The Garden ExpertMore than 5 million copies in print! The world's most popular basic guide covers all aspects of gardening more clearly and colorfully than any other book. The famous format is crammed with clear charts, handy checklists, helpful tips, and troubleshooting advice. Start with the soil and how to improve it. Next, the section on climate and weather tells how to deal with cold, heat, rain, wind, and drought. The guide to plants helps you decide which ones you want to grow. You also get expert advice on plant material and planting methods, tools and equipment, and cultivation techniques. When it comes to problem areas, they too are all covered. |
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Contents
SOIL 624 | 6 |
CLIMATE WEATHER 2526 | 25 |
Annuals biennials | 48 |
Herbaceous perennials 5456 | 54 |
Sources of supply 6566 | 65 |
TECHNIQUES AZ 7383 | 73 |
TROUBLES 84104 | 84 |
GREENHOUSE GARDENING 105111 | 106 |
WATER GARDENING 112116 | 112 |
CHAPTER11 NONLIVING FEATURES 123128 | 123 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Garden Expert Expert Bks Expert series, D. G. Hessayon Experts, D. G. Hessayon |
| Author | D. G. Hessayon |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint, reissue |
| Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc., 1986 |
| ISBN | 0903505223, 9780903505222 |
| Length | 128 pages |
| Subjects | › Gardening / Reference |
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