Bibliograph

Organic gardening for dummies, by Ann Whitman, Suzanne DeJohn, the editors of the National Gardening Association

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Organic gardening for dummies, by Ann Whitman, Suzanne DeJohn, the editors of the National Gardening Association

Language

eng

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platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Organic gardening for dummies

Oclc number

316346746

Responsibility statement

by Ann Whitman, Suzanne DeJohn, the editors of the National Gardening Association

Series statement

--For dummies

Summary

From maintaining your lawn and choosing problem-free plants to growing hearty fruits and vegetables, you'll discover how to stay organic year-round

Table Of Contents

Understanding the basics of organic gardening. Basic techniques in organic gardening ; Why garden organically? ; Planning your organic landscape -- Soil and fertilizers. Digging beneath the surface : soils 101 ; Building healthy soil ; Using organic fertilizers -- Managing pests. Pest control and pesticide safety 101 ; Managing insect pests ; Battling plant diseases ; Outwitting critters -- Growing organically in your yard and garden. Weed it and reap? ; Planting how-to ; Raising organic vegetables ; Herbs for the home and garden ; Picking from the berry patch ; Fruits and nuts from your organic orchard ; Say it with flowers ; Run for the roses ; Managing landscape trees and shrubs ; Caring for your organic lawn -- The part of tens. Ten best organic gardening practices ; Ten ways to be eco-friendly

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