Offers advice and practical suggestions for successful bird feeding, along with projects and information on different food needs for different geographical areas.

The prospect of revamping your yard can be daunting. Where do you start? How do all the areas come together in a beautiful, cohesive way? In “The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Garden”, Sally Roth simplifies the process by showing you how to spend fewer hours (and a minimal amount of money) in the garden by tackling one small area at a time. You'll find garden plans for ten unique areas-the entryways, the shady areas under trees, and more-that...

Discusses when to worry about frost damage, how to interpret the natural signs that predict changes in weather, and how to maintain a garden throughout the year.

The best ways to attract melodic birds, with insight into their rapidly changing habits The American robin and northern cardinal are two of the best-loved songbirds, but newer backyard arrivals, like rose-breasted grosbeaks and scarlet tanagers, quickly captivate with their vivid colors and unique songs. Bird lovers will learn to attract new visitors by offering treats that songbirds like best, such as soft, easy-to-peck foods that closely mimic caterpillars,...

Complete with garden plans, plant charts, expert tips, related projects, and custom options, a guide to landscaping shows readers how to create their own beautiful, low-maintenance gardens regardless of the size and location.

Learn how to sow, grow, and harvest dozens of popular vegetables and fruits. Green tips tell you how to help the planet while watching your garden grow.

As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover the enjoyment...