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WEEKEND GARDEN GUIDE
Roth, Susan A.
1991 44561 From Barnes & Noble A practical book filled with dozens of shortcuts and tips for busy people who want to maximize their enjoyment of yard and garden without devoting a lifetime to their care. B&W illus & color photos. From the Publisher Weekend gardening is a practical, time-saving approach to yard care for people who want their places to look great, but just don't have the luxury of spending every free moment pushing a lawn mower or holding a hose. This is a down-to-earth, up-to-date reference that readers can use to give hteir yards a well-kept, personalized look without sacrificing a lot of their spare time. Full-color photos. Publishers Weekly As more Americans take up gardening, without ample leisure to devote to it, this book is well timed. Roth, herself a weekend gardener, tells us how to create low-maintenance gardens full in scope but realistic in hours and energy required. Popular tricks for easy care are noted, such as the use of ground covers over large areas, rather than lawns or demanding perennials, but the author also takes pains to make some innovative suggestions--ways of incorporating pest-free plants, and a list of ``especially well-behaved perennials." Even budget is considered, a refreshing angle among today's often overly lavish tomes. Roth does not limit readers to only a few types of gardens but surveys a range of designs, from flowers, fruits and vegetables, to trees and shrubs, and woodland and wildflower plans. A garden gallery showcases attractive weekend gardens. Although Roth's tone is cloyingly cute, in content she's faultless. Photos not seen by PW. (Mar.) Synopsis Weekend gardening is a practical, time-saving approach to yard care for people who want their places to look great, but just don't have the luxury of spending every free moment pushing a lawn mower or holding a hose. This is a down-to-earth, up-to-date reference that readers can use to give hteir yards a well-kept, personalized look without sacrificing a lot of their spare time. Full-color photos. Publishers Weekly As more Americans take up gardening, without ample leisure to devote to it, this book is well timed. Roth, herself a weekend gardener, tells us how to create low-maintenance gardens full in scope but realistic in hours and energy required. Popular tricks for easy care are noted, such as the use of ground covers over large areas, rather than lawns or demanding perennials, but the author also takes pains to make some innovative suggestions--ways of incorporating pest-free plants, and a list of ``especially well-behaved perennials." Even budget is considered, a refreshing angle among today's often overly lavish tomes. Roth does not limit readers to only a few types of gardens but surveys a range of designs, from flowers, fruits and vegetables, to trees and shrubs, and woodland and wildflower plans. A garden gallery showcases attractive weekend gardens. Although Roth's tone is cloyingly cute, in content she's faultless. Photos not seen by PW. (Mar.) More Reviews and Recommendations Rodale Press, Incorporated 0-87857-933-8 / 9780878579334
Hardcover As New Condition Emmaus, Pa.
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22.34 USD
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