"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."
"Plant your small home garden for a bountiful harvest of fresh fruits and berries. Complete, concise information on pests and diseases, pollination, pruning, grafting, espaliers, and wall plantings."
"57 (L); Horticultural Photography: p. 40; Jerry Howard/Positive Images: p. 16, 61;
Jeff lies: p. 12 (B) Andrew Lawson: p. 33, 44 (T), 47 (T), 59 (L), 68, 70, 71 (R), 80 (
R); Stuart McCall: p. 28 (R); Brian McCay: p. 11,36; David McDonald/
PhotoGarden: p. 12 (TL), 26 (L), 42, 79 (R); Clive Nichols: p. 53 (R), 54 (T), 55 (B),
79 (L); Jerry Pavia: p. 56 (BR); Susan A. Roth: P. 5 (C 6k B), 12 (TR), 25 (L), 28 (L
), 29, 32, 34, 43, 44 (B) ..."
"Helps readers develop a basic understanding of bulbs and growing them both indoors and out.An entire chapter devoted to designing gardens using spring, summer, and fall-flowering bulbs and incorporating them into container gardens.Helps readers select healthy bulbs at the garden center and correctly plant and care for them.Provides complete instructions for forcing bulbs for spring color during the winter months.Offers ideas for enhanci ..."
"ORTHO'S GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL HOUSEPLANTS answers all your questions about growing houseplants and decorating with them. You'll find invaluable design advice and photographs showing effective use of indoor plants. Complete information on growing and maintaining an indoor garden is also presented. Includes an encyclopedic description of more than 300 houseplants and the special needs of each."
"Illustrated with colour photos, this book is divided into four sections: deck design and construction; patio construction; overhead structures and lighting, spas, fences and planters."
"Revised with the most up-to-date chemical and nonchemical solutions for plant problems encountered throughout North America.References to banned chemicals such as Dursban and Diazinon have been eliminated.Colorful, detailed photos and brief analysis help gardeners diagnose each problem.Problem, analysis, and solution descriptions allow gardeners to quickly identify methods and products to treat their plants, lawn, or garden.Thumbnail ma ..."
"Complete instructions for 25 projects for home woodworkers to make as gifts or furnishings. Projects range from simple pieces for novices to more challenging ones for the home hobbyist."