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Shade Gardening(1st Edition)
by Ortho Book Editors, A. Cort Sinnes, Ken R. Burke, James Stockton, Ortho Books
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1982 by Ortho Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-005-8, ISBN: 0-89721-005-0

"Millions of people with shady areas in their gardens think of them as problems. But shade gardens can be beautiful, unique assets for the yard. This book shows how to work with shade to create terrific landscaping opportunities. Design guidelines help with planning the most attractive gardens, bringing dark areas to life with vibrant colors and varied textures."






World of Trees(1st Edition)
West
by Ortho Books Editors, Ortho Books Staff
Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 1977 by Ortho Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-917102-62-2, ISBN: 0-917102-62-2

"World of Trees: West"






Ortho's Home Improvement Encyclopedia(1st Edition)
Problem Solving From A To Z
by Beckstrom. Robert J., Ortho Books, Karin Shakery, Ortho Editors, Yes
Hardcover, 512 Pages, Published 1985 by Chevron Chemical Company
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-066-9, ISBN: 0-89721-066-2

"The ultimate homeowner problem-solving book, it is chock-full of useful facts, creative ideas, and practical solutions to help readers understand, maintain, and improve their homes.More than 800 show-me color illustrations with expert step-by-step instructions.Easy, alphabetical organization of topics.Simple explanations and expert recommendations help readers understand the potential cost and complexity of almost any project."






Complete Guide to Orchids(1st Edition)
(Ortho Books)
by Ortho Books, Ortho Editors, Michael Mckinley, Meredith Books
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2005 by Ortho
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-506-0, ISBN: 0-89721-506-0

"• A complete, up-to-date resource on the best and most easily grown orchid species, hybrids, and cultivars readily available in North America.• Inspires gardeners to have confidence to grow these elegant plants successfully.• Step-by-step instructions show how to select, pot, stake, and care for orchids.• Expert advice to ensure healthy orchids by controlling light, temperature, humidity, pests, and diseases.• Invaluable resou ..."






Ortho's Home Improvement Encyclopedia(1st Edition)
by Ortho Books, Larry Erickson, Orthos Books Staff
Hardcover, 480 Pages, Published 2000 by Ortho
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-451-3, ISBN: 0-89721-451-X

"The ultimate homeowner problem-solving book, it is chock-full of useful facts, creative ideas, and practical solutions to help readers understand, maintain, and improve their homes.More than 800 show-me color illustrations with expert step-by-step instructions.Easy, alphabetical organization of topics.Simple explanations and expert recommendations help readers understand the potential cost and complexity of almost any project."






Basic Masonry Techniques(1st Edition)
(Ortho library)
by T. Jeff Williams, Ortho Books, Editor-Jim Beley, Illustrator-Ron Hildebrand, Min S. Yee
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1985 by Chevron Publishing Corp
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-045-4, ISBN: 0-89721-045-X

"Masonry projects can add a distinctive look to any yard or garden. This book cuts through the mystique of working with brick, block, stone, and concrete and shows how to build walks, patios, walls, and even foundations. Complete step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you tackle and complete the job like a professional."






Ortho's Landscape Plans(1st Edition)
(Ortho's All About Gardening)
by Michael Mckinley, Jo Kellum, Barbara Crandall, Ortho Books, Chuck Crandall
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1999 by Ortho
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-433-9, ISBN: 0-89721-433-1

"Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica) Big-leaf hydrangea ("Hydrangea macrophylla) Drooping leucothoe (Leucotfioe fontanesiana) Shrubs Spicebush ( Lindera benzoin) Peony (Paeonia spp.) Mugo pine '» (Pinus mugo mugo) Cumberland azalea (Rhododendron bakeri) Belgian lndica hybrid azalea ( Rhododendron hybrids) Oconee azalea (Rhododendron flammeum) Shrub roses (Rosa spp.) Flowering shrubs and perennials Paved path ' from garage — td'golf ..."






Ortho's All About Annuals(1st Edition)
(Ortho's All About Gardening)
by Ann Lovejoy, Ortho Books, Leona Holdsworth Openshaw, Ortho Books Staff, Leona Holdworth Openshaw
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1998 by Ortho
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-430-8, ISBN: 0-89721-430-7

"Shows readers how to use annuals to achieve instant, spectacular color with little effort and expense.Ideal for new gardeners and busy homeowners who want instant, easy-care beauty for their yard.Attention to new varieties, appealing color combinations, new landscape uses, and short-cuts appeals to experienced gardeners.Highly browsable selection guide presents over 300 varieties in full color and 135 black and white illustrations.Time- ..."






Controlling vegetable pests(1st Edition)
by Pamela K. Peirce, Pamela Pierce, Ortho Books, Cynthia Putnam, Editor-Cindy Putnam
Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 1991 by Ortho Books, Chevron Chemical Co
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-230-4, ISBN: 0-89721-230-4

"This book tells you how to control vegetable pests using methods that are friendly to the environment. Learn truly effective pest and disease control methods that favor natural predators and maintain the ecological balance in your garden."






Ortho's All About Additions(1st Edition)
by Ortho Books, Larry Johnston, Meredith Books Staff
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2001 by Ortho
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-448-3, ISBN: 0-89721-448-X

"... Book Production Managers: Pam Kvitne, Marjorie J. Schenkelberg Contributing Copy Editor: Steve Hallam Technical Proofreader: Ray Kast ... Contributions from Art Rep Services Director: Chip Nadeau Designer: Ik Design Illustrator: Dave Brandon Meredith® Books Editor in Chief: ... Thanks to Colleen Johnson Photographers (Photographers credited may retain copyright © to the listed photographs.) ..."






