. The Pollinator Victory Garden offers practical solutions for winning the war against the demise of these essential animals.Pollinators are critical to our food supply and responsible for the pollination of the vast
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How to Cheat at Gardening and Yard Work

Shameless Tricks for Growing Radically Simple Flowers, Veggies, Lawns, Landscaping, and More

de Jeff Bredenberg ...

Do you love the look of a stunning flowerbed or a nice expanse of lawn bordered by attractive shrubs, but don't have time to spend the whole weekend in your backyard? It's time to cheat—in a smart way. In How to Cheat at Gardening and Yard Work, you'll find hundreds of work-reducing, time-saving, cost-cutting gardening tips that will reward you with the best-looking yard and garden you've ever had ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

Do you love the look of a stunning flowerbed or a nice expanse of lawn bordered by attractive shrubs, but don't have time to spend the whole weekend in your backyard? It's time to cheat—in a smart way. In How to Cheat at Gardening and Yard Work, you'll find hundreds of work-reducing, time-saving, cost-cutting gardening tips that will reward you with the best-looking yard and garden you've ever had
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Lawn Geek

Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate Turf From the Guru of Grass

de Trey Rogers ...

Bow down to the “Sultan of Sod” (USA Today)—and achieve the lawn of your greenest dreams.Dubbed the “Lawn Geek” by USA Today, turf scientist Trey Rogers explains how to master the well-manicured look in all climates, from basic site preparation to mowing, fertilizing, irrigating, and of course, safe and effective pest management.Whether you’re faced with your first yard or are a long-time mower, ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Bow down to the “Sultan of Sod” (USA Today)—and achieve the lawn of your greenest dreams.Dubbed the “Lawn Geek” by USA Today, turf scientist Trey Rogers explains how to master the well-manicured look in all climates, from basic site preparation to mowing, fertilizing, irrigating, and of course, safe and effective pest management.Whether you’re faced with your first yard or are a long-time mower,
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Do It Yourself Landscaping: Simple Fixes That Will Transform Your Yard

de Ramon Harris ...

Do It Yourself Landscaping: Simple Fixes That Will Transform Your Yard This book covers several different topics including: Chapter 1: What Is Landscaping Chapter 2: Planning For Desert Landscaping Chapter 3: A Wonderful Backyard Landscaping Idea Chapter 4: Backyard Landscaping Is About Many Different Things Chapter 5: Best Landscaping Practices Chapter 6: Easy Front Yard Landscaping Chapter 7: ... Leer más

$6.97 USD

Do It Yourself Landscaping: Simple Fixes That Will Transform Your Yard This book covers several different topics including: Chapter 1: What Is Landscaping Chapter 2: Planning For Desert Landscaping Chapter 3: A Wonderful Backyard Landscaping Idea Chapter 4: Backyard Landscaping Is About Many Different Things Chapter 5: Best Landscaping Practices Chapter 6: Easy Front Yard Landscaping Chapter 7:
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Eat What You Grow

de Alys Fowler ...

Imagine a garden that is as beautiful as it is productive, that gives you fresh, wholesome, chemical-free food with flavours that go way beyond anything the shops can offer.In Eat What You Grow, Alys shows you how to create a rich, biodiverse garden that feeds not only you, but supports a wide range of pollinators, bees and butterflies, as well as other wildlife. From perennial vegetables that ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Imagine a garden that is as beautiful as it is productive, that gives you fresh, wholesome, chemical-free food with flavours that go way beyond anything the shops can offer.In Eat What You Grow, Alys shows you how to create a rich, biodiverse garden that feeds not only you, but supports a wide range of pollinators, bees and butterflies, as well as other wildlife. From perennial vegetables that
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Urban Garden Design

de Kate Gould ...

A stunning guide for gardeners keen to transform small and awkward outdoor spaces into beautiful and practical escapes. From courtyards to rooftops, Kate Gould draws on her experience as an award-winning garden designer to provide tailored solutions and inspirational ideas.Covering topics such as how to design and measure the perfect garden, choose and use the best materials and maintain a lush ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

A stunning guide for gardeners keen to transform small and awkward outdoor spaces into beautiful and practical escapes. From courtyards to rooftops, Kate Gould draws on her experience as an award-winning garden designer to provide tailored solutions and inspirational ideas.Covering topics such as how to design and measure the perfect garden, choose and use the best materials and maintain a lush
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American Eden

From Monticello to Central Park to Our Backyards: What Our Gardens Tell Us About Who We Are

de Wade Graham ...

