{"product_id":"landscaping-for-dummies-isbn-9781119853480","title":"Landscaping For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eCreate an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscaping\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs 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, \u003ci\u003eLandscaping For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLandscaping For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLists of recommended plants and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings, low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on how to deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas, bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstructions on installing permanent features like decks, patios, fences, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePointers on how to water more efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can save you time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a little bit of planning and some digging, trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever the mood strikes. Let \u003ci\u003eLandscaping For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e be your guide to making the most of your outdoor space. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Landscaping 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Designing Your Landscape: The Birth of Your Design 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with Dreams — Create Your Wish List 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering good ideas 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing within the Lines: Living with Practical Issues 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sure you know where your property lines are 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerifying whether you need permits 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering children and pets’ safety 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing water issues 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesignating storage areas 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite Analysis — Understanding What You Have 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing your site analysis 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how much of your yard you can use 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking through the space 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on privacy 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when you’ll use your landscape 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning a Low-Maintenance Landscape 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Thinking like a Designer 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving Unity, Blessed Unity, in Your Landscaping Design 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Repetition in Your Design 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying with Color 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Some Rhythm 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Décor to Your Design: How Many Pink Flamingos Are Enough? 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying Attention to Hardscape 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an Eye on the Details 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Goldilocks Theory: Choosing Plants That Fit 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayering Plants to Add Interest 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Forming a Working Plan: Getting Serious about Your Design 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What’s Already There — Making a Base Map 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring you have the supplies to draw 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing your own base map 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverlaying Your Ideas 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Ideas on the Ground 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig deals: Designating space for large elements 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling in the rest 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Final Plan 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Shopping List 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: List plants and determine their cost 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: List and calculate the supplies 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Get hardscape estimates 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Make an itemized checklist 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Consider tools you may need to buy 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6: Take a breath 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting your project into bite-sized pieces 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking action before you break ground 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your property 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing It Yourself or Calling in the Big Guns 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Building Hardscape into Your Yard 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Taming Your Site 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Construction Basics 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at site challenges 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRamping up — a checklist 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding wood and its alternatives 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying tools and supplies 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping safety front and center 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrading Your Property 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying Out Straight Lines and Shapes 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStringing lines — The hub and tack method 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStringing out the rest of a shape 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Slopes 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding challenges unique to installing retaining walls 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning a retaining wall 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a retaining wall 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Dealing with Water 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRouting Water and Improving Drainage 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on surface drainage 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling subsurface drainage 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning water to the land — rain gardens 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Different Options of Watering Systems 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering cans 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRain barrels 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoses of all kinds 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrrigation systems 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: All Things Fences, Walls, and Gates 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFabricating Fences 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to consider before beginning 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing fence materials 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a basic fence 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Walls 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a stacked stone wall 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a mortared stone wall 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a brick wall 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a concrete block wall 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing for Gates 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Creating Paths and Walkways 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering design and use 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on materials and dimensions 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Paths 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a gravel or crushed stone path 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a walkway with bricks or pavers 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a concrete walk 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a flagstone path 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping in Style 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating step dimensions 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning your steps 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding steps 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a ramp 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Constructing Decks 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding a Deck’s Components 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with Building a Deck 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a good deck plan 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing decking material 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Site Ready 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to attach the ledger board 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the ledger board 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping footings and piers 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting footings and piers 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling posts and beams 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the joists 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying decking boards 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding deck stairs 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding deck railings 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing Your Deck 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSides and undersides 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtective finishes 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Building Patios 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Materials 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing factors to evaluate 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering your choices 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating how much material you’ll need 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Base 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the Surface 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling brick, pavers, or flagstones 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a concrete slab patio 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Enhancing Your Landscape 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Raised Bed to Your Landscape 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the details 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the raised bed 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Built-in Bench 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn elegant, low bench 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMasonry benches 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding (or Buying) a Planter 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with a wooden planter 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with a masonry planter 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Hot Ideas 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a chimenea or fire pit 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling an outdoor brick or stone oven 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning a cooking center 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Lighting 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIlluminating your landscape 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating decorative lighting 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Wooden Support Structures 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing up: Trellises 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting arbors in their place 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a pergola or overhead 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing a Shed 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorage sheds 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe sheds 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotting sheds 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePondering Water Features 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Planting o’ the Green 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Barking Up the Right Tree 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Perfect Tree 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering important details before making the purchase 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a healthy tree at the nursery 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the case for native trees 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Some Favorite Trees 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming our shade tree faves 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing our favorite flowering trees 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTagging top trees for small spaces 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting some fruit trees 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at evergreen trees 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of these trees 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemystifying Tree Planting 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for trees — pro tips 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting a tree in five easy steps 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Bulking Up with Shrubs and Vines 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out about Shrubs 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at design considerations 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the case for native shrubs 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Some Favorite Shrubs 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Characteristics 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColorful shrubs 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrought-tolerant shrubs 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvergreen shrubs 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFruiting shrubs 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping: Finding High-Quality Shrubs 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting Shrubs and Hedges 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting new shrubs into the ground 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetting on hedges 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Vines in Your Landscape 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a vine with a spot in mind 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a vine with a purpose in mind 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting some fine vines 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering some annual vines 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for Vines 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting Vines 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding sturdy support 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePruning and training your vines 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Adding Color and Texture This Season with Annuals 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What An Annual Is 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCool dudes 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen it’s hot, they’re hot 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Options When Buying and Planting Annuals 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransplanting your annual seedlings 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating splashy flowerbeds 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoodscaping: Vegetables are the new annuals 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Striving For Long-Lasting Beauty with Perennials and Bulbs 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Perennial Border 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing Perennials by Season 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpring bloomers 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummer stars 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutumn stalwarts 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe best long-bloomers 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing native perennials 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering ornamental grasses 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping For Perennials 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying locally 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurchasing through a mail-order supplier 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting and Pampering Your Perennials 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking Beauty into Bulbs 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Some Great Bulbs 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying and Taking Care of Your Bulbs 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting bulbs 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving your bulbs some TLC 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFertilizing bulbs 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Including Succulents and Containers for More Color and Texture 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding Super Succulents 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyeing the many plusses that make succulents so easy to love 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering favorite low-growing succulents 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating fun and fabulous vignettes 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying in containers 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping and planting tips 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for succulents 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the Containerized Landscape 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into the joys of container gardening 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking pots 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotting plants in containers 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with thrillers, fillers, and spillers 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for potted plants 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Covering Lots of Ground 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Fresh Start: Clearing the Way 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling Groundcovers to the Rescue 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop groundcover choices for sun 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop groundcover choices for shade 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop groundcover choices for slopes 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop groundcover choices for wet areas 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop choices between paving stones 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShrubby plants to cover the ground 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting groundcovers 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering How Much Lawn You Need 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing what having a lawn means 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a lower-maintenance, lower-impact lawn 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting In a New Lawn 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing grass types 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeding your lawn 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling sod 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering efficiently 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuffering the borders 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Outside Factors You Can and Can’t Control 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Maintaining Your Landscape 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBettering Your Soil 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating living soil 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting your soil to the test 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting soil pH 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating amendments 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGardening with no-till methods 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposting 101: Making Black Gold 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Locate a suitable spot 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Get a bin 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Set up your compost pile 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Start making deposits 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Layer 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6: Stir it up 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 7: Harvest from below 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding Your Plants — Which Type of Fertilizer to Use? 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out what they need 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out the finer points of fertilizer 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding which choice is best: Going natural 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Your Plants a Trim — Pruning 101 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Your Landscape 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving rather than replacing a plant 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when take out a plant 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking out a plant 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling in a professional 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Dealing with Critters, Weeds, and Other Common Problems 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Natural Pest Control 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid using pesticides 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow thy enemy 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe aware of the enemies of your enemy 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombat with care 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with Small Rodents 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Doe, a Deer 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing plants to deter deer 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying home remedies 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering anti-deer products 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFencing them out 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrappling with Weeds 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the biggest mistake 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatrolling, inspecting, and suspecting 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering alternatives to spraying — Try natural weed control 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering other ways to fight weeds 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Disease Problems 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing common diseases 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking care of sick plants 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Coping with Mother Nature and Weather 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeeking at Zone Maps 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving Hot Summers 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving Cold Winters 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing winter hardiness for plants 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying and mitigating winter plant injuries 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing proactive with other winter-protection tactics 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGardening in a Warmer World 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirescaping 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipating and recovering from flooding 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for new plant choices and challenges 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Time to Add Flair to Your Landscape 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Contemplating Plans for Special Situations 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting for Privacy 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciduous plants for screening 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvergreen plants for screening 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Low-Water Garden 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrees that require less water 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShrubby plants that require less water 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrought-tolerant flowers 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready for a Dip — around a Pool 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning a Hillside Rock Garden 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall trees for a rock garden 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDwarf shrubs for a rock garden 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall perennials for a rock garden 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Shade When Gardening 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShade-loving plants 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Considering Theme Landscapes 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttracting and Nurturing Wild Creatures 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a Garden Space for Kids 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting in a Kitchen Garden 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating an Herb Garden 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a Meadow Garden 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposing a Cottage Garden 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Meditation Area with a Retreat Garden 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking an Enchanting Evening Garden 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 377\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Make Your Surroundings Unique 379\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork on Your Front Yard 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflect the Architecture of Your Home 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo Native 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoordinate with Neighbors 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign a Secret Garden 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring the Inside Out 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave Fun with Accessories 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePick a Color Theme and Go For It! 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMix Ornamentals and Edibles 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd the Element of Sound 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Tens Ways to a Greener Landscape 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant Trees for Shade 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompost 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWean from Garden Pesticides and Herbicides 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Solar Lighting 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConserve Water 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch Plant Choices to Climate and Soil 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelcome\/Tolerate Wildlife 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReduce or Eliminate Your Lawn 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Tools That Don’t Require Fossil Fuel 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay Away from Sphagnum Moss 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Landscaping Resources 391\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading for Ideas and Knowledge 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Specific Help 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Learning Opportunities 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClasses, lectures, presentations 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to school for landscaping 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlogs, podcasts, websites 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Other Gardens and Landscapes 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGarden tours, near and far 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlower and garden shows 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: English-Metric Conversion Tables 397\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 399\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe National Gardening Association \u003c\/b\u003eis the leading garden-based educational organization in the USA. 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