Dog Friendly Gardening

Author : Karen Bush
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845844106
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dog-Friendly Gardening written by Karen Bush and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even if you're on a budget, with good planning and a little effort you can create an attractive outdoor environment that will actively enhance your relationship with your dog; a place where you can enjoy playing and relaxing together.

Author : Cheryl S. Smith
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1929242077
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dog Friendly Gardens written by Cheryl S. Smith and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love your dog and your garden? With the garden design and dog training information in this book you can have both. Learn which plants, grasses, chemicals and materials are pet-friendly and what dog training and management tools are garden-friendly.

Author : Thomas Barthel
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1935484958
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dogscaping written by Thomas Barthel and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For dog owners and garden lovers alike, Dogscaping presents a plan for the family dog to live in perfect harmony with a green, beautiful backyard. Whether the family dog is a demon digger like a terrier or a shade-seeking greyhound, Dogscaping offers solutions for all dog owners to create the perfect backyard and garden for all members of the human and canine family. Tom Barthel, a certified master gardener and devoted dog owner, approaches the topic of landscaping for dogs organically;figuratively and literally, whenever possible. Encouraging the reader to pursue organic methods, the author includes a terrific chapter on organic lawns and offers tips for maintaining an earth-friendly (and dog-friendly) green-as-can-be lawn. Between the chapters of this book are profiles called "Organic Gardener: Organic Dog," in which he tells entertaining success stories of dog-owning organic gardeners and hobby farmers. In the chapter "Site Planning and Plant Selection," Barthel advises on how to plan the backyard space taking the dog's habits and proclivities in mind and then makes recommendations for various kinds of vines, groundcovers, shrubs, and urine-resistant plants. In its chapter about maintaining the garden and backyard, Dogscaping presents various organic pest and weed control options, which are safe for the dog and practical for the gardener. The author also offers a list of pest-discouraging plants and methods to deter unwanted weeds and visitors (gophers, deer, squirrels, etc.). In the greenest chapter in the book, "Recycling Home, Garden, and Yard Waste," Barthel makes a compelling case for composting, cataloging both the advantages and savings and offering an easy five-step method of composting. Other additions to the dog-friendly backyard include planting fruits and vegetables, adding a water feature, and incorporating decks, gazebos, pathways, and lighting, all of which are covered in individual chapters in this beautifully photographed book. The final chapter of the book "Creating Doggy Nirvana" provides fun ideas for owners to include dog-specific features into their backyard designs, including a pooch pergola, doggy sandbox, and disappearing fountain. The appendix provides US and North American zone maps. Index included.

Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1616896175
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Author : Richard Barrett
Publisher : Pan Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780330393164
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pet-friendly Garden written by Richard Barrett and published by Pan Books Limited. This book was released on 2000 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to plan and create a garden that is enjoyable for you, safe for your pets, and one which stimulates them and aids their development.

Author : Ruth Strother
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
ISBN 13 : 1589235665
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dog Friendly Home written by Ruth Strother and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2011 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Instructions and photos for do-it-yourself projects to build for a dog. Includes information on training, safety and grooming"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Steven A. Frowine
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111978204X
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening Basics For Dummies written by Steven A. Frowine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultivate your passion to grow In a 1625 essay, Francis Bacon called gardens "the purest of human pleasures," and what was true then is even more so today—gardening can give you a serene refuge from the short-lived (and noisy!) distractions of modern life and a fertile basis for satisfaction that will bear fruit long into the future. To help you get started on your own leafy paradise, the new edition of Gardening Basics For Dummies grounds you thoroughly in the fundamentals of soil, flowers, trees, and lawns—and helps you get to know the names of what you're planting along the way! In a friendly, straightforward style, professional horticulturist Steven A. Frowine distills 50 years of gardening experience to show you how to start growing your expertise—from planning out your own mini-Eden and planting your first annuals, bulbs, and perennials through to laying the perfect lawn, raising tasty crops, and even introducing fish to your landscape! He also digs into the grubbier side of horticultural life, making sure you're as prepared as any seasoned farmer to deal with pests, weeds, and other challenges the earth will throw up at you. Create your ideal garden plan Become an expert on common flora with definitions and descriptions Know how to look after your soil Get creative with butterfly and children's gardens Whether you're beginning with a tiny garden in a box, or beautifying your property with tree-lined groves and flowery bowers, this is the ideal introduction to the intense pleasure of gardening and will make you happy to reap what you’ve sown!

Author : Patricia Storms
Publisher : Groundwood Books
ISBN 13 : 9781773062563
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dog's Gardener written by Patricia Storms and published by Groundwood Books. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener. When a dog named Dutch hears the gardener going down the stairs each morning, he anticipates her every move. But most of all, he waits for the beautiful words, "Okay, Dutch. Let's go outside." It's a bright summer day. Dutch stands back from the dark, dusty toolshed, but the rest of the day is blissful -- rolling in the dewy grass, waiting for a scratch behind his ears, napping on the gardener's boots at midday and playing in the hose. An amusing story about taking pleasure in the things we love, especially in the company of a good friend, written by Patricia Storms, with gorgeous illustrations by Nathalie Dion.

Author : Chris Blazina
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845849841
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book When man meets dog written by Chris Blazina and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered why dogs are considered ‘man’s best friend?’ In this book, Psychologist Dr Christopher Blazina explains the importance of the unique bond between men and dogs. There are widely-held beliefs that males naturally transition into a state of self-imposed seclusion and emotional detachment in adulthood. Even relying on another person violates the rules of being a man. When Man Meets Dog explores how the bond with animal companions bypasses many of these barriers, helping males develop into happier, healthier men. What a difference a dog can make! It’s also important to discuss the other side of attachment: loss. Again, the mixed messages men receive lead to difficulties with managing grief. When Man Meets Dog is the first book to discuss men’s continuing bonds with a lost animal companion. A continuing bond is a new way of reconnecting and preserving the memory of this unique connection. When Man Meets Dog is a memoir with a purpose. Chris shares his very personal story of how two shelter dogs not only changed the direction of his life, but also how he defines what it means to be a man.

Author : Stanley Coren
Publisher : Hubble & Hattie
ISBN 13 : 1845848608
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gods, ghosts and black dogs written by Stanley Coren and published by Hubble & Hattie. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People tell stories about what they love, including dogs, and this book is a collection of such stories. Some are spooky, some funny, and some engage the mind in the same way that a detective story does. Starting with a look at the origins of folk tales involving dogs, you’ll find facts, history and humour aplenty from all around the world.