Dog-friendly Gardening - Creating a safe haven for you and your dog

Dog-friendly Gardening - Creating a safe haven for you and your dog

Author: Karen Bush

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2014-01-07

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1845845382

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Does your garden look more like a prison exercise yard than somewhere to relax? Or is it a beautiful haven that you’d like to stay that way when your new dog arrives? From dealing with the practicalities of escape-proof fencing, to discouraging unwanted toilet activities in the rockery, this book will help you solve the problems that other gardening and dog-care books don’t touch on. Green fingers are an asset, but not essential – these tips are useful for everyone. Whatever your budget or plot size, with a little effort and imagination you can create an attractive outdoor environment that will actively enhance your relationship with your dog; a place where you can enjoy playing and relaxing together. Covering safety, planting, garden projects, and much more, this book is packed with practical advice and innovative ideas to help you and your dog enjoy your garden.


Dog Friendly Gardens

Dog Friendly Gardens

Author: Cheryl S. Smith

Publisher: Dogwise Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1929242077

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Love your dog and your garden? With the garden design and dog training information in this book you can have both. Learn which plants, grasses, chemicals and materials are pet-friendly and what dog training and management tools are garden-friendly.


The Dog Friendly Home

The Dog Friendly Home

Author: Ruth Strother

Publisher: Creative Publishing International

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1589235665

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"Instructions and photos for do-it-yourself projects to build for a dog. Includes information on training, safety and grooming"--Provided by publisher.


Gardening Basics For Dummies

Gardening Basics For Dummies

Author: Steven A. Frowine

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 1119782031

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Cultivate your passion to grow In a 1625 essay, Francis Bacon called gardens "the purest of human pleasures," and what was true then is even more so today—gardening can give you a serene refuge from the short-lived (and noisy!) distractions of modern life and a fertile basis for satisfaction that will bear fruit long into the future. To help you get started on your own leafy paradise, the new edition of Gardening Basics For Dummies grounds you thoroughly in the fundamentals of soil, flowers, trees, and lawns—and helps you get to know the names of what you're planting along the way! In a friendly, straightforward style, professional horticulturist Steven A. Frowine distills 50 years of gardening experience to show you how to start growing your expertise—from planning out your own mini-Eden and planting your first annuals, bulbs, and perennials through to laying the perfect lawn, raising tasty crops, and even introducing fish to your landscape! He also digs into the grubbier side of horticultural life, making sure you're as prepared as any seasoned farmer to deal with pests, weeds, and other challenges the earth will throw up at you. Create your ideal garden plan Become an expert on common flora with definitions and descriptions Know how to look after your soil Get creative with butterfly and children's gardens Whether you're beginning with a tiny garden in a box, or beautifying your property with tree-lined groves and flowery bowers, this is the ideal introduction to the intense pleasure of gardening and will make you happy to reap what you’ve sown!


Dog Cookies - Healthy allergen-free treat recipes for your dog

Dog Cookies - Healthy allergen-free treat recipes for your dog

Author: Martina Schops

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2014-05-07

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 184584775X

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Do you enjoy treating your dog every now and then with something delicious? The answer is: Of course you do! Whether you want to reward him for an achievement during training or just give him a treat from time to time, these little extras will increase his motivation and strengthen the bond between the two of you.


California Month-by-Month Gardening

California Month-by-Month Gardening

Author: Claire Splan

Publisher:

Published: 2014-12-04

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 159186609X

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It may be the Golden State, but your garden can be any color you want it to be. California is already famous as one of the world's leading fruit and vegetable producers--but a glance at a valley oak or California buckwheat is just a small glimpse of the native plants the state has to offer the home gardener. Written by Alameda resident and longtime gardening journalist Claire Splan, California Month-by-Month Gardening is the sister manual to our California Getting Started Garden Guide. Inside, Splan dedicates a thoroughly detailed chapter to each month of the year, telling you what species you should consider planting, precisely when you should plant them, and how to care for them for maximum health. Within each month are recommendations for annuals, bulbs, lawns (and lawn alternatives), natives, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, vines, and groundcovers. An introductory overview of California's microclimates and soil types, along with a primer on general gardening techniques and a color-coded USDA zone map, prepares you to make your best effort as a gardener in California. Splan's instructions go much further than just the basics, as you learn how to plan, plant, care for, water, fertilize, and troubleshoot your diverse garden spaces during every single month of the year. Fully illustrated with beautiful color photography of the "how to" steps and plants, California Month-by-Month Gardening keeps your garden prosperous through all types of California weather and terrain. For our full introduction to gardening in California, we also recommend companion books California Getting Started Garden Guide and California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening.


My dog has hip dysplasia - but lives life to the full!

My dog has hip dysplasia - but lives life to the full!

Author: Kirsten Häusler and Barbara Friedrich

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2013-12-17

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 1845847393

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A unique and practical guide for owners whose dogs develop this debilitating disease, and who want to know all about how best to help their loyal companion, by understanding how their vet will treat the condition, and what kind of issues they need to be aware of. Includes information on exercises, and hints on how to get your dog moving after surgery, all written in an easy-to-understand style. Discover how to motivate your dog towards recovery!


My dog has arthritis – but lives life to the full!

My dog has arthritis – but lives life to the full!

Author: Gill Carrick

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2013-12-10

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1845846990

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When dogs contract arthritis – as over a fifth do – they can’t tell you what hurts or how they’re feeling, nor can they ask for help. They just have to suffer in silence ... until now. This book gives our canine friends the voice they’ve been longing for. With expert input from vets, dog dieticians and specialists in complementary therapies, it covers a range of topics, and answers all the vital questions raised by this disease, helping owners judge when their canine companion needs help. Featuring case histories and owner insight, it’s an invaluable companion to dog owners and anyone considering getting a dog. Areas covered include: types of canine arthritis; the importance of an early diagnosis; the different kinds of treatment available; hopes for the future. This practical owner’s guide demonstrates that a diagnosis of arthritis doesn’t have to be the end of your dog’s world.


My dog has cruciate ligament injury - but lives life to the full!

My dog has cruciate ligament injury - but lives life to the full!

Author: Kirsten Häusler and Barbara Friedrich

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2013-12-19

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1845847407

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A practical guide for owners whose dogs develop this debilitating disease, and who want to know all about how best to help their dog, by understanding how their vet will treat the condition, and what kind of issues they need to be aware of. It includes information on exercise, and hints on how to get your dog moving again after surgery.


Living with an Older Dog - Gentle Dog Care

Living with an Older Dog - Gentle Dog Care

Author: David Alderton and Derek Hall

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2014-01-09

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1845845935

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How to recognise and understand the changes – both mental and physical – that occur as your dog ages; how to manage these changes successfully, and thus how to make the senior canine years more enjoyable and fulfilling for both you and your beloved companion.