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This entertaining and informative ebook describes several colorful annual and hardy perennial flowering plants suitable for wonderful ground cover landscaping.The emphasis here is on those that provide outstanding floral displays along with their horizontal leafy growth.Ground-covering plants (especially those with profound blooming) are ideal solutions for difficult landscaping problem areas. The interlocking growing plants will smother weeds, cool...
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In 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 species, grasses also serve an integral role in erosion control. For the gardener they can open up a bounty of landscaping options, from the lawn to the pond. In the tenth installment...
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This informative and entertaining ebook combines my three earlier published ebooks about growing beautiful high-nectar garden flowers to attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Those ebooks are Bee-loved Garden Flowers, Hummingbird Garden Flowers, and Great Garden Flowers for Butterflies.An interest in attracting and protecting bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies has increased recently. The reason for this concerns the steady decrease in population...
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Feeling tired of growing the same annual flowers in your garden each year? Then, it's time to elevate your expectations by planting several uncommon, some even rare, annuals that will remake your beds and borders from boringly bland to interesting and lively.Are you a bored flower gardener tired of the same annual plants sold in seed catalogs and garden centers? Maybe you dread another summer viewing those usual yawn-inducing impatiens, red geraniums,...
65) One Magic Square Vegetable Gardening: The Easy, Organic Way to Grow Your Own Food on a 3-Foot Square
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This 2nd edition of the classic gardening guide features more than 40 small garden designs for everything from stir-fry vegetables to anti-cancer foods.
For decades, Lolo Houbein has cultivated her own organic fruits, vegetables and herbs from small gardens of no more than 3 feet square. Now she shows readers how to reap an abundant harvest from a tiny plot of land. One Magic Square features plot designs geared toward specific themes, like soups,...
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Are you struggling to keep your indoor plants thriving? Do wilting leaves and constant maintenance leave you feeling frustrated? "Beyond Aesthetics: Understanding the Science of House Plants for a Healthy Home" is your guide to transforming your space into a lush, thriving oasis while understanding the science behind it all. About This Book:Unveil the secrets behind house plant care that promotes a healthier living environment.Discover the best-suited...
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Elements of Garden Design does what few gardening books do--it addresses the process of conceiving a whole garden, as opposed to a single element like color or a particular class of plant. Joe Eck explores the idea of a garden, and offers a practical approach to translating concepts such as "intention" and "harmony" into the solid forms of hedges and terraces, paths and rooms. Novice and experienced professional alike will find both food for thought...
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Both beginner and advanced aquascaping enthusiasts will delight in this aquarium plant guidebook! Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants is filled with hundreds of aquatic plants presented in an A-to-Z directory with high quality photos and profiles of each plant. Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants includes detailed information on aquatic plants, including common names, botanical designations, growth cycles, and propagation. Additionally, this book covers potential...
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This book gave me all the information I needed to Covert my small backyard into a beautiful space to enjoy a quiet summer evening and a place to retreat after working all day no matter the time of year, it's like having my own expert on hand 24/seven without having to pay for advice.
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A flower is the reproductive structure of plants that produce seeds. It is usually composed of four main parts: sepals, petals, stamens and carpels. The sepals are the modified leaves that protect the flower before it blooms, while the petals are the modified leaves that usually give the flower its color and attractiveness. The stamens are the male structures that produce pollen, and the carpels are the female structures that contain the ovules. When...
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This is the first field guide in 25 years to treat Florida's amazing variety of ferns. Color plates feature more than 200 images, some of which include rare species never before illustrated in color. Includes notes on each species growth form and habit, as well as general remarks about its botanical and common names, unique characteristics, garden use, and history in Florida. All professional or amateur botanists, plant lovers, and gardeners will...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Fruits & Snacks in Portuguese?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Portuguese pronunciation.Delight in learning Portuguese with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Portuguese Names for Fruits & Snacks.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Fruit...
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Ricky Kemery was the Purdue Horticulture Extension Educator in Allen County, Indiana for 23 years. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, written newspaper articles and publications, and answered gardening questions from countless citizens in northern Indiana and beyond. Ricky has been a messenger for how to establish and maintain gardens and landscapes in a sustainable, practical manner – using earth-friendly pest controls and...
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Unleash Your Green Thumb: Transforming Gardens with Sustainable Oasis Are you tired of struggling to maintain a thriving garden while also being conscious of your environmental impact? Look no further! "Sustainable Oasis: Eco-Friendly Practices in Greenhouse Gardening" is your go-to guide for cultivating a lush and sustainable oasis right in your backyard. In this comprehensive book, we address the common pain points gardeners face in balancing their...
76) Mushrooms Cultivation,Raised Bed Gardening and Hydroponics for Beginners: 3 Books in 1, Everythin
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If you want to learn everything you need about Hydroponics, mushroom growing at home and if you want to create your own raised bed garden read on ...Have you always wanted to build your own garden or just learn more about it, but have never found the right way to do it? You want to know in detail each step of the complex Mushroom Cultivation process. Would you like to produce fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs on your own but you have no idea how to...
77) Flourishing in the Flower Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing and Selling Beautiful Blooms
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If you are looking to start or grow your flower business, "Flourishing in the Flower Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing and Selling Beautiful Blooms" is the course for you! This course provides a comprehensive overview of the flower business, covering everything from flower sourcing and arrangement to marketing and business management.By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to start and run a successful flower...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Vegetables & Spices in Vietnamese?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Vietnamese pronunciation.Delight in learning Vietnamese with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Vietnamese Names for Vegetables & Spices.Vibrant Illustrations of...
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Un acuario de agua dulce es un microcosmos en el que las plantas desempeñan un papel vital para crear escenarios subacuáticos y contribuir al mantenimiento de un entorno adecuado para los peces. En el mercado existen diversas especies de plantas de acuario procedentes de distintos rincones del planeta. Para poder escoger con buen criterio, el autor proporciona una excepcional información a través de un exhaustivo estudio sobre los procesos biológicos...
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