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American Eden

From Monticello to Central Park to Our Backyards: What Our Gardens Tell Us About Who We Are

by Wade Graham ...

“American Eden moves luminously through landscapes of history, literature, biography, and design theory. . . . fusing sharp-edged analysis and graceful American prose.” —Kevin Starr, author of Golden Gate: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge“Informative and absolutely engrossing.” —Ross King, author of Brunelleschi's DomeGarden designer and historian Wade Graham offers a unique vision ... Read more

$8.99 USD

“American Eden moves luminously through landscapes of history, literature, biography, and design theory. . . . fusing sharp-edged analysis and graceful American prose.” —Kevin Starr, author of Golden Gate: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge“Informative and absolutely engrossing.” —Ross King, author of Brunelleschi's DomeGarden designer and historian Wade Graham offers a unique vision
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The Organic Lawn Care Manual

A Natural, Low-Maintenance System for a Beautiful, Safe Lawn

by Paul Tukey ...

The "godfather of the natural landscape movement" ( New York Times ) offers essential advice on creating a gorgeous lawn that is free of harsh chemicals.This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to grow and maintain a thriving lawn using organic gardening methods. With expert advice on planting the best grass varieties, nourishing the soil, watering, fighting weeds, and ... Read more

$2.69 USD

The "godfather of the natural landscape movement" ( New York Times ) offers essential advice on creating a gorgeous lawn that is free of harsh chemicals.This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to grow and maintain a thriving lawn using organic gardening methods. With expert advice on planting the best grass varieties, nourishing the soil, watering, fighting weeds, and
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Lawn Gone!

Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard

by Pam Penick ...

A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner.Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the ... Read more

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A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner.Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the
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Lawn Geek

Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate Turf From the Guru of Grass

by Trey Rogers ...

Bow down to the “Sultan of Sod” (USA Today)—and achieve the lawn of your greenest dreams.Dubbed the “Lawn Geek” by USA Today, turf scientist Trey Rogers explains how to master the well-manicured look in all climates, from basic site preparation to mowing, fertilizing, irrigating, and of course, safe and effective pest management.Whether you’re faced with your first yard or are a long-time mower, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Bow down to the “Sultan of Sod” (USA Today)—and achieve the lawn of your greenest dreams.Dubbed the “Lawn Geek” by USA Today, turf scientist Trey Rogers explains how to master the well-manicured look in all climates, from basic site preparation to mowing, fertilizing, irrigating, and of course, safe and effective pest management.Whether you’re faced with your first yard or are a long-time mower,
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Do It Yourself Landscaping: Simple Fixes That Will Transform Your Yard

by Ramon Harris ...

Do It Yourself Landscaping: Simple Fixes That Will Transform Your Yard This book covers several different topics including: Chapter 1: What Is Landscaping Chapter 2: Planning For Desert Landscaping Chapter 3: A Wonderful Backyard Landscaping Idea Chapter 4: Backyard Landscaping Is About Many Different Things Chapter 5: Best Landscaping Practices Chapter 6: Easy Front Yard Landscaping Chapter 7: ... Read more

$6.27 USD

Do It Yourself Landscaping: Simple Fixes That Will Transform Your Yard This book covers several different topics including: Chapter 1: What Is Landscaping Chapter 2: Planning For Desert Landscaping Chapter 3: A Wonderful Backyard Landscaping Idea Chapter 4: Backyard Landscaping Is About Many Different Things Chapter 5: Best Landscaping Practices Chapter 6: Easy Front Yard Landscaping Chapter 7:
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Weeds

In Defense of Nature's Most Unloved Plants

by Richard Mabey ...

"[A] witty and beguiling meditation on weeds and their wily ways….You will never look at a weed, or flourish a garden fork, in the same way again."—Richard Holmes, author of The Age of Wonder"In this fascinating, richly detailed book, Richard Mabey gives weeds their full due."—Carl Zimmer, author of EvolutionRichard Mabey, Great Britain's Britain's "greatest living nature writer" ( London Times), ... Read more

$12.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"[A] witty and beguiling meditation on weeds and their wily ways….You will never look at a weed, or flourish a garden fork, in the same way again."—Richard Holmes, author of The Age of Wonder"In this fascinating, richly detailed book, Richard Mabey gives weeds their full due."—Carl Zimmer, author of EvolutionRichard Mabey, Great Britain's Britain's "greatest living nature writer" ( London Times),
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Clever Gardening Tips For Busy People

by Richard Lincton ...