Creative Home Landscaping(1st Edition)
How to Plan and Beautify Your Yard With a Guide to More Than 400 Landscape Plants
by Dr. Michael A. Dirr, Manuela Anne King, Robert J. Mowat, William J. Newton, Ortho Books, Jill Fox
Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 1993 by Ortho Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-089-8, ISBN: 0-89721-089-1

"With this essential reference, written by experts, you'll get a guide to more than 400 landscape plants, with helpful drawings and photographs that carefully instruct you on how to create, design and professionally install your landscape."






Ortho's All About Masonry Basics(1st Edition)
(Ortho's All About Home Improvement)
by Ortho Books, Larry Erickson, Meredith Books Staff, Meredith Books, Ortho Books Staff
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2000 by Ortho
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-438-4, ISBN: 0-89721-438-2

"Ortho® Books An imprint of Meredith® Books Ortho's All About Masonry Basics Editor: Larry Erickson Contributing Editors: Martin Miller, Marilyn Rogers Art Director: Tom Wegner Copy Chief: Catherine Hamrick Copy and Production Editor: Terri Fredrickson Technical Reviewer: Raymond L. Kast Contributing Proofreaders: Steve Hallam, Colleen Johnson, Ralph Seher, Debra Morris Smith, Margaret Smith Contributing Illustrator: Tony Davis Inde ..."






Ortho's All About Shrubs and Hedges(1st Edition)
(Ortho's All About Gardening)
by Ortho Books, Michael Mckinley, Penelope O'sullivan, Penelope Ho'sullivan
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1999 by Ortho
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-432-2, ISBN: 0-89721-432-3

"Shows homeowners how to effectively use shrubs for landscaping.Explains how to create showy effects that add beauty in all four seasons.Techniques for developing a new landscape that looks established right away.Tells how to create living walls, property boundaries, privacy screens, and ground covers.Ideas for creating a wide variety of formal effects that are especially easy to maintain.Pruning instructions for more than 125 recommende ..."






Ortho's All About Houseplants(1st Edition)
(Ortho's All About Gardening)
by Ortho Books, Marilyn Rogers, Kate Jerome
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1999 by Ortho
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-427-8, ISBN: 0-89721-427-7

"Shows readers how to select the best plants for their homes’ environment and how to correctly grow and care for them.Explains how to alter existing home conditions to accommodate desired plants.Offers advice on decorating homes with plants.Hints for dressing up plants by mulching, staking or using containers to complement a decorating style.Complete instructions for building an indoors garden, mixing potting soil and propagating plants. ..."






Ortho's All About Sprinklers and Drip Systems(1st Edition)
by Ortho Books, Ortho Books Staff, Christine Jordan, Ben Allen, Meredith Books
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1998 by Ortho
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-413-1, ISBN: 0-89721-413-7

"For busy gardeners, the prospect of continually dragging out hoses to water the garden can be a real disincentive to gardening. Often, the installation of an irrigation system appropriate to the needs of the garden can be a huge time and energy saver, and provide the appropriate and timely water that all plants need in differing amounts at different times. Starting with "The Basics of Home Irrigation," readers will learn if an ir ..."






All About Lawns(1st Edition)
South
by Michael R. Maccaskey, Ortho Books Staff
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1979 by Ortho Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-917102-84-4, ISBN: 0-917102-84-3

"Sm Quarto, , Pp.96, A Good Basic Text"






How to Design & Build Decks & Patios(1st Edition)
by Ortho Books Staff, T. Jeff Williams, Lin Writers: Cotton
Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 1979 by Ortho
ISBN-13: 978-0-917102-78-3, ISBN: 0-917102-78-9

"Landscaping, Atlanta, GA Burton Litton, A.S.L.A. Stephen Marcus, U.C. Grass Co. , San Francisco Pierre Merle, New York, NY Geraldine Knight Scott, A.S.L.A. California Redwood Association San Francisco, CA tor photographic assrstance Western Wood Products Assomation Portland, OR for photographic asSIstance and for material assstance on Landis deck shown on pages 1, 47, 56, 57, 58, 67. Photo research by Carousel—Winlrey. Page 12: Acro ..."






Doormaking Patterns and Ideas(1st Edition)
by John Birchard, Robert J. Beckstrom, Sally W. Smith, Ortho Books
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 1899 by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-8069-6996-1, ISBN: 0-8069-6996-2

"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."






All About Building Waterfalls, Ponds, and Streams(1st Edition)
by Denny Schrock, Ortho Books
Paperback, 126 Pages, Published 2006 by Meredith Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-514-5, ISBN: 0-89721-514-1

"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 ..."






Ortho's All About Dry Climate Gardening(1st Edition)
by Gail Wienstein, Denny Schrock, Ortho Books
Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2004 by Ortho
ISBN-13: 978-0-89721-499-5, ISBN: 0-89721-499-4

"62 L; Kathy Adams Clark/KAC Productions: 85T, 90B, 107C; Candace Cochran/ Positive Images: 8BR: R. Todd Davis: 21C. ... Book Production: Pam Kvitne, Marjorie J. Schenkelberg, Rick von Holdt, Mark Weaver Contributing Copy Editor: Lorraine Ferrell Contributing Proofreaders: Becky Etchen, Jeanee Ledoux, Courtenay Wolf Contributing Illustrator: Mike Eagleton Contributing Map Illustrator: Jana Fothergill Additional Contributor: Rosemary ..."



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