Bibliograph

Landscaping, by Teri Dunn Chace, editors of the National Gardening Association, Philip Giroux, Bob Beckstrom, Lance Walheim ; contributions by Michael MacCaskey, Bill Marken, Sally Roth

Type

Label

Landscaping, by Teri Dunn Chace, editors of the National Gardening Association, Philip Giroux, Bob Beckstrom, Lance Walheim ; contributions by Michael MacCaskey, Bill Marken, Sally Roth

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsplatesmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Landscaping

Oclc number

1303222500

Responsibility statement

by Teri Dunn Chace, editors of the National Gardening Association, Philip Giroux, Bob Beckstrom, Lance Walheim ; contributions by Michael MacCaskey, Bill Marken, Sally Roth

Series statement

For dummies

Summary

"As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from working in your yard."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Part 1 : getting started with landscaping. Designing your landscape : the birth of your design -- Thinking like a designer -- Forming a working plan : getting serious about your design -- Part 2 : building hardscape into your yard. Taming your site -- Dealing with water -- All things fences, walls, and gates -- Creating paths and walkways -- Constructing decks -- Building patios -- Enhancing your landscape -- Part 3 : the planting o' the green. Barking up the right tree -- Bulking up with shrubs and vines -- Adding color and texture this seasons with annuals -- Striving for long-lasting beauty with perennials and bulbs -- Including succulents and containers for more color and texture -- Covering lots of ground -- Part 4 : outside factors you can and can't control. Maintaining your landscape -- Dealing with critters, weeds, and other common problems -- Coping with mother nature and weather -- Part 5 : Time to add flair to your landscape. Contemplating plans for special situations -- Considering theme landscapes -- Part 6 : the part of tens. Ten ways to make your surroundings unique -- Ten ways to a greener landscape -- Appendix A : landscaping resources -- Appendix B : English-metric conversion tables

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Landscaping for dummies

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Contributor