This book is designed to be a quick and handy reference point , a mini-helper for all those odd gardening jobs. We all lead busy lives and the garden areas of our home are often the first thing that gets neglected. You don’t have to spend countless hours tending to every new green shoot, when just a few sensible steps can make an amazing impact on any tired garden.Based upon personal experience, ... Read more

$1.23 USD

This book is designed to be a quick and handy reference point , a mini-helper for all those odd gardening jobs. We all lead busy lives and the garden areas of our home are often the first thing that gets neglected. You don’t have to spend countless hours tending to every new green shoot, when just a few sensible steps can make an amazing impact on any tired garden.Based upon personal experience,
... Read more
Low Maintenance Lawn Care for Beginners: Beautiful Lawn with Half the Work

by Hadley Johnston ...

Transform Your Lawn into a Beautiful, Low-Work Outdoor SpaceTired of spending every weekend mowing, watering, and weeding? Maintaining a picture-perfect lawn doesn't have to be a full-time job. With the right strategies, you can enjoy a lush, green yard that looks amazing—without exhausting yourself or your budget.Low Maintenance Lawn Care for Beginners is your complete, step-by-step guide to ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform Your Lawn into a Beautiful, Low-Work Outdoor SpaceTired of spending every weekend mowing, watering, and weeding? Maintaining a picture-perfect lawn doesn't have to be a full-time job. With the right strategies, you can enjoy a lush, green yard that looks amazing—without exhausting yourself or your budget.Low Maintenance Lawn Care for Beginners is your complete, step-by-step guide to
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The Money Growing At Home

by Russel Ison ...

Being Asian born and to be more direct, a Filipino from the country of the Philippines, selling from our homes is nothing out of the ordinary including selling the plants we grow at home. But in America where some of my relatives and contacts are located, it's an entirely new environment. While not illegal in America, Americans who want to sell their homegrown plants face real legal obstacles not ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Being Asian born and to be more direct, a Filipino from the country of the Philippines, selling from our homes is nothing out of the ordinary including selling the plants we grow at home. But in America where some of my relatives and contacts are located, it's an entirely new environment. While not illegal in America, Americans who want to sell their homegrown plants face real legal obstacles not
... Read more
Grass and Grassland

by Ian Moore ...

Series Book 48 - Collins New Naturalist Library
The use of natural and seeded grass pastures for the feeding of livestock and other unfamiliar uses for the ubiquitous grass family are described in this succinct and beautifully illustrated work.The New Naturalist series has already covered many facets of the interrelationship between man and nature, but the grass family is probably the most important man in the whole plant kingdom – just how ... Read more

$6.99 USD

The use of natural and seeded grass pastures for the feeding of livestock and other unfamiliar uses for the ubiquitous grass family are described in this succinct and beautifully illustrated work.The New Naturalist series has already covered many facets of the interrelationship between man and nature, but the grass family is probably the most important man in the whole plant kingdom – just how
... Read more
St Andrews - The Greenkeeper's Tale

Looking after the most famous golf course in the world

by Gordon Moir ...

Gordon Moir, the author, is the former Director of Greenkeeping of St Andrews Links, and tells the inside story of managing the Home of Golf. Moir shares the story of the day-to-day workings on the huge complex, noting the highs and lows, challenges, and ultimately the rewards of being in charge.In this frank and honest memoir, he touches on his biggest and recurring challenge, which was preparing ... Read more

$8.09 USD

Gordon Moir, the author, is the former Director of Greenkeeping of St Andrews Links, and tells the inside story of managing the Home of Golf. Moir shares the story of the day-to-day workings on the huge complex, noting the highs and lows, challenges, and ultimately the rewards of being in charge.In this frank and honest memoir, he touches on his biggest and recurring challenge, which was preparing
... Read more
Mowing the Grass

by Randall M. Rueff ...

Mowing the Grass Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 6-17-2020 A.D. ... Read more

$2.32 USD

Mowing the Grass Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 6-17-2020 A.D.
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El césped ornamental

by Angelo Vavassori ...

