{"product_id":"urban-gardening-for-dummies-isbn-9781118340356","title":"Urban Gardening For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe easy way to succeed at urban gardening\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA townhouse yard, a balcony, a fire escape, a south-facing window—even a basement apartment can all be suitable locations to grow enough food to save a considerable amount of money and enjoy the freshest, healthiest produce possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUrban Gardening For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you make the most of limited space through the use of proven small-space gardening techniques that allow gardeners to maximize yield while minimizing space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers square-foot gardening and vertical and layered gardening\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes guidance on working with container gardening, succession gardening, and companion gardening\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers guidance on pest management, irrigation and rain barrels, and small-space composting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in starting an urban garden that makes maximum use of minimal space, \u003ci\u003eUrban Gardening For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Urban Gardening 101 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Gardening Basics 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Places and Ways to Garden 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Growing Plants in the City 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Growing to Perfection 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Urban Gardening 101 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Gardening in the City 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Basics of Soil Prep 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Many Places to Garden the City 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing All Kinds of Plants in The City 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrees and shrubs 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdibles 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnual flowers 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerennial flowers and roses 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLawns and groundcovers 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Down and Dirty of Growing 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeeding and mulching 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePest patrol 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Reaping the Benefi ts of Urban Gardening 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Local Produce from Urban Food Gardens 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at places to grow food 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out urban food gardening projects 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Healthy Cities 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing pollution 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking cities more livable 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving the neighborhood 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Urban Microclimate 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sunny City: Working with the Sun and Warmer Urban Temperatures 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking advantage of seasonal solar angles 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with solar glare 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing the Heat Island Effect 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Windy City: Working with Seasonal Urban Wind Patterns 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Macroclimate and Microclimate Conditions into Account in Your Garden 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your hardiness zone 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering your own microclimatic conditions 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Gardening Basics 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Getting to Know Your Soil 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Your Type of Soil 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the different soil types 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out what you have 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Your Soil’s Drainage 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming a percolation test 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the metal rod test 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Your Soil’s pH Level 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out What Lies Beneath the Soil 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing a little digging (literally and fi guratively) 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting yourself from soil contaminants 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Feeding and Fertilizing Your Soil 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganics 101: Plant Matter 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Little Something Extra to Build Soil Fertility: Animal Manure 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Compost and Growing Soil 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposting safely in the city 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a container 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your pile 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting common composting problems 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposting with worms 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Your Plants and Soil a Boost with Fertilizers 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know the “big three” in commercial fertilizers 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWet versus dry fertilizers 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying a side dressing of fertilizer 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Getting Your Hands Dirty: Planting How-To 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting Annual Flowers and Veggies 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with a raised bed 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether to buy seeds or transplants 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a seed-starting schedule based on frost dates 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing your own seedlings 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking out transplants 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting your annual or vegetable garden 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting Trees and Shrubs 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying a tree or shrub 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging the hole and planting 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your trees and shrubs off to a good start 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting Perennial Flowers, Bulbs, and Roses 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying and planting perennial flowers 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying and planting bulbs 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying and planting roses 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Places and Ways to Garden 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Creating an Outdoor Room 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Your Outdoor Space 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFencing In Your Space 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Outdoor Room 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Your Garden Entrance 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling moon gates for a Zen-like feel 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing off your space with garden arbors 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpting for other types of entry features 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Uses for Your Outdoor Room 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Focal Element 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a unique plant 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating serenity with a water feature 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with a man-made feature 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Recycled Materials into Chic and Useful Garden Art 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing yard sale items 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepurposing materials (Reusing junk) 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Interactive Garden Art 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA garden sundial 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusic in the garden 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Containing Your Gardening 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Container Options 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCool commercial containers 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHanging, balancing, and other interesting containers 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBathtubs, birdcages, bicycles, and more 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Soil for Your Container 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting a Container 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping your pots 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting your containers properly 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJazzing Up Your Containers 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing containers for visual interest 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoordinating colors 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCool container combos 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Care of Your Container Plants 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining your containers 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving containers 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: A Garden with a View: The Rooftop Garden 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out the Rooftop Gardening Basics 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy grow up? Reviewing reasons for planting on the roof 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s your type? Choosing a green roof or roof garden 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much is enough? Looking at your limits 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s next? Getting started and developing a plan 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning a Rooftop Garden or Green Roof 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructural considerations: Making sure your roof won’t cave in 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging rainwater 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding what to grow 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning electrical service and lighting 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransporting materials 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying In Bounds with a Rooftop Container Garden 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Going Vertical in Your Garden 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Benefits of Growing Vertical 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing the Challenges of Growing Vertical 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRethinking Your Space: Up, Down, and All Around 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Plants to Grow Up 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVertical structures: Providing a place to climb 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing vertical veggies and fruits 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Containers a Lift 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the special considerations for vertical container gardening 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing vertical containers 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Apartment Gardens 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalcony Gardens 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing containers on your balcony 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a picture frame garden 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing flowerbox planters 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndoor Gardening 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an indoor herb garden 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing under lights indoors 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing indoor plant care and watering 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Community Gardening and Urban Farming 