“American Eden moves luminously through landscapes of history, literature, biography, and design theory. . . . fusing sharp-edged analysis and graceful American prose.” —Kevin Starr, author of Golden Gate: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge“Informative and absolutely engrossing.” —Ross King, author of Brunelleschi's DomeGarden designer and historian Wade Graham offers a unique vision ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

“American Eden moves luminously through landscapes of history, literature, biography, and design theory. . . . fusing sharp-edged analysis and graceful American prose.” —Kevin Starr, author of Golden Gate: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge“Informative and absolutely engrossing.” —Ross King, author of Brunelleschi's DomeGarden designer and historian Wade Graham offers a unique vision
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Clever Gardening Tips For Busy People

de Richard Lincton ...

This book is designed to be a quick and handy reference point , a mini-helper for all those odd gardening jobs. We all lead busy lives and the garden areas of our home are often the first thing that gets neglected. You don’t have to spend countless hours tending to every new green shoot, when just a few sensible steps can make an amazing impact on any tired garden.Based upon personal experience, ... Leer más

$1.35 USD

This book is designed to be a quick and handy reference point , a mini-helper for all those odd gardening jobs. We all lead busy lives and the garden areas of our home are often the first thing that gets neglected. You don’t have to spend countless hours tending to every new green shoot, when just a few sensible steps can make an amazing impact on any tired garden.Based upon personal experience,
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The Hugelkultur Gardening Book

All You Need to Know to Start and Sustain a Hugelkultur Garden

de Kimberly Owens ...

What dо you do when you hаvе a ѕmаll wooded аrеа wіth lots of fallen brаnсhеѕ and dead wood, thrее horses thаt poop a lot and a desire for raised garden beds? You build a Hugеlkultur gаrdеn. Hugеlkultur, pronounced Hоо-gul-сulturе, means hіll сulturе or hill mоund.Thеrе аrе a few rulеѕ to building your Hugelkultur, but thеу аrе bаѕісаllу thе ѕаmе rules уоu would fоllоw іf buіldіng a соmроѕt ріlе. ... Leer más

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What dо you do when you hаvе a ѕmаll wooded аrеа wіth lots of fallen brаnсhеѕ and dead wood, thrее horses thаt poop a lot and a desire for raised garden beds? You build a Hugеlkultur gаrdеn. Hugеlkultur, pronounced Hоо-gul-сulturе, means hіll сulturе or hill mоund.Thеrе аrе a few rulеѕ to building your Hugelkultur, but thеу аrе bаѕісаllу thе ѕаmе rules уоu would fоllоw іf buіldіng a соmроѕt ріlе.
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Weeds

In Defense of Nature's Most Unloved Plants

de Richard Mabey ...

"[A] witty and beguiling meditation on weeds and their wily ways….You will never look at a weed, or flourish a garden fork, in the same way again."—Richard Holmes, author of The Age of Wonder"In this fascinating, richly detailed book, Richard Mabey gives weeds their full due."—Carl Zimmer, author of EvolutionRichard Mabey, Great Britain's Britain's "greatest living nature writer" ( London Times), ... Leer más

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"[A] witty and beguiling meditation on weeds and their wily ways….You will never look at a weed, or flourish a garden fork, in the same way again."—Richard Holmes, author of The Age of Wonder"In this fascinating, richly detailed book, Richard Mabey gives weeds their full due."—Carl Zimmer, author of EvolutionRichard Mabey, Great Britain's Britain's "greatest living nature writer" ( London Times),
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Japanese Beetles and Grubs: Trap, Spray, and Control Them

Easy-Growing Gardening, #8

de Rosefiend Cordell ...

