Roll Up Your Sleeves and Build a Better Garden! Loaded with complete plans and easy-to-follow construction tips, Garden DIY offers a creative mix of both practical and decorative projects for gardening enthusiasts. Brother and sister writing team Samantha and Daniel Johnson present 20 essential projects for aspiring horticulturalists. From trellises, garden beds, cold frames, and compost bins to bird baths, sundials, and a hummingbird feeder, clear step-by-step color photographs guide the reader through each hands-on project. An introduction to the DIY mindset explains the positive benefits and satisfaction of building things yourself, and provides an overview of the basic tools and skills needed to complete each task. Inside Garden DIY · 20 step-by-step, do-it-yourself projects for creating the garden of your dreams. · Includes both utilitarian and decorative projects. · Build practical items like trellises, garden beds, cold frames, compost bins, and walkways. · Make fun items like bird baths, sundials, benches, and a hummingbird feeder. · Easy-to-complete projects all feature inexpensive materials and basic techniques.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 200 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 31-01-2020

Add a decorative, organic presence to even the smallest room with beautiful terrariums! 33 step-by-step projects for creating gorgeous terrariums in the smallest of spaces including apartments, tiny homes, and small rooms Over 300 photos, illustrations, and step-by-step details for each project Everything you need to know to bring your own mini landscape to life with cacti, succulents, tropical plants, mosses, air plants and more Troubleshooting tips include how to identify symptoms of illness and control unwanted pests Plant care techniques and tips for maintaining a healthy and beautiful terrarium Do you yearn to enjoy green growing things but lack the space for a big garden? If you have any room at all you can create a beautiful terrarium! With Creative Terrariums, craft blogger Enid G. Svymbersky presents 33 cutting-edge, contemporary designs that will add a decorative organic presence to even the smallest room. Each imaginative project features inexpensive materials, common plants, and step-by-step building instructions. Inside, you'll learn step-by-step how to build and maintain unique mini-gardens full of lush, oxygen-boosting plants. The mini terrarium projects include memo boards, jars, fishbowls, dream catchers, and more that will fit on small tables, bookshelves, and window sills, hang on the wall, or can be displayed in any other tight places in the home. Expert advice for terrarium maintenance is also included, making this book your indispensable reference guide to the satisfying, sustainable hobby of DIY terrariums!

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Pages: 160

Dimensions: 175 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 24-05-2019

The essential repair and maintenance guide for everyone who rents—not owns—their home! Practical instruction for apartment and house renters to ensure you don't risk your safety deposit Perform common repairs and install upgrades that are economical, safe, and in line with your rental agreement Maintenance issues are addressed, from squeaky doors and wet basements to plumbing, heating, and electrical repair Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and color photos guide you through the repairs Tips for upgrade removal for when it's time to leave your rental behind and move on This book is designed to help apartment and house renters perform common repairs and upgrades that are economical, safe, and do not conflict with tenant/landlord agreements. Author Charles Byers, an experienced vocational school educator, shows how to address all the normal maintenance issues that every home will encounter, from squeaky doors or floors, wet basements, and replacing light switches to installing ceiling fans and plumbing, heating, and electrical repairs. Mr. Byers guides you to complete each project as inexpensively and perfectly as possible, using readily available materials from the local home center. He even includes tips on taking down and removing upgrades when it's time to leave the rental unit, so you can get your security deposit back in full! DIY for Renters: Don't Call the Landlord will make the perfect, practical housewarming gift for any young person moving out on their own for the first time. Packed with step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and color photos, this book teaches basic repair skills that any potential future homeowner will use for the rest of their lives!

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Pages: 176

Dimensions: 204 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 28-02-2020

Find more space without moving or investing in an expensive addition! Over 50 step-by-step procedures for the DIY construction process More than 580 photographs and illustrations to inform and inspire you Learn to plan, design, and remodel unused areas in your home to maximize living space Easy-to-follow techniques to help you make the conversion yourself Found space... that's what this book is all about! Learn how to maximize the usable but unfinished areas in your house as new living space for your growing family. No need for an expensive addition or going through the trouble of moving to a larger house. With more than 50 detailed step-by-step sequences and 580 full-color drawings and photographs to illustrate construction techniques, this book contains dozens of delightful design alternatives for your basement, attic, and garage. Some of the topics covered in Ultimate Guide to Basements, Attics & Garages include planning and design, installing skylights, finishing walls and ceilings, building stairs, framing floors, installing windows and doors, and much more. This new edition also includes updated information on current codes and materials. If you're running out of space for your growing family, don't move, just learn how to redesign the areas you already have but aren't utilizing to their fullest potential!

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Pages: 216

Dimensions: 200 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 29-02-2020

In this informative and clearly illustrated guide to living in harmony with chi'i, the life-giving energy in and around us all, experts explain how to rebalance the flow of energy to bring health, happiness, and good fortune into your life. An introduction to the ancient guiding principles of traditional Chinese Feng Shui explains how the five elements combine in the home and workplace with step-by-step instructions. Using simple illustrations and instructions, learn how to visualize the "invisible architecture" in your surroundings, both indoors and outside. Determine whether the Feng Shui is "good" or "bad" and how to use a Pa Tzu compass to discover lucky and unlucky directions.

