Home Gardener's Perennials & Bulbs. Miranda Smith

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Название Home Gardener's Perennials & Bulbs
Автор произведения Miranda Smith
Жанр Техническая литература
Серия Specialist Guide
Издательство Техническая литература
Год выпуска 0
isbn 9781607655091



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      Copyright © 2009, 2018 Creative Homeowner

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      Originally published as Home Gardener’s Perennials & Bulbs (978-1-58011-420-2) by Creative Homeowner.

      This book may not be reproduced, either in part or in its entirety, in any form, by any means, without written permission from the publisher, with the exception of brief excerpts for purposes of radio, television, or published review. All rights, including the right of translation, are reserved. Note: Be sure to familiarize yourself with manufacturer’s instructions for tools, equipment, and materials before beginning a project. Although all possible measures have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the material presented, neither the author nor the publisher is liable in case of misinterpretation of directions, misapplication, or typographical error.

      Creative Homeowner® is a registered trademark of New Design Originals Corporation.

      This book is part of the Specialist Guide series. For other books in this series, visit www.creativehomeowner.com.

      Print ISBN 978-1-58011-803-3

      eISBN 978-1-60765-508-4

      The Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file with the Library of Congress.

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      Contents

       Safety first

       Introduction

       ABOUT PERRENIALS

       Planning

       Seasonal Stars

       GROWING PERENNIALS

       Basic care

       Planting container plants

       Maintaining perennials

       Dividing perennials

       Favorite perennials

       INTRODUCING BULBS

       Bulb types explained

       What bulbs do in the garden

       Planting bulbs

       Caring for bulbs

       End-of-season activities

       Favorite bulbs

       Zone maps

       Glossary

       Photo credits

       Metric Conversion

Length
1 inch 25.4 mm
1 foot 0.3048 m
1 yard 0.9144 m
1 mile 1.61 km
Area
1 square inch 645 mm2
1 square foot 0.0929 m2
1 square yard 0.8361 m2
1 acre 4046.86 m2
1 square mile 2.59 km2
Volume
1 cubic inch 16.3870 cm3
1 cubic foot 0.03 m3
1 cubic yard 0.77 m3

       Common Lumber Equivalents

      Sizes: Metric cross sections are so close to their U.S. sizes, as noted below, that for most purposes they may be considered equivalents.

Dimensional 1 x 2 19 x 38 mm
lumber 1 x 4 19 x 89 mm
2 x 2 38 x 38 mm
2 x 4 38 x 89 mm
2 x 6 38 x 140 mm
2 x 8 38 x 184 mm
2 x 10 38 x 235 mm
2 x 12 38 x 286 mm
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