Synopses & Reviews
Garden lovers who have limited growing space can still embellish their surroundings with attractive flowers and greenery--and this book shows them how. Plants that are especially suitable for growing in tubs, boxes, and hanging planters are profiled in alphabetical order and beautifully illustrated with full-color photos. This practical handbook provides gardening advice and information in three sections, each concentrating on a specific plant type:
Balcony flowers Container plants Fruits, vegetables, and herbs
Readers will find details on the characteristics of different plant groups, as well as advice on which plants need direct sunlight and which thrive in shady areas. They will also find general advice on pruning, propagating, soil types, plant feeding, and much more. Like all titles in Barron's Compass Guides series, Balcony & Container Plants features color-keyed page edges for quick reference to the book's main sections. More than 200 color photos.
Review
"The volumes seem to be sturdy enough for much handling. They are useful guides for gardeners who plant both inside and out, and their reasonable price makes them a good purchase for public libraries."
Booklist, February 5, 2008
Synopsis
(back cover)
Bring flowers
and greenery
into your life
Balcony & Container Plants
from A to Z
A luxuriant variety of plants for growing in limited spaces
Practical: Quick-reference facts and more than 200 color illustrations will help you choose and purchase plants for your balcony and patio.
Clearly arranged: Plants are alphabetically profiled and organized in three sections: balcony flowers; container plants; and fruits, vegetables, and herbs Informative: Details on the characteristics of different plant groups plus planting tips for sunny and shady areasSynopsis
Attractive color illustrations and easy-to-follow text combine to present factual information that younger boys and girls will readily absorb and understand. How We Move Around is one in a series of four entertaining What Do You Know About? books, for very young children. It describes the different ways of movement—for instance, people who walk on two legs, animals that walk on four, spiders that walk on eight, frogs that leap, and butterflies that glide through the air Four pages presenting activities for children appear at the back of the book, followed by a two-page section for parents, with tips on explaining the subject in more detail.
Synopsis
(back cover)
Before babies learn to walk on two legs they begin by crawling on all fours. Children who are unable to walk without aid use crutches or move around in a wheelchair. Some people, when they grow old, use a cane to help them walk—which is a little like walking on three legs. Many animals walk on four legs, insects walk on six legs, and spiders walk on eight legs. Some animals and insects fly—like birds, ladybugs, and butterflies. Turn the pages of this book and discover how different animals move from place to place.
About the Author
Joachim Meyer is a journalist specializing in gardening and nature. He is also a professional gardener and an advisor to garden hobbyists in his native Germany.