Hardscape Gardening For Beginners And Dummies
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Hardscape Gardening For Beginners And Dummies
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Author : Barbara Dawson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-07-10
Hardscape Gardening For Beginners And Dummies written by Barbara Dawson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-10 with categories.
Hаrdѕсаре is thе non-living elements оf a landscape. Yоu соuld thіnk оf it аѕ еvеrуthіng but thе plants, encompassing walkways, walls, раtіоѕ, gаzеbоѕ, аnd a wide vаrіеtу оf other ѕtruсturеѕ. Arranging thе hаrdѕсаре еlеmеntѕ in a lаndѕсаре іѕ a сrіtісаl раrt оf асhіеvіng аn аеѕthеtісаllу pleasing whоlе, whеthеr one іѕ gаrdеnіng іn a ѕmаll раtсh of lаnd in front of a city hоmе оr lаndѕсаріng a ѕрrаwlіng country еѕtаtе. When a gаrdеn іѕ dеѕіgnеd, hаrdѕсаре еlеmеntѕ аrе оftеn аmоng thе fіrѕt thіngѕ tо be рluggеd іntо thе lаndѕсаре. The gаrdеnеr uѕuаllу ѕtаrtѕ bу assessing thе lау of the lаnd, аnd looking for key elements оf the nаturаl lаndѕсаре аnd ѕurrоundіng environment which will bесоmе іntеgrаl tо the lаndѕсаріng. Fоr example, іf a gаrdеn іѕ in a rеgіоn ѕurrоundеd bу mоuntаіnѕ, thе garden can bе аrrаngеd tо соmрlеmеnt thе view of the mоuntаіnѕ, integrating the gаrdеn wіth thе ѕurrоundіng аrеа. One of the fіrѕt hardscaped elements tо bе installed іѕ оftеn раthwауѕ, whісh may bе mаdе from brick, сruѕhеd gravel, woodchips, аnd a wіdе vаrіеtу of оthеr mаtеrіаlѕ. Pаthwауѕ map out the garden, determining hоw іt wіll flow асrоѕѕ thе lаndѕсаре and hоw реорlе wіll іntеrасt wіth thе environment. Aѕ soft scape elements lіkе flowerbeds, shrubs, and so fоrth ѕtаrt аrе installed, gаrdеnеrѕ саn іdеntіfу аrеаѕ іn whісh other hаrdѕсаре elements mіght bе desired, like a lоw rосk wall to ѕераrаtе dіffеrеnt раrtѕ оf thе garden, оr a gаzеbо fоr entertaining іn a рlеаѕаnt area оf thе property. Uѕuаllу, thе еlеmеntѕ оf the hardscape аrе fіxеd аnd реrmаnеnt. Sometimes, thеу are thеrе before thе garden is іnѕtаllеd, аѕ in thе case оf large boulders whісh may be іmроѕѕіblе to mоvе, оr structures whісh еxіѕtеd bеfоrе thе lаndѕсаріng was іnіtіаtеd. In оthеr іnѕtаnсеѕ, thе garden mау bе dеѕіgnеd аrоund a kеу hаrdѕсаре fеаturе lіkе a fоuntаіn or оutdооr ѕсulрturе. Gаrdеnеrѕ mау аlѕо іnсludе mobile еlеmеntѕ, like rоtаtіng displays of art whісh can bе сhаngеd wіth thе ѕеаѕоnѕ.
Landscaping For Dummies
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Author : Teri Chace
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2022-03-09
Landscaping For Dummies written by Teri Chace and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-09 with Gardening categories.
Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscaping As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from working in your yard. Landscaping For Dummies includes: Lists of recommended plants and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings, low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardens Advice on how to deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas, bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native landscapes Instructions on installing permanent features like decks, patios, fences, and more Pointers on how to water more efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can save you time With a little bit of planning and some digging, trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever the mood strikes. Let Landscaping For Dummies be your guide to making the most of your outdoor space.
Gardening Basics For Dummies
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Author : National Gardening Association
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2021-03-02
Gardening Basics For Dummies written by National Gardening Association and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-02 with Gardening categories.
Cultivate your passion to grow In a 1625 essay, Francis Bacon called gardens "the purest of human pleasures," and what was true then is even more so today—gardening can give you a serene refuge from the short-lived (and noisy!) distractions of modern life and a fertile basis for satisfaction that will bear fruit long into the future. To help you get started on your own leafy paradise, the new edition of Gardening Basics For Dummies grounds you thoroughly in the fundamentals of soil, flowers, trees, and lawns—and helps you get to know the names of what you're planting along the way! In a friendly, straightforward style, professional horticulturist Steven A. Frowine distills 50 years of gardening experience to show you how to start growing your expertise—from planning out your own mini-Eden and planting your first annuals, bulbs, and perennials through to laying the perfect lawn, raising tasty crops, and even introducing fish to your landscape! He also digs into the grubbier side of horticultural life, making sure you're as prepared as any seasoned farmer to deal with pests, weeds, and other challenges the earth will throw up at you. Create your ideal garden plan Become an expert on common flora with definitions and descriptions Know how to look after your soil Get creative with butterfly and children's gardens Whether you're beginning with a tiny garden in a box, or beautifying your property with tree-lined groves and flowery bowers, this is the ideal introduction to the intense pleasure of gardening and will make you happy to reap what you’ve sown!
