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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!
Become a plant parent to some of the most stunning flowering plants
you've ever seen Orchids display more beautiful and exotic flowers
than you'll find on other flowering plants, but they do require
some love and care to grow well. With help from Orchids For
Dummies, anyone can be successful in growing and flowering these
gorgeous and fragrant plants in their garden or home! This
step-by-step guide shows you how to select orchids that will thrive
in your own unique environment and how to water, fertilize, repot,
and propagate them on your own. You'll learn to decipher
complicated orchid names ("phalaenopsis," anyone?) and create
spectacular displays. You'll also discover: New information about
updated plant and orchid classification systems so you can know
what to buy at your local garden center or store Expanded info on
moth orchids, one of the most popular varieties of the plant sold
in the world today Updated instructions on which pesticides,
fertilizers, and potting materials you should be using Perfect for
amateur gardeners, orchid-lovers, and anyone interested in growing
these exquisite flowers on their own, Orchids For Dummies will turn
your thumb green in no time at all!
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