Missouri Gardener's Companion
Missouri Gardener's Companion

Author: Becky Homan

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1461746361

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Master gardener Becky Homan explains in clear, user-friendly terms the different gardening conditions in each part of Missouri, so readers can identify which of the widely varying soils, temperature zones, and precipitation levels they are dealing with. These detailed regional descriptions make this book a standout. Gardeners and horticulturists from across the Show Me State contribute hands-on advice for each region, from when to start plants from seed to when to water in drought or where to get soil samples analyzed. This is the must-have garden bible for Missouri residents.

Guide to Missouri Vegetable Gardening
Guide to Missouri Vegetable Gardening

Author: James Fizzell

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2008-02-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781591864042

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This book offers advice on everything from starting your garden from seed, to planning your garden with helpful space saving techniques. Make this guide a must-have resource for anyone interested in growing vegetables, no matter what their space requirements. Helpful charts will outline when to plant and when to harvest cool and warm season vegetables.

Missouri Gardener's Guide
Missouri Gardener's Guide

Author: Mike Miller

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2001-07-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781888608502

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Explore the exciting world of gardening in Missouri with respected horticulturist Mike Miller. The popular host of KMOX Garden Hot Line presents valuable gardening information in an easy-to-use format accompanied by full-color photographs. The author will advise you on how you can: Select bright flowers, graceful trees, fragrant shrubs, and vines that will thrive in Missouri. Use mulches, proper watering, and well-prepared soil to combat climate extremes. Add splashes of color with the use of annuals. Establish a healthy, beautiful lawn. Learn how to deal with the common pests associated with each plant. Introduce native Missouri plants into your landscape.

Month-By-Month Gardening in Kansas
Month-By-Month Gardening in Kansas

Author: Mike Miller

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2008-02-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781591863892

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Never garden alone! The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you’ll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that affect your garden the most.

Gardening Basics For Dummies
Gardening Basics For Dummies

Author: Steven A. Frowine

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-02-23

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 9781118050620

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Plant the garden of your dreams! Even if you’ve never sowed a seed nor pulled a weed, Gardening Basics For Dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise. This friendly and informative guide also covers all of the tools and additives available to make gardening easier. You’ll discover: Clear definitions and descriptions of the different types of plants Tips on choosing the type of garden you want How to create a garden plan Easy-to-follow instructions for soil preparation Advice on planting, growing and caring for annuals and perennials Step-by-step plans for organic and edible gardens Plans for butterfly and children's gardens Packed with helpful tips on controlling pests safely, managing weeds, and correcting common gardening problems, Gardening for Dummies turns your brown thumb green in a hurry.

Indiana Gardener's Guide
Indiana Gardener's Guide

Author: Jo Ellen Sharp

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2004-02-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1591860687

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Gardening is now the favorite outdoor leisure activity in America. Homeowners realize the health benefits available from gardening and the potential increase in their home's property value. Regional gardening titles offer the most useful advice because they provide credible information on the plants that perform best in specific states. Gardeners want information they can trust and use successfully in their own gardens. The Arizona Gardener's Guide is a full-color plant selection resource guide written especially for Arizona gardeners. It includes the top 175 landscape plants as recommended by one of Arizona's most respected horticultural experts.

The Midwest Native Plant Primer
The Midwest Native Plant Primer

Author: Alan Branhagen

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2020-07-21

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1604699922

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Bring your garden to life—and life to your garden! Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Midwest region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment—from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant expert Alan Branhagen makes adding these superstar plants easier than ever before, with proven advice that every home gardener can follow. This incomparable sourcebook includes 225 recommended native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. It’s everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial garden. This must-have handbook is for gardeners in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota - 2nd Edition
Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota - 2nd Edition

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Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 2011-03-28

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0760341184

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This new and updated edition of Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota combines the practicality of a field guide with all the basic information homeowners need to create an effective landscape design. The plant profiles section includes comprehensive descriptions of approximately 150 flowers, trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, grasses, and ferns that grew in Minnesota before European settlement, as well as complete information on planting, maintenance, and landscape uses for each plant. The book also includes complete information on how to garden successfully in Minnesota’s harsh climate and how to install and maintain an attractive, low-maintenance home landscape suitable for any lifestyle.