Böcker av Steven A. Frowine

You're now officially out of excuses for not planting 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.

Easier than dipping your thumb in green paint Indoor plants can brighten your space, give you something to nurture, and improve your well-being. This book shows you how to take good care of your plant babies. In easy-to-understand terms, you'll learn how to make tropical plants, indoor trees, cacti, succulents, and other fascinating flora feel right at home. And, if the greener members of your household start to show signs of illness, you can turn to this guide to find out what's wrong and help them perk back up. Future plant whisperer, this book is for you. Inside... Exploring plant care fundamentals Choosing the plants for you Identifying common plants Giving your plants the required light Potting with the right soil Addressing pests & diseases Using plants for home decor

Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. This work shows you how to: select orchids that will thrive in your home; water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids; decipher complicated orchid names; get familiar with favorite orchid varieties; and, create orchid displays.