El césped ornamental cumple una importante función decorativa y estética en los jardines y en los paisajes en general. Pero está considerado, a menudo, como un espacio «neutro» para otras plantas y flores, y no se aprecia realmente todo lo que puede ofrecer. Dedicada a quien ama las verdes extensiones de césped, esta obra le mostrará las características de las especies cespitosas más adecuadas y ... Read more

$7.82 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

El césped ornamental cumple una importante función decorativa y estética en los jardines y en los paisajes en general. Pero está considerado, a menudo, como un espacio «neutro» para otras plantas y flores, y no se aprecia realmente todo lo que puede ofrecer. Dedicada a quien ama las verdes extensiones de césped, esta obra le mostrará las características de las especies cespitosas más adecuadas y
... Read more
Le b.a.-ba du gazon

by Markus Grünbaum ...

« Le b.a.-ba du gazon » est un manuel complet et pratique destiné à tous ceux qui souhaitent créer et entretenir un gazon dense, sain et esthétique. Il s’adresse aussi bien aux débutants qu’aux utilisateurs expérimentés.L’ouvrage met l’accent sur les éléments essentiels à la réussite, notamment le choix des variétés de gazon, la préparation du sol et les méthodes d’implantation. Il couvre ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

« Le b.a.-ba du gazon » est un manuel complet et pratique destiné à tous ceux qui souhaitent créer et entretenir un gazon dense, sain et esthétique. Il s’adresse aussi bien aux débutants qu’aux utilisateurs expérimentés.L’ouvrage met l’accent sur les éléments essentiels à la réussite, notamment le choix des variétés de gazon, la préparation du sol et les méthodes d’implantation. Il couvre
... Read more
The Making and Management of Lawns and Sports Grounds

by R. B. Dawson ...

This guide will appeal to the lawn lover and groundsman alike. It is illustrated with black and white photographs. Contents Include: Introduction; Turf Grasses; Preparation of the Soil before Seeding or Sodding; Sowing down a Lawn; Preparing a Lawn from Sods; The Maintenance of Lawns; Turf for Bowls, Golf and other Sports; Developments in Tools and Machines. This book contains classic material ... Read more

$6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This guide will appeal to the lawn lover and groundsman alike. It is illustrated with black and white photographs. Contents Include: Introduction; Turf Grasses; Preparation of the Soil before Seeding or Sodding; Sowing down a Lawn; Preparing a Lawn from Sods; The Maintenance of Lawns; Turf for Bowls, Golf and other Sports; Developments in Tools and Machines. This book contains classic material
... Read more
The Green City Guide

by Tommy Rutgersson ...

In a world where urban life often feels unsustainable, "The Green City Guide: Sustainable Living Made Simple for Urbanites" emerges as your essential handbook to reclaiming your environment and your lifestyle. This compelling guide is a masterclass in transforming the chaotic concrete jungle into a thriving green oasis.Designed for city dwellers who yearn for a greener existence, this book ... Read more

$15.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a world where urban life often feels unsustainable, "The Green City Guide: Sustainable Living Made Simple for Urbanites" emerges as your essential handbook to reclaiming your environment and your lifestyle. This compelling guide is a masterclass in transforming the chaotic concrete jungle into a thriving green oasis.Designed for city dwellers who yearn for a greener existence, this book
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Manuale completo di giardinaggio

by Dario Giacomi ...

Scopo di questo libro è quello di dare la gioia e la soddisfazione a chiunque possieda un pezzo di terra, anche piccolo, di progettarsi il proprio giardino. Un bel giardino non nasce per caso; è l'insieme armonico di tanti elementi: dalle siepi, il prato macchie di alberi e arbusti, a cancelli, recinzioni, strade di accesso, muri e scale. Creare un giardino vuol dire mettere insieme tutto ciò in ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Scopo di questo libro è quello di dare la gioia e la soddisfazione a chiunque possieda un pezzo di terra, anche piccolo, di progettarsi il proprio giardino. Un bel giardino non nasce per caso; è l'insieme armonico di tanti elementi: dalle siepi, il prato macchie di alberi e arbusti, a cancelli, recinzioni, strade di accesso, muri e scale. Creare un giardino vuol dire mettere insieme tutto ciò in
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Master Your Lawn: The Essential Lawn Care Guide For Beginners

by Guy LaForge ...

