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The Long, Long Life of Trees

Fiona J Stafford · Yale University Press
Pages: 287
Format: Print book

A lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings Since the beginnings of history trees have served humankind in countless useful ways, but our relationship with trees has many dimensions beyond mere...
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Improving Your Soil: A Practical Guide to Soil Management for the Serious Home Gardener

Keith Reid · Firefly Books
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

Valuable advice from an expert in soil science. Intended for both small and medium-size gardens, Improving Your Soil reveals the steps to take to achieve the perfect soil base in which to grow plants. With directions on amending poor soil, modifying mediocre earth, aerating compacted...
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The Nonstop Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide to Smart Plant Choices and Four-Season Designs

Jennifer Benner · Timber Press
Format: Paperback

With hectic lifestyles and busy schedules, people are finding it more and more appealing to enjoy their leisure time at home rather than packing their bags in search of peaceful retreats. But how can they confidently create a garden retreat? By following Cohen and Benners trusted advice...
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Paint Box: 45 Palettes for Choosing Color, Texture and Pattern

TRICIA GUILD · Quadrille Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Renowned for her unique eye for color and her ability to mix paint, pattern and texture to fabulous effect in creating beautiful spaces, Tricia Guild has now, for the first time ever, resolved to lay bare the secrets of her working methods and spell them out simply for us to follow - not to copy...
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The Greenhouse Gardener's Manual

Roger Marshall · Timber Press
Format: Book

The ultimate guide to growing inside! A greenhouse can bring you spectacular rewards - if you know how to maximize its potential. In this easy-to-use guide, Roger Marshall covers all the basics - how to choose, heat, irrigate, and maintain your greenhouse - as well how to grow scores of popular...
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Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds 3rd Edition: Design & Build a Shed: - Complete Plans - Step-by-Step How-To

Cool Springs Press. · Cool Springs Pr
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

This exciting new 3rd edition of the bestselling title, Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds has the perfect plan for anyone who is building his or her own backyard shed.The most popular plans from previous editions are preserved, from small garage-style sheds with overhead doors,...
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The Rockefeller Family Gardens: An American Legacy

Larry Lederman · The Monacelli Press
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover

Larry Lederman takes readers on a privileged photographic tour through the Rockefeller family gardens in the Hudson Valley and Maine. The Rockefeller family is synonymous with great wealth, extraordinary philanthropy, and exceptional stewardship of unspoiled landscapes. In their private...
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The Art of Discarding: How to Get Rid of Clutter and Find Joy

Nagisa Tatsumi · Hachette Books
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

The book that inspired Marie Kondo's The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Nagisa Tatsumi's international bestseller offers a practical plan to figure out what to keep and what to discard so you can get - and stay - tidy, once and for all.Practical and inspiring, The Art of Discarding...
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Coastal Living Beach House Happy: The Joy of Living by the Water

Antonia van der Meer · Oxmoor House, 2015.
Pages: 223
Format: Print book

Beach people are not only "house proud, " but they are irrevocably "house "happy. "" With a unique attachment to their homes, coastal dwellers and their homes exude a certain warmth and beauty found nowhere else. "Beach House Happy "reveals six routes...
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Beautiful: All-American Decorating and Timeless Style

Mark D Sikes · Rizzoli
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

The first book from interior designer Mark D. Sikes is a celebration of American style today, showcasing chic and accessible ideas for every home. Modern and unfussy, Mark D. Sikes's interiors are classic takes on California indoor/outdoor living, with natural fibers and crisp coloration,...
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The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature

Tammi Hartung · Storey
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

This one-of-a-kind book shows you how to create a peaceful co-existence between your vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. By understanding and working with the surrounding environment - instead of continually fighting it - you'll reap a larger harvest...
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The Water-Saving Garden: How to Grow a Gorgeous Garden with a Lot Less Water

Pam Penick · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 233
Format: Print book

A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results.With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, conserving water is more important than ever - but that doesn't mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks....
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Junk Beautiful: Furniture ReFreshed: 30 Clever Furniture Projects to Transform Your Home

Sue Whitney · Taunton Press
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Re-using and re-inventing vintage castoffs as home furnishings take center stage in today's home decor, as these one-of-a-kind treasures create uniquely personal spaces. Best-selling author and junking maven Sue Whitney unleashes her JUNKMARKET Style on furniture and accessories that make...
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The Biggle Garden Book: Vegetables, Small Fruits and Flowers for Pleasure and Profit

Jacob Biggle · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback

When The Biggle Garden Book was first published in 1908, most people were in the habit of raising their own food and flowers. Jacob Biggle felt that a gardener's success had to do with willpower and passion rather than acreage. "The man, woman or youngster who really wants a garden,...
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Backyard Treehouses: Building Plans, Tips, and Advice

DAN WRIGHT · Lyons Press
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Expert advice on treehouse building An inspirational and informative guide to building treehousesThe author's company, Tree Top Builders, has built more than 400 treehouses worldwide.Includes plans, tips, and more than 100 color photographs Backyard Treehouses is an inspirational how-to...
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