Author: Editors of Creative Homeowner

Brand: Design Originals

Edition: New

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 224

Release Date: 09-07-2018

Details: Product Description A stunning flower garden that blooms throughout the seasons depends on the artful combination of annuals, perennials, and bulbs! 600 photographs illustrate flowers, gardening tips, and techniques Over 40 step-by-step photo sequences take you through practical techniques Essential information to help you design gardens and borders, improve your soil, and maintain your plants Helpful advice on how to care for the soil, start plants from seeds, and grow and care for plants in containers Useful tips on saving annual seeds, dividing perennial plants, lifting bulbs, forcing bulbs for indoor winter flowering, and preparing your garden for winter This lavishly illustrated book shows how to grow plants from the "great garden triumvirate" and provides foolproof design techniques for any garden or landscape. An extensive section on using color in the garden provides guidance for the tricky process of plant placement and selection. Practical techniques are emphasized, too. You'll learn how to care for soil, start plants from seeds, grow and care for plants in containers, and maintain plants and gardens. Sections on dividing plants, lifting bulbs, and saving seeds are also included. From the Back Cover It's time toBloom! Annuals, Perennials, and Bulbs shows you how to create a bright, cheerful garden that blooms from spring through fall. Learn how to design colorful beds and borders and how to plant and care for each type of flower. How to care for the soil and start plants from seeds Advice on growing and caring for plants in containers How to maintain your plants and gardens Tips on saving seeds, dividing plants, and lifting bulbs Information on forcing bulbs for indoor winter flowering How to prepare the garden for winter Over 40 step-by-step photo sequences 600 photographs, many illustrating garden tips and techniques Praise from readers: "A must have for flower lovers!" "Great reference guide for a beginner like me!" "One of the most sensible and practical gardening/flower books I've seen. "Excellent gardening information!" About the Author Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English