Container Gardening For Dummies (平装)
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品牌: Bill MarkenThe Editors of the National Gardening Association
基本信息出版社:John Wiley & Sons (1998年1月27日)丛书名:For Dummies (Computer/Tech)平装:384页正文语种:英语ISBN:0764550578条形码:9780764550577产品尺寸及重量:23.1 x 18.3 x 2.3 cm ; 613 gASIN:0764550578商品描述内容简介在线阅读本书
“Packed with planting and design ideas that will transform even the humblest of pots into a flower festival.”
—Doug Jimerson, Editor in Chief,Garden Escape, www.garden.com“Who better to turn to for everything you need to know about container culture than a guy who has ‘been there, done that’ for a careerful of years?”
—Joseph F. Williamson, Former Garden Editor and Managing Editor,Sunset MagazineWhile historical reports of container gardening go back thousands of years, over the last half–century, this unique form of husbandry has blossomed into a pastime enjoyed by hobbyists worldwide. Millions have discovered the immense satisfaction to be found in growing something beautiful, in creating interesting combinations of plants, experimenting with new plants, and getting to know plants more intimately than they ever could with plants in the ground.Written by leading gardening journalist Bill Marken and the experts of the National Gardening Association,Container Gardening For Dummiesis the ultimate guide to cultivating charming gardens in everything from a redwood window box to a hanging basket to an old pair of cowboy boots. It fills you in on how to:Grow almost anything in a containerMake greens flourish on roofs, balconies, and windowsillsCreate a one–of–a–kind garden using classic and offbeat containersUse the best fertilizing and watering techniques for your climateGrow exotic and low–maintenance cacti and succulentsPrevent insects, pests, and diseases from invading your containersFeaturing clear, concise, step–by–step instructions and sixteen pages of stunning color photos,Container Gardening For Dummiescovers all the bases, including:Opportunities and limitations of different climatesReady–made versus homemade soil mixes, starting plants from seeds, and other fundamentalsChoosing, planting and caring for flowers, ferns, succulents, fruits, and vegetablesExpressing your sense of style with color, form, texture, proportion, and other design elementsAdding special effects to your container gardenContainer Gardening For Dummiesis a fun, informative guide for inexperienced city slickers and savvy country cousins alike.专业书评"Packed with planting and design ideas that will transform even the humblest of pots into a flower festival." — Doug Jimerson, Editor-in-Chief, Garden Escape, www.garden.com "Who better to turn to for everything you need to know about container culture than a guy who has ‘been there, done that’ for a careerful of years?" — Joseph F. Williamson, Former Garden Editor and Managing Editor of Sunset Magazine16 Pages of Colorful Photos!Where Does Your Garden Grow? Find out how you can cultivate a charming garden in a redwood window box, a hanging basket, or a pair of old cowboy boots with Container Gardening For Dummies®Grow colorful plants, flowers, trees, and vegetables that will turn any gardener's thumb green with envy. Whether you're an inexperienced city dweller or his savvy country cousin, you'll love the down-to-earth tips and easy-to-follow directions for creating gorgeous container gardens in any climate. Sprout a Very Green ThumbUnearth winning approaches for growing almost anything in a containerDiscover how experts make greens flourish on roofs, balconies, and windowsillsCreate your own one-of-a-kind garden by using classic and offbeat containersUncover the best fertilizing and watering techniques for your climateGrow exotic and low-maintenance cactus and succulentsPrevent insects, pests, and diseases from invading your containersFind out which ten tools are ideal for working in container gardens