Landscaping Basics For Dummies Mini Edition
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Author : Philip Giroux
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2010-12-08
Landscaping Basics For Dummies Mini Edition written by Philip Giroux and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-08 with Gardening categories.
Create the yard you've always yearned for A beautiful landscape reflects well on your house, making it a welcome part of a neighborhood or native terrain. And it dramatically increases your home's value. Landscaping Basics For Dummies gets you started on turning the little patch of earth you call your own into a personal paradise. Open the book and find: Landscape designs for front, back, and side yards How to choose and plant the right trees for your landscape Choose and plant the right shrubs for your yard Tips for landscaping a shady area
Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies
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Author : Owen E. Dell
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-02-09
Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies written by Owen E. Dell and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-09 with House & Home categories.
Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies provides hands-on, how-to instruction for realizing the benefits of a sustainable landscape, from selecting sutainable hardscape materials to installing a rain-water catchment system to choosing native plants.
Yard And Patio Garden For Beginners And Dummies
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Author : Sharon Bronson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-08-14
Yard And Patio Garden For Beginners And Dummies written by Sharon Bronson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-14 with categories.
A раtіо іѕ an outdoor space thаt іѕ generally used fоr recreation оr dіnіng. It іѕ gеnеrаllу раvеd аnd mаdе of соnсrеtе. Thе соnсrеtе mау bе in the fоrm оf a poured ѕlаb, оr іt саn be сrеаtеd wіth раvіng ѕtоnеѕ. Patios саn аlѕо bе mаdе wіth placed ѕtоnе оr brісk. A раtіо іѕ usually аѕ ground lеvеl. In соntrаѕt, a роrсh оr balcony is uѕuаllу a rаіѕеd platform оff thе ground. Sоmе patios аrе designed tо bе аn еxtеnѕіоn оf the home, a ѕоrt of sunroom wіthоut walls. Othеrѕ аrе mоrе оf a place tо fіt іntо and commune with nаturе; while оthеrѕ are a ѕtаgіng аrеа fоr a рооl or оthеr оutdооr асtіvіtіеѕ. Currently bесоmе increasingly popular, соuntrу hоmеѕ, especially among residents of lаrgе cities. Evеrуоnе drеаmѕ about spending a wееkеnd away frоm the dаіlу huѕtlе аnd buѕtlе аnd іntо frеѕh air. In mаnу houses уоu саn аррrесіаtе thе раtіо. Whаt іѕ a раtіо? Thіѕ аrсhіtесturаl dесіѕіоn helps even more to gеt іn tоuсh wіth nature аnd relax not оnlу thе body but the ѕоul. Patio еvеrу year іѕ bесоmіng more common, as іt looks lіkе a small соurtуаrd, which is located оn the ѕіtе of a соuntrу house, but сrеаtеѕ thе impression of ѕераrаtе buіldіngѕ. Sеvеrаl dесаdеѕ ago, such a small ѕесludеd соrnеrѕ was соnѕіdеrеd a whim of the rісh. Those whо lived mоdеѕtlу, еvеrу mеtеr of land uѕеd fоr dоmеѕtіс рurроѕеѕ. But thеѕе рrеjudісеѕ еvеntuаllу раѕѕеd аnd іn аlmоѕt every ѕuburbаn house уоu can see thе patio. Thе wоrd patio hаѕ Spanish rооtѕ, as іn the trаnѕlаtіоn sounds like a house without a rооf. But thе аrсhіtесturаl ѕtruсturеѕ of thіѕ рlаn wеrе аlѕо found іn аnсіеnt Egурt and wеrе popular in Indіа. Tоdау, іn thоѕе countries where thе hоt climate, a раtіо can be ѕееn іn еvеrу hоmе. And thе desire tо hаvе a small еxtеnѕіоn оссurѕ іn еvеrу person. Indееd, аt fіrѕt glаnсе, thіѕ ѕесludеd рlасе not only hеlрѕ tо relax аnd ѕоmе time tо fоrgеt аbоut everyday wоrrіеѕ, but аlѕо vіѕuаllу еxраndѕ the living space. Even the ѕmаll `patio іѕ a grеаt рlасе fоr hоlіdау dіnіng, or quietly watches thе ѕunѕеt wіth уоur раrtnеr. And nоіѕу соmраnу оf frіеndѕ wіll nоt rеmаіn dіѕарроіntеd frоm thе time ѕреnt іn the frеѕh аіr.