Series Libro 8 - Easy-Growing Gardening
Japanese beetles arrived in America in 1916. Since then, the beetle has cut a destructive swath across a great portion of the United States.Japanese Beetles and Grubs: Trap, Spray, and Control Them is an indispensable guide for home gardeners, landscape professionals, and farmers. This Japanese beetle book is your secret weapon to help you control the beetles and safeguard your trees, roses, and ... Leer más

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Japanese beetles arrived in America in 1916. Since then, the beetle has cut a destructive swath across a great portion of the United States.Japanese Beetles and Grubs: Trap, Spray, and Control Them is an indispensable guide for home gardeners, landscape professionals, and farmers. This Japanese beetle book is your secret weapon to help you control the beetles and safeguard your trees, roses, and
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Conservatory and Greenhouse Gardening

de Lia Leendertz ...

Series series Collins Practical Gardener
Whether it's a small citrus plant or a large vine, conservatory plants are more popular than ever. Collins Practical Gardener Conservatory & Greenhouse Gardening is bursting with practical advice and step-by-step instructions covering everything from choosing and planning a structure to filling it full of plants and keeping them thriving.Covers all the technical know-how you'll need including ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Whether it's a small citrus plant or a large vine, conservatory plants are more popular than ever. Collins Practical Gardener Conservatory & Greenhouse Gardening is bursting with practical advice and step-by-step instructions covering everything from choosing and planning a structure to filling it full of plants and keeping them thriving.Covers all the technical know-how you'll need including
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The Prairie Gardener’s Go-To for Grasses

de Janet Melrose, Sheryl Normandeau ...

Series Libro 10 - Guides for the Prairie Gardener
"With advice on which native grasses to use—and why—the book gives gardeners both inspiration and knowledge." —Alberta ViewsIn the tenth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, lifelong gardeners Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau take on the very prairie subject of grasses.Was ever there a prairie-er subject than grass? Important providers of habitat and food for numerous wildlife ... Leer más

$8.69 USD

"With advice on which native grasses to use—and why—the book gives gardeners both inspiration and knowledge." —Alberta ViewsIn the tenth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, lifelong gardeners Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau take on the very prairie subject of grasses.Was ever there a prairie-er subject than grass? Important providers of habitat and food for numerous wildlife
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Lawn Care Basics for Beginners: Grow and Maintain a Healthy Lawn

de Hadley Johnston ...

Transform Your Yard into a Lush, Green Oasis — Even If You've Never Planted a Blade of Grass BeforeStruggling with patchy, uneven grass? Unsure when to water, how to mow, or which grass to plant? You're not alone. Many homeowners want a beautiful lawn but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and costly mistakes.Lawn Care Basics for Beginners is your complete, easy-to-follow guide to growing and ... Leer más

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Transform Your Yard into a Lush, Green Oasis — Even If You've Never Planted a Blade of Grass BeforeStruggling with patchy, uneven grass? Unsure when to water, how to mow, or which grass to plant? You're not alone. Many homeowners want a beautiful lawn but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and costly mistakes.Lawn Care Basics for Beginners is your complete, easy-to-follow guide to growing and
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Organic Lawn Care

Growing Grass the Natural Way

de Howard Garrett ...

A renowned landscape gardener's guide to less expensive, less water-intensive lawns, whether it's a front yard or a fairway.A lush green lawn is one of the great pleasures of the natural world, whether it's outside your front door or on a majestic fairway at a legendary golf course. But anyone who's tried to grow the perfect lawn the conventional way knows it requires an endless cycle of watering ... Leer más

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A renowned landscape gardener's guide to less expensive, less water-intensive lawns, whether it's a front yard or a fairway.A lush green lawn is one of the great pleasures of the natural world, whether it's outside your front door or on a majestic fairway at a legendary golf course. But anyone who's tried to grow the perfect lawn the conventional way knows it requires an endless cycle of watering
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The Spirit of Stone

101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden

de Jan Johnsen ...

In The Spirit of Stone, award-winning designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed, authoritative guide to creative and practical uses for stone in the landscape: steps, paths, garden walls, dry streams, benches, rock gardens, driveways and more. The Spirit of Stone is an essential idea book and how-to for designers, stonemasons, builders, homeowners and DIYers. ... Leer más

$8.69 USD

In The Spirit of Stone, award-winning designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed, authoritative guide to creative and practical uses for stone in the landscape: steps, paths, garden walls, dry streams, benches, rock gardens, driveways and more. The Spirit of Stone is an essential idea book and how-to for designers, stonemasons, builders, homeowners and DIYers.
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Introduction to Lawns - Maintaining Lush Lawns in Your Garden

de Dueep Jyot Singh ...

