Pros: Lots and lots of helpful information in non-threatening form Cons: Light on plant details; lacks depth in some areas
As anyone who knows me can attest to by now, when I take on a new hobby I go a little crazy. I decided to take up gardening, and this doesn't mean that I potted a couple of plants or dug up a few square feet of yard for carrots. No, I've planted 3...
Pros: Well written. Easy to understand. Great for beginners. Cons: None.
When one thinks of “how-to” books, one inevitably thinks of the …for Dummies line. The success of this well-marketed brand name is evident when one considers the vast array of topics covered by this series. One very useful book that ...
Pros: Easy to read, in-depth index, fair price. Cons: I'll you know when I find one!
I received this book a couple years ago from a fellow black-thumb..... my mother. Along with the ability to kill a plant in just one day, I've also inherited her love of beautiful landscapes. But, after trying to create a small, perennial flower...
Pros: easy layout, color photos, answers it all Cons: you still have to get dirt under your nails :)
I bought a house on approximately 3/4 acre about a year and a half ago.
As soon as the weather warmed, I figured I'd dig up a few dead bushes, do a little weeding, plant some flowers...boy was I in for a shock. Gardening was not nearly as easy as my...
Pros: Easy to understand, specific guidelines Cons: none...Terrific Book
Recently moving from a Metropolitan area to the countryside of Georgia, I decided to grow a garden. OK...so what do I do next? "Gardening For Dummies" was the perfect answer. The book explained in simple terms; when, where, how and why to...
Pros: Great illustrations, definitions, and a lot of info Cons: Gets a little condescending at times
I grew up and still live in New Hampshire. My mom had a HUGE vegetable garden when I was a kid. She grew all sorts of stuff: tomatoes, watermelon, asparagus, turnips, potatoes, radishes, and strawberries, even sunflowers. It was great growing up with...
Pros: easy to read, clear sections, laymen terms Cons: none
My husband and I just moved to a house with our first lawn. We were so excited until we realized we knew NOTHING about the shrubs and flowers and trees in our yard. I bought the Gardening For Dummies book and it saved my life!
Pros: Easy to understand Cons: Could have more pictures and illustrations
When I moved into my first house in August 1999, I inherited a very neglected yard. In fact, it was the worst looking yard in the neighborhood. I knew that I would like to plant flowers to liven up the yard but i didn't even know how to put in a flower...
Pros: Some information on almost everything Cons: Not enough information on most things
Gardening For Dummies presents a great deal of useful information. It seems to cover all the basics of lawn and gardening. So there is information about roses, annuals, perennials, trees, grass and ground cover, window boxes, bulbs and on and on. As a...
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