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What could be more delightful than the heavenly fragrance of lavender in the garden or home? The different lavenders offer much in varied growing habits, versatility in the garden and a variety of uses when harvested.

This e-handbook describes types of lavender, growing and harvesting it and how to use it for cooking and medicinal purposes. As an added bonus, instructions for a lavender wreath, potpourri and lavender-scented candles are also included. 36 pages.

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Rosemary is one of the oldest recorded herbs in history. It has been used as seasoning, for fragrance, medicines, in cosmetics and for ornamental use.

This e-handbook shows you how to plant and use rosemary for a variety of purposes. Besides learning how to grow and harvest rosemary, you'll find instructions on using rosemary for potpourri, home and personal care, home remedies and, of course, cooking. Recipes include:

• Rosemary Vinegar
• Herbed Olives
• Rosemary Jelly
• Smoked Rosemary Apples
• Rosemary-Lemon Verbena Tea Cake
• Rosemary Butter

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The impact that flowers make is a measure of professionalism in the home landscape. Annual flowers add instant beauty and a finishing touch to your home, are spectacular and diverse in color.

The most rewarding and easiest way to achieve this color is with the use of annual flowers and this e-handbook shows you how to landscape with them. Chapters include:

• Growing the Annual Garden
• Keeping the Garden Colorful
• Container Basics
• Plant Selection
• Dictionary of Flowering Annuals

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Few sights are more delightful than that of a butterfly dancing on the breeze. But sadly enough, butterflies have become all too rare in our rapidly expanding world.

In this e-handbook you'll discover what you need to attract these winged wonders to your yard. Chapters include:

• How a Butterfly Garden Works
• Attracting Specific Butterflies
• List of Host Plants for Caterpillars
• Choosing Butterfly Flowers for Your Garden
• Window Box Gardening
• Butterfly Trees and Shrubs
• Garden Pests

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A perfect hummingbird habitat is also a relatively simple one and this manual shows you how to create one.

In this e-handbook you will learn about hummingbirds and what they need, varieties of hummingbirds and where to find them, how to identify hummingbirds and what flowers, scrubs and vines to plant to attract them. 36 pages.

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What is a moon garden? It's a garden designed expressly for evening and nighttime enjoyment. Although a moon garden is attractive at any time of day, at dusk it takes on a whole new look and feel.

This e-handbook shows you how to design a moon garden, use supplemental lighting, choose plants for nighttime blooming and build embellishments such as trellises, arbors and fences. 36 pages.

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More and more, people are discovering that roses can be a valuable addition to the landscape. However, many people mistakenly assume that roses are easy to grow.

This e-handbook gives you the 10 easy steps to successfully growing beautiful roses including choosing the type of roses, location, feeding, watering, pruning and more. 34 pages.

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Wildflowers can enhance the beauty of your yard and add to your enjoyment. Wildflower meadows cost less than lawns to maintain, and consume much less water, gasoline, fertilizer and time.

This e-handbook describes how to grow meadow wildflowers that can fill either large or small yards with a seasonal procession of colors. Chapters include:

• Selecting Wildflowers
• Selecting Grasses
• When to Plant
• Transforming an Existing Field
• Wildflower Meadow Maintenance
• Species of Wildflowers

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Gardens that attract birds are sources of everlasting enjoyment and beauty as well as being beneficial to the environment.

This e-handbook shows you how to plan the ideal garden, choosing flowers, shrubs, trees and native grasses that will attract birds, butterflies, insects and sometimes mammals. 36 pages.

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Hanging plants brighten dark corners, sweeten still breezes, soften stark lines, and bring drama to the drab.

This e-handbook describes how to create and design your own hanging basket garden. Chapters include:

• Choose the Best Ready-Made Basket
• Choose the Best Varieties
• Design a Hanging Garden
• Get Your Fingers Dirty
• Create That Full Effect
• Keep Hanging Baskets Healthy