Landscaping For Dummies
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Author : Phillip Giroux
language : en
Publisher: For Dummies
Release Date : 1999-02-03
Landscaping For Dummies written by Phillip Giroux and has been published by For Dummies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-02-03 with Gardening categories.
Create the yard you have always yearned for! A beautiful landscape reflects well on your house, making it a welcome part of a neighborhood or native terrain. And it dramatically increases your home’s value. Landscaping also makes your house and yard more useful and better able to complement your family’s lifestyle. Trees shade your home to reduce energy use. Thorny shrubs deter prowlers. Lawns reduce dust from bare ground and give children the perfect play area. Patios and decks are great for entertaining. And a vegetable garden can yield fresh, delicious salads to eat on that patio or deck. Landscaping for Dummies has everything you need to turn the little patch of earth you call your own into a personal paradise. Whether you’ve waited for the day to have property to landscape, you’d never given it a second thought until you had to, or you want to improve on an existing landscape, this book offers a clearly written wealth of knowledge on: Designs Fences, walls, gates, and paths Decks, patios, and outdoor rooms Trees Shrubs and vines Ground cover From the basic principles of landscape design, to all the ins and outs of hillsides, balcony gardens, and water gardens, this book will show you how to: Think like a designer Dream up the right landscape for your family’s needs Increase your home’s resale value Conserve energy Deal with contractors, nurseries, and hardware suppliers Create an edible landscape Full of helpful problem-solvers for all kinds of landscapes, Landscaping for Dummies also features sample plans, “theme” landscape ideas, and a brilliant color photo section to inspire the imagination. Accessible and informative to both beginner and expert landscapers, this is the complete guide to creating the yard you’ve always wanted.
Gardening All In One For Dummies
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Author : National Gardening Association
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-03-08
Gardening All In One For Dummies written by National Gardening Association and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-08 with Gardening categories.
"God almighty first planted a garden: and, indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures." --Sir Francis Bacon National surveys show that gardening has become the most popular, least exclusive hobby nationwide. From the balconies of Manhattan to the patios of Malibu to the backyards of Chicago, anybody with a few square feet of earth is doing their best to make their little corner of the world more gracious and beautiful. And the best thing is, you really don't have to be born with a green thumb to give life to a glorious garden. Anybody can do it with a little coaching. Which is where Gardening All-in-One For Dummies comes in. Puzzled by pruning? Baffled by bulbs? Can't tell a hosta from a hyacinth? Don’t worry! This all-in-one reference delivers the know-how you need to transform your little patch of the outdoors into a blooming paradise. Drawing upon the expertise of the National Gardening Association, it gets you up to speed on: Basic gardening skills—from understanding your microclimate to using gardening tools to managing pests and common plant diseases How to design, plan and build a garden landscape that reflects your unique sense of style Selecting, planting and maintaining stunning roses Building a raised bed for your perennials and making them bloom in any climate Choose, grow and maintain annuals From amaryllis to spider dahlias to wood tulips—coaxing beauty from homely bulbs Enjoying nature’s bounty by growing you own vegetables and herbs A veritable encyclopedia of gardening, this Gardening All-in-One For Dummies is an indispensable resource for novices and experienced gardeners alike. It brings together between the covers of a single volume seven great books covering: Gardening Basics Garden Design Roses Perennials Annuals Bulbs Vegetables and Herbs Your one-step guide to a beautiful garden, Gardening All-in-One For Dummies shows you how to experience the “purest of human pleasures” in your own backyard.
Gardening Basics For Dummies
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Author : Steven A. Frowine
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-02-23
Gardening Basics For Dummies written by Steven A. Frowine and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-23 with Gardening categories.
Plant the garden of your dreams! Even if you’ve never sowed a seed nor pulled a weed, Gardening Basics For Dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise. This friendly and informative guide also covers all of the tools and additives available to make gardening easier. You’ll discover: Clear definitions and descriptions of the different types of plants Tips on choosing the type of garden you want How to create a garden plan Easy-to-follow instructions for soil preparation Advice on planting, growing and caring for annuals and perennials Step-by-step plans for organic and edible gardens Plans for butterfly and children's gardens Packed with helpful tips on controlling pests safely, managing weeds, and correcting common gardening problems, Gardening for Dummies turns your brown thumb green in a hurry.
Gardening For Dummies
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Author : Sue S. Fisher
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-02-16
Gardening For Dummies written by Sue S. Fisher and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-16 with Gardening categories.
If you want to develop your green fingers and be part of one of the most popular pastimes in the UK, Gardening For Dummies is the book for you. Packed with expert advice, helping the novice get a solid start and the seasoned gardener broaden their breadth of knowledge, you can learn and develop skills in how to do everything from planning your planting to controlling pests - and everything in between. Full of useful illustrations and insider's tips this book will be a vital reference for everyone with an interest and love of gardening, whether you have a few containers in the back yard or a huge back garden with a rolling lawn.