This book covers several topics including: - Starting from Scratch - Grass Varieties - Planting the Seeds - Watering - Fertilizing and so much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device. ... Read more

$6.27 USD

This book covers several topics including: - Starting from Scratch - Grass Varieties - Planting the Seeds - Watering - Fertilizing and so much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.
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The Spirit of Stone

101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden

by Jan Johnsen ...

In The Spirit of Stone, award-winning designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed, authoritative guide to creative and practical uses for stone in the landscape: steps, paths, garden walls, dry streams, benches, rock gardens, driveways and more. The Spirit of Stone is an essential idea book and how-to for designers, stonemasons, builders, homeowners and DIYers. ... Read more

$7.82 USD

In The Spirit of Stone, award-winning designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed, authoritative guide to creative and practical uses for stone in the landscape: steps, paths, garden walls, dry streams, benches, rock gardens, driveways and more. The Spirit of Stone is an essential idea book and how-to for designers, stonemasons, builders, homeowners and DIYers.
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Turfgrass Management

by Alfred J. Turgeon Ph.D., John E. Kaminski Ph.D. ...

Turfgrass Management has been designed as a basic text for beginning students of turfgrass science and management.In covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions between and among system components, and principles of turfgrass management, it attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of cultural interventions for achieving specific objectives. ... Read more

$38.87 USD

Turfgrass Management has been designed as a basic text for beginning students of turfgrass science and management.In covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions between and among system components, and principles of turfgrass management, it attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of cultural interventions for achieving specific objectives.
... Read more
Home Gardening for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Your First Garden.

by sunny ...

Discover the ultimate home gardening for beginners guide and learn how to grow your first garden step by step. From choosing the right tools and preparing healthy soil to selecting easy plants, watering techniques, and avoiding common mistakes, this comprehensive guide makes gardening simple and enjoyable. Whether you want to grow fresh vegetables, herbs, or flowers, this beginner-friendly ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the ultimate home gardening for beginners guide and learn how to grow your first garden step by step. From choosing the right tools and preparing healthy soil to selecting easy plants, watering techniques, and avoiding common mistakes, this comprehensive guide makes gardening simple and enjoyable. Whether you want to grow fresh vegetables, herbs, or flowers, this beginner-friendly
... Read more
Lawn Care Mastery

by Chad Reid ...

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Growing a Greener, Healthier Lawn—Season After SeasonTransform your lawn into a lush, vibrant paradise—without hiring expensive professionals or wasting time on guesswork. Lawn Care Mastery is your all-in-one guide to creating and maintaining a picture-perfect yard, whether you're dealing with weeds, patchy grass, or just starting from scratch.Perfect for beginners ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Growing a Greener, Healthier Lawn—Season After SeasonTransform your lawn into a lush, vibrant paradise—without hiring expensive professionals or wasting time on guesswork. Lawn Care Mastery is your all-in-one guide to creating and maintaining a picture-perfect yard, whether you're dealing with weeds, patchy grass, or just starting from scratch.Perfect for beginners
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The Complete Guide to Organic Lawn Care: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply

by Sandy Baker ...

Your lawn is a representative of you and your home it shows your neighbors and visitors how much time and effort you are willing to put into keeping your home looking good. Organic lawn care is becoming much more prevalent for many home owners, but knowing how to effectively plant and grow a lawn, keep weeds away and kill bugs without using chemicals and unnatural law products can be complicated ... Read more

$11.51 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Your lawn is a representative of you and your home it shows your neighbors and visitors how much time and effort you are willing to put into keeping your home looking good. Organic lawn care is becoming much more prevalent for many home owners, but knowing how to effectively plant and grow a lawn, keep weeds away and kill bugs without using chemicals and unnatural law products can be complicated
... Read more
Grass Isn't Greener

The Everyday Conservationist's Guide to Bringing Nature to Your Yard

by Danae Wolfe ...

Built around easy-to-digest tips for improving sustainability, this fun, action-oriented guide will help everyone turn their home garden into an earth-friendly habitat.Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn’t Greener demonstrates how small changes in your yard or garden can create lasting impact for the planet: from leaving your leaves to selecting eco ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Built around easy-to-digest tips for improving sustainability, this fun, action-oriented guide will help everyone turn their home garden into an earth-friendly habitat.Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn’t Greener demonstrates how small changes in your yard or garden can create lasting impact for the planet: from leaving your leaves to selecting eco
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