Table of ContentsIntroductionWhy Make a Lawn?Selection and Preparation of LandDrainageDrainage SystemsLevelingWhen to Level?Begin SowingSeed PlantingTurf plantingLawn MaintenanceTrying Your Hand at Hand WeedingProblems in Your LawnFirst CuttingFeeding Your LawnQuick TipsConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionThe love of gardening and creati... ... Leer más

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Table of ContentsIntroductionWhy Make a Lawn?Selection and Preparation of LandDrainageDrainage SystemsLevelingWhen to Level?Begin SowingSeed PlantingTurf plantingLawn MaintenanceTrying Your Hand at Hand WeedingProblems in Your LawnFirst CuttingFeeding Your LawnQuick TipsConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionThe love of gardening and creati...
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El césped ornamental

de Angelo Vavassori ...

El césped ornamental cumple una importante función decorativa y estética en los jardines y en los paisajes en general. Pero está considerado, a menudo, como un espacio «neutro» para otras plantas y flores, y no se aprecia realmente todo lo que puede ofrecer. Dedicada a quien ama las verdes extensiones de césped, esta obra le mostrará las características de las especies cespitosas más adecuadas y ... Leer más

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El césped ornamental cumple una importante función decorativa y estética en los jardines y en los paisajes en general. Pero está considerado, a menudo, como un espacio «neutro» para otras plantas y flores, y no se aprecia realmente todo lo que puede ofrecer. Dedicada a quien ama las verdes extensiones de césped, esta obra le mostrará las características de las especies cespitosas más adecuadas y
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Crea il tuo giardino

de Francesco Signorini ...

Scopo di questo libro è quello di dare la gioia e la soddisfazione a chiunque possieda un pezzo di terra, anche piccolo, di progettarsi il proprio giardino. Un bel giardino non nasce per caso, ma è l'insieme armonico di tanti elementi: dalle siepi, il prato, macchie di alberi e arbusti, a cancelli, recinzioni, strade di accesso, muri e scale. Creare un giardino vuol dire mettere insieme tutto ciò ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Scopo di questo libro è quello di dare la gioia e la soddisfazione a chiunque possieda un pezzo di terra, anche piccolo, di progettarsi il proprio giardino. Un bel giardino non nasce per caso, ma è l'insieme armonico di tanti elementi: dalle siepi, il prato, macchie di alberi e arbusti, a cancelli, recinzioni, strade di accesso, muri e scale. Creare un giardino vuol dire mettere insieme tutto ciò
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Le b.a.-ba du gazon

de Markus Grünbaum ...

« Le b.a.-ba du gazon » est un manuel complet et pratique destiné à tous ceux qui souhaitent créer et entretenir un gazon dense, sain et esthétique. Il s’adresse aussi bien aux débutants qu’aux utilisateurs expérimentés.L’ouvrage met l’accent sur les éléments essentiels à la réussite, notamment le choix des variétés de gazon, la préparation du sol et les méthodes d’implantation. Il couvre ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

« Le b.a.-ba du gazon » est un manuel complet et pratique destiné à tous ceux qui souhaitent créer et entretenir un gazon dense, sain et esthétique. Il s’adresse aussi bien aux débutants qu’aux utilisateurs expérimentés.L’ouvrage met l’accent sur les éléments essentiels à la réussite, notamment le choix des variétés de gazon, la préparation du sol et les méthodes d’implantation. Il couvre
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Eliminer les Taupes au Jardin

de Patrick Olivier ...

Une taupe peut démolir une pelouse en quelques jours en la défigurant par ses taupinières. L'auteur vous explique simplement la biologie de la taupe et décrit les méthodes à votre disposition pour éliminer les taupes et campagnols au jardin. Le piégeage classique ou les répulsifs ainsi que des moyens écologiques pour conserver au fil des saisons un gazon exempt de taupinières. ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Une taupe peut démolir une pelouse en quelques jours en la défigurant par ses taupinières. L'auteur vous explique simplement la biologie de la taupe et décrit les méthodes à votre disposition pour éliminer les taupes et campagnols au jardin. Le piégeage classique ou les répulsifs ainsi que des moyens écologiques pour conserver au fil des saisons un gazon exempt de taupinières.
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