The founder of Gardenerd.com presents ultimate guide to organic gardening for geeks who want to know the science behind flourishing flora. In Gardening for Geeks, Christy Wilhelmi breaks down the biology and ecology of gardening in an engaging and accessible way. She explains how plants work, how soil lives, how bugs help, and much more. Plus she offers practical advice on everything from planning to pest control. Filled with more than one hundred fifty photos, step-by-step processes, helpful diagrams and illustrations, and expert tips, this beginner's guide covers all the gardening basics, whether you're planting in the country or in an urban area. Christy then introduces more advanced concepts, strategies, and techniques to help you get the most out of your garden. This edition also includes plant profiles, the latest research and terminology, and more photographs and illustrations.
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With this latest addition to the Expert series, readers get the information needed to choose the plants that best suit their garden's fertility and available space.
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Successful gardening requires a combination of thorough planning and skilled execution, and this book offers all the creative ideas and practical solutions you need to help you make the most...
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The book details the evolution of the garden from bare paddock to world-class attraction, with its iconic labyrinth, espaliered fruit trees, naturalistic planted beds and curved, clipped lawns.
Attracting Orchard Mason Bees Presently, there is a pollination crisis due to colony collapse disorder (CCD), a serious and mysterious phenomenon that has caused the widespread death of honeybees. Orchard mason bees help fill the void.