The Complete Garden Expert

Over 50 years ago, the first of the "Expert" guides appeared, the initial entry in what is now the world's top-selling gardening series. "The Garden Expert" briefly discussed many aspects of plant care, but Dr. Hessayon always promised to produce a truly comprehensive look at all aspects of gardening. Now, finally, this one-stop volume has arrived. From A-Z, fences to fuschias, garden design to garden problems, "The Complete Garden Expert" is the must-have book that covers it all!
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What's Wrong with My Vegetable Garden?: 100% Organic Solutions for All Your Vegetables, from Artichokes to Zucchini

More and more home gardeners are discovering the rewards of growing their own vegetables. But along with the pleasures of homegrown produce come a host of problems: bugs, diseases, and mysterious ailments that don't have an obvious cause. What's a gardener to do?
Don't panic -- help is at hand. "What's Wrong With My Vegetable Garden?" teaches you how to keep your vegetables healthy so they're less susceptible to attack, and when problems do occur, it shows you how to recognize the problem and find the right organic solution.
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The Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables: The 100 Easiest-To-Grow, Tastiest-To-Eat Vegetables for Your Garden

Are heirloom vegetables more difficult to grow than conventional hybrids? "The Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables" debunks this myth by highlighting the 100 heirloom vegetables that are the easiest to grow and the tastiest to eat.
Marie Iannotti makes it simple for beginning gardeners to jump on the heirloom trend by presenting an edited list based on years of gardening trial and error. Her plant criteria is threefold: The 100 plants must be amazing to eat, bring something unique to the table, and -- most importantly -- they have to be unfussy and easy to grow. Her list includes garden favorites like the meaty and mellow 'Lacinato' Kale, the underused and earthy 'Turkish Orange' Eggplant, and the unexpected sweetness of 'Apollo' Arugula.
Plant profiles include color photographs, flavor notes, and growing tips -- everything beginning gardeners need to successfully grow a variety of heirloom vegetables.
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Decoding Gardening Advice: The Science Behind the 100 Most Common Recommendations

Covering more than 100 universal gardening "dos and don'ts," Decoding Gardening Advice is the first book to provide gardeners with the real answers. Jeff Gillman, the bestselling author of The Truth About Garden Remedies, and Meleah Maynard back up every good recommendation with sound horticultural and botanical science. Decoding Gardening Advice is the first and only hard-hitting, evidence-based book that every gardener needs for definitive advice on everything from bulbs, annuals, and perennials to edibles, trees, and soil care.
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Landscaping: The DIY Guide to Planning, Planting, and Building a Better Yard

This all-you-need-to-know reference will prove indispensable for both amateur and professional landscapers. Readers will get useful tips on correcting drainage and preparing soil for planting, plus great information on planting and caring for newly planted growth. A section on hardscaping shows how to build patios, fences, walls and gates, with advice on working with pavers, brick, concrete and stone. A final section covers finishing touches, including planting and caring for newly planted flowers, bulbs, and trellises.
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Everyday Garden Solutions: Expert Advice from the National Gardening Association

This book contains expert advice on a range of gardening subjects. It also includes climatic-zone maps showing rainfall and temperature worldwide, a detailed glossary, and an extensive index. This comprehensive, problem-solving volume is an asset to any gardening home library.
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Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Eat the Best Edibles for Northeast Gardens

This book includes more than 60 fruits, vegetables, and herbs selected for growing success in the diverse growing conditions of Northeast gardens. "Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening" addresses the climate, soil, sun, and water conditions that affect growing success and includes advice for extending the growing season. Each plant profile highlights planting, growing, watering, and care information. Helpful charts and graphs assist gardeners in knowing when to plant and harvest. 
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Sunset Outdoor Design & Build: Landscaping with Stone: Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Living

Inspiration is at hand in the hundreds of photos revealing the finest and most innovative stonework being done today. This text provides step-by-step lessons on all the essential skills and techniques needed to build stone features.
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The Photographic Garden: Mastering the Art of Digital Garden Photography

The garden is a rich canvas of visual ideas, all waiting to be skillfully captured and evoked by the camera. With in-depth discussions on creative technique and technical literacy, "The Photographic Garden "is an inspiring guide for understanding the complexities of light and design in the garden and a primer on the latest digital image-making tools, from cameras to postproduction software.
Professional photographer Matthew Benson shows you how to become a better, more intuitive artist in the landscape; helps you foster a deeper understanding of design and aesthetics; and encourages you to develop your own visual sensibility--through hundreds of his own thoughtprovoking, evocative garden images.
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