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Gardening 101 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA brief history of community gardening 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow community gardening works 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting a Community Gardening Program 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a site 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping your site 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing the garden 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the garden 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrban Farming = Urban Renewal 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits of gardening together 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding down zoning 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing Locally 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling produce at farmers’ markets 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in farm-to-school initiatives 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling to local restaurants 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHosting harvest festivals 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating community gatherings and celebrations 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing a Garden 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGardening with roommates 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteering for others 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring out as an urban farmer 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting a row for the hungry 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing from Pavement to Parks 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReclaiming urban green space 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating urban parklets 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Growing Plants in the City 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: City Setting, Country Food 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Veggie Garden Plan 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a site for your vegetable garden 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up your garden: How big is big? 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying it all out 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Veggies Happy 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeeding, mulching, and watering 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising the Top City Vegetables 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeafy greens 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tomato family: Eggplants, peppers, and other relatives 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMelons, squash, and other vining vegetables 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoot vegetables 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeas and beans 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCabbage, broccoli, and more 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasy herbs 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtending the Season 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccession planting: Lettuce forever! 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntercropping: The space between 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting plants in cool weather 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: The Annual Flowering of the City 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Annuals 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSiting Your Annual Flower Garden 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out whether your garden can\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003esupport sun- or shade-loving annuals 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping and planting 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering color 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking about texture and fragrance 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing flowers for cutting 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing Annuals in Containers 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Annual Flowers for All Seasons and Soils 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCool spring and fall flowers 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummer flowers 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlowers for every soil 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Your Annuals to Keep a Continuous Flower Show 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeeding 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFertilizing 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeadheading 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePruning 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping them up 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Succession Planting to Maintain Your Annual Flowers 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Perennial Flowers, Roses, and Bulbs in the City 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know Perennials, Roses, and Bulbs 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Permanent Planting Spot 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering sun, soil, and exposure 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with containers 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Perennials Fit for City Living 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSun-loving perennial fl owers 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShade-loving perennial fl owers 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing and Maintaining Perennial Flowers 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral care and maintenance 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a little extra support 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivide and multiply 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying La Vie en Rose 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the best city roses 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing and caring for roses 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLighting Up Your Garden with Bulbs 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a spot for bulbs 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the best spring flowering bulbs for the city 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the best summer flowering bulbs for the city 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for bulbs 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Growing a Tree in Brooklyn 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting City-Friendly Trees 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe best deciduous trees 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvergreen tree options 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing Some Shrubbery 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at ways to use shrubs in your yard 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering some great city shrubs 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Trees and Shrubs Fit 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering and fertilizing 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePruning 101 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing City Fruits 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the best fruit trees for the city 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping those tree fruits growing 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Berry Bushes in the City 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the best city berries 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying berry healthy 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Lawns and Ground Covers 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the Right Grass 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCool-season grasses 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarm-season grasses 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeed versus sod 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Caring for Your Lawn 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at city mowers 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMowing correctly 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining your lawn 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatching up paradise 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGround Cover Alternatives 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLawns versus ground covers 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCityside ground covers 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting and caring for your cover 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Growing to Perfection 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Weeding and Mulching Your Plants 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinning the War on Weeds 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying weeds and knowing why you should care 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping weeds before they’re a problem 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling weeds once they’re large 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulching 101 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of mulch 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulching correctly 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Watering Your Garden 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConserving Water 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how much you need to water 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing less water 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvesting Water 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a rain barrel 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing gray water 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a rain garden 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivering Water to Your Plants 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoses and cans 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering wands 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrigger nozzles 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoaker hoses 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrip irrigation 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSprinklers 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA few other watering methods to try 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Controlling Urban Garden Pests 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Good Guys 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing in beneficial insects 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttracting birds to your yard 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging bees to stick around 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Proactive to Control the Bad Guys 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning your garden to prevent problems 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether you really have a problem 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Insect Pests in Your Garden 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow your bug 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging your pests without sprays 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing safe sprays 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting and Treating Diseases 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing whether you’re really dealing with a disease 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing damage in the first place 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing aware of some common diseases 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the safest sprays for diseases 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritters in the Bean Patch 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying animal damage 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out which common city animals to watch for 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Tools for Urban Gardeners 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Kid-Friendly Ways to Garden in the City 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Tips to Manage a Sustainable Urban Garden 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 331\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Simon\u003c\/b\u003e is a nationally recognized landscape architect, public artist, horticulturist, master gardener, and urban designer.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlie Nardozzi\u003c\/b\u003e is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, and radio and television personality.  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