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Pages: 160

Dimensions: 171 x 222 mm

Publication Date: 28-06-2020

For years, Britain's much-loved gardener Monty Don has been leading us down all kinds of garden paths to show us why green spaces are vital to our wellbeing and culture. Now, he travels across America with celebrated photographer Derry Moore to trace the fascinating histories of outdoor spaces which epitomize or redefine the American garden. In the book, which complements the BBC television series, they look at a variety of gardens and outdoor spaces at the center of American history including the slave garden at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate, Longwood Gardens in Delaware, and Middleton Place in South Carolina. Together, they visit verdant oases designed by modernist architects such as Richard Neutra. They delve into urban outdoor spaces, looking at New York City's Central Park, Lurie Garden at the southern end of Millennium Park in Chicago, and the Seattle Spheres. Derry Moore gives his unique perspective on gardens across the United States, including several not featured in the TV series. These include unpublished photographs of Bob Hope's Palm Springs home and garden of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Featuring luscious photography and Don's engaging commentary, this book will leave you with a richer understanding of how America's most important gardens came to be designed.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 240 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 31-07-2020

Grow beautiful garden plants with rich soil you produce yourself! Complete guide to learning the sustainable, low-cost way to produce rich, fertile soil for your specific garden Recycle your household waste in an environmentally efficient manner to grow beautiful fruits, vegetables, and flowers Perfect for any size garden, whether you have a small space in the city or are a large-scale gardener in a rural area Everything compost: what it is, how it works, how to make it, how to store it, and how to use it What you can and cannot compost, the best methods for each material, how long it takes to rot, and other important notes Valuable insight on organic gardening, community composting, worm composting, various techniques, FAQs, and more Help your garden to flourish the natural way! Whether you have experience with compost or are a beginner who has always wanted to learn more and see how you can incorporate composting into your lifestyle, this book provides everything you'll need to know. From understanding what compost is, how it works, and ways to make it, to how to use and store it, this handbook, written in clear and simple terms, carefully explains the sustainable, low-cost way to produce rich soil in your backyard. Author Pauline Pears is head of knowledge transfer at Garden Organic Ryton, part of Garden Organic, which is Europe's largest organic membership organization. She and her team answer many thousands of gardening queries a year. Pauline has written six books on organic gardening and is heavily involved with community composting, offering help and advice to members of the public. Whether you have a large backyard, a small garden space, or only a balcony, composting can be customized to fit you and your lifestyle. With detailed chapters on the benefits of composting, getting started, making compost, worm composting, leaf mold, mulching, high-fiber heap, grass-boarding, bokashi, Green Cone, apple worm heap, trench composting, and more—plus a handy section of frequently asked questions—Organic Book of Compost is the only composting book you need to get started!

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Pages: 192

Dimensions: 178 x 229 mm

Publication Date: 31-01-2020

Make the most of your yard with creative DIY furniture! 20 useful projects for backyard and garden furniture pieces, from simple to sophisticated Step-by-step instructions, corresponding photography, parts lists, cutting plans, exploded views, and assembly views for each project Beginner-friendly projects for novices include a planter bench and basic garden bench More challenging pieces for intermediate to expert woodworkers include deck chairs and a porch rocker Author Bill Hylton is a contributor for Woodworker's Journal and author of several woodworking and home improvement books If you're a homeowner wanting to improve the look and utility of your backyard, this is your complete project guide! Yard and Garden Furniture, 2nd Edition, provides you with 20 creative and useful outdoor projects—from simple to sophisticated styles—to spruce up your outdoor space. With tips on woodworking tools and techniques, step-by-step instructions and photos, supply lists, cutting plans, exploded views, and assembly views, you'll be equipped with the inspiration and guidance you need to complete a wide variety of yard and garden furniture pieces. The projects inside include a wrap-around tree bench, round deck table, folding table-stool, porch swing, cedar recliner, hammock stand, plant cart, Adirondack chair and side table, glider stand, picnic table with benches, and more. Perfect for both beginners and more experienced woodworkers, these 20 attractive projects range in skill level and difficulty—so there's something for everyone to learn, create, and accomplish. Fill your yard and garden with personal touches you've made yourself, with Yard and Garden Furniture, 2nd Edition!

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Pages: 224

Dimensions: 204 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 31-01-2020

Create a colorful garden with tiles galore! 19 mosaic projects to beautify your outdoor space Beginner-friendly guide with directions and information on the materials, tools, and techniques you'll need to get started Step-by-step instructions, photos, and project templates for each design Use ceramic tiles, vitreous glass, marble, mirrors, or granite tiles to make your mosaic masterpieces Range of difficulty is provided within the projects, from simple and easy to elaborate and more challenging, in a progressive format Projects include plant pots, garden ornaments, a bird bath, wall plaques and panels, stepping stones, tables, and more A beginner-friendly handbook to mosaics for the garden in your backyard, Garden Mosaics opens with insightful chapters on understanding the materials, tools, and techniques necessary to prepare and get started. Using ceramic, vitreous glass, marble, mirrors, or granite tiles, you'll learn to create 19 stunning mosaic garden projects that range from simple to elaborate in difficulty. From one-of-a-kind pots, garden ornaments, and bird baths to steppingstones, garden tables, wall panels, and more, each of these beautiful projects will look stunning among the flowers, vegetables, or ornamental plants in your garden! Authors and talented mosaicists Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin have written over 5 books on mosaic art, design, and techniques. Each design they provide inside Garden Mosaics contains step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography, as well as pattern templates. Get started in mosaics by creating gorgeous projects and art to display proudly in your garden, with Garden Mosaics!

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 28-02-2020

No need to keep buying the same vegetables you eat all the time over and over again. Regrow Your Veggies is an insightful guide that provides effective propagation techniques to recycle and regrow more than 20 popular vegetables right at home! Learn how to have a source of fresh and healthy vegetables close by, from onions and sweet potatoes to pineapples and mangoes, reduce waste, and know how to prevent and solve issues with pesky pests and pathogens. Get the most out of your favorite foods and produce your own produce!

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Pages: 142

Dimensions: 175 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2020