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Annuals for Illinois
This book features over 300 annuals suitable to the Illinois climate. A must have addition to any garden library, it includes over 350 brilliant full-color photographs. You'll also find plenty of practical advice on choosing the best varieties of annuals for your garden, tips for improved growth and strategies for taking on pests and other problems …
Annuals for Michigan
Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this guide to over 443 annuals suited to the climate of this Great Lake state. Szerlag and Beck provide information on light, water and nutrient needs, as well as recommendations on how and when to start your plants. This book also includes tips on planting, growing, recommended varieti …
Annuals for Minnesota and Wisconsin
Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this guide to over 300 annuals suited to the climate of the western Great Lakes region. Engebretson and Williamson provide information on light, water and nutrient needs, as well as recommendations on how and when to start your plants. This book also includes tips on planting, growing, …
Annuals for Northern California
Discover the best annuals for Northern California with this colorful guide. Plenty of photographs accompany clear, easy-to-follow gardening advice, including tips on when to plant, growing from seed versus nursery-grown bedding plants, optimal growth conditions, problems and pests. This handy reference features almost 450 annuals best suited to the …
Annuals for Ohio
Features over 335 annuals best suited to growing conditions in Ohio. Gardeners will enjoy the more than 400 brilliant full-color photographs in the book. They'll also benefit from the down-to-earth knowledge and extensive experience of Ohio horticulturist and garden designer Debra Knapke and Alison Beck, author of almost two dozen gardening guides. …
Arizona and New Mexico Birds
Did you know that the turkey vulture has been seen by pilots soaring as high as 20,000 feet? Or that the Greater Roadrunner scoots along on two spindly legs at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour as it chases down rattlesnakes and hummingbirds for food? These and 143 other species of birds found in the U.S. Southwest are featured in this handy field …
Bear Attacks
The bear is an enduring symbol of wilderness in the United States. All three species of this magnificent carnivore--black, grizzly and polar--can break your neck with a simple swat of their massive arms and clawed paws. Nevertheless, bears are not evil or monstrous. It is your behavior that can make all the difference. Your BEST defense is to learn …
Best Garden Plants for Colorado
We've selected the best varieties of perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs for the varied growing conditions of Colorado. Gardeners can take the guesswork out of their next trip to the greenhouse or garden center with this handy guide. Each account features color photographs and useful information.