ISBN: 9781119853480
Editorial: For Dummies
Autor: Chace, Teri
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 432
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscapingAs 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.Landscaping For Dummies includes: Lists of recommended plants and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings, low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardens Advice on how to deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas, bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native landscapes Instructions on installing permanent features like decks, patios, fences, and more Pointers on how to water more efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can save you timeWith a little bit of planning and some digging, trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever the mood strikes. Let Landscaping For Dummies be your guide to making the most of your outdoor space.From the Back CoverRelax and play in your own private paradiseLandscaping For Dummies gives you the know-how you need to make your outdoor space into a dream getaway. Design your yard with expert, straightforward guidance and savvy tips. Add a deck, patio, walkways, and other structures, and plant plants that will keep on growing. This new edition is updated with the latest techniques and materials, along with ideas for sustainability and useful best practices. With Dummies experts by your side, you can become the talk of the neighborhood when you create a head-turning landscape that’s beautiful, budget-friendly, and easy on the Earth.Inside… Keep your yard healthy Save water and resources Plant drought-tolerant landscapes Consider native plants Find ideas for pollinator gardens Add fences, walls, gates, and paths Mitigate wildfire dangerAbout the AuthorThe National Gardening Association is the leading garden-based educational organization in the USA. Visit http://garden.org.Teri Dunn Chace has more than 35 books in publication, including the 2016 AHS award-winner Seeing Seeds. She’s also written and edited extensively for major consumer gardening/outdoor-living publications (Horticulture, North American Gardener, Backyard Living, Birds and Blooms) and is presently the garden-and-nature columnist for the award-winning “Bottom Line Personal” newsletter.
- Idioma: Inglés
- Envío: Desde EE. UU.
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