"Hummingbirds and butterflies add interest, beauty, and enjoyment to a garden. This book describes the characteristics, behavior, and needs of these creatures. Plant-selection lists and necessary design elements are included, as are descriptions of the most common hummingbird and butterfly species."
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"You can have a garden with the sophisticated sense of design and naturalistic look of the Japanese style, using plants and materials available in North America. This book provides practical details for selecting and setting stones and plants, creating water features, and working with special accents to create a Japanese effect in your garden."
"Shrubs and hedges are among the most versatile of all garden plants. This book is a comprehensive introduction to buying, planting, and caring for shrubs. It also has an extensive encyclopedia of hundreds of shrubs useful to the home gardener."
"This all-new revision contains detailed and expert guidance for all phases of landscape design and installation, examples of actual landscape plans, handy charts and checklists, and over 130 inspiring photographs and 35 color illustrations."
"Who doesn't need more storage space? This helpful resource will tell you how to create it and how to make it work for you. Easy-to-follow text and clear-cut illustrations show you how to construct basic, practical storage components that you will use."
"Doors can improve the looks of a house or room. This book presents 50 different patterns with dozens of ideas for modifications. The reader does not need to be a professional to succeed in making beautiful doors and most of these designs can be completed with ordinary tools. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and there are hundreds of pattern drawings, photos and illustrations."
"A practical, easy-to-understand guide to adding both still (ponds) and moving (waterfalls and streams) water features to any garden.Includes complete, easy-to-follow instructions on designing, establishing, and caring for a variety of eye-pleasing water projects.More than 220 vivid photographs and illustrations, plus detailed instructions, make this guide a must-have for garden enthusiasts looking to plan and build a water feature.Exper ..."
"Illustrated, step-by-step instructions teach skills and techniques that guarantee homeowners’ success.Plans for decks, patios, fences, play equipment, and other backyard structures respond to consumers’ needs and inspire other ideas.Helpful tips from pros and other homeowners make projects go smoothly."
"Gardening is a way of communing with nature-and a personal way to make a positive contribution to the environment. This book will show gardeners how to create nature's aura in their gardens.Take cues from the environment• Design with nature • Create a harmonious atmosphere• Maintain a healthy landscapeSolid information for gardeners of all levels of expertise• Define the eco-region • Safely control invasive plants• Identify native and a ..."
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"Instructions cover all aspects of working with cabinets and countertops—building, installing, and refurbishingCharts highlight versatile materials to consider when installing new ready-made cabinets and countertops or refacing existing ones with new materials. Color photography details a variety of cabinet and counter design ideas.Reliable, step-by-step instructions will aid do-it-yourselfers as well as those who hire professionals."