Controlling Garden Weeds
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-171
Published on 10. January 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-88266-719-5 (ISBN)
Description
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
5 1-2 x 8 1-2
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
59 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88266-719-5 (9780882667195)
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01/1997
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Barbara Pleasant has written about organic gardening and self-sufficient living for more than 30 years. Her books include Starter Vegetable Gardens, The Complete Compost Gardening Guide, The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual, The Gardener's Bug Book, The Gardener's Weed Book, and The Gardener's Guide to Plant Diseases.
Content
Why Weeds?
Weed Seeds and Self-Propagation
The Weed Seed Bank
Solar-Powered Weeds
Underground Weeds
The Secrets of Weed Survival
The Weedy Advantage: Crop Mimicry
Masquerading Weeds
Weed-to-Plant Warfare
Fighting the War Against Weeds
Cover Crops
Cover Crops and Wide-Row Planting
Smother Crops
Mulches
Hands-On Weeding
About Herbicides
Weed Disposal
Beware of Cultivating Invasive Plants
Ten Tips for Managing Your Weeds
The Brighter Side of Weeds
Index of Weed Illustrations