Category - Backlist > Homes/Garden/DIY

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Clear, step-by-step instructions for 50 stunning mosaic designs are included in this guide to mosaic creation for the home. Novices and seasoned mosaic artists alike will enjoy this fresh take on the art form and the thorough demonstrations of core techniques--from choosing materials and utilizing correct tools to applying grout and making the best use of color. Designs include magical nursery murals featuring castles, jungles, or pirate ships; bathroom panels depicting refreshing ocean scenes; and trompe l'oeil views perfect for k... read more

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Matthew Biggs has been a professional gardener for over 20 years. In this comprehensive book, Matthew Biggs shares his extensive knowledge on a wide variety of vegetables and inspires the gardener to take on the fulfilling activity of vegetable growing. His advice is practical as well as encouraging and is applicable to the backyard, garden, glasshouse and kitchen. With an A-Z of vegetables and sections on the history of vegetable growing, harvesting and storing and over 200 recipes for vegetables in the kitchen, this is the practi... read more

Presents building and design ideas from around the world that promote natural living. This work presents explanation of eco-friendly principles. It is a comprehensive eco-rating guide for household items and installations. It offers style ideas and suggestions; technical advice; and dozens of inspirational photographs.

Atmospheric photography and informed text are used to trace the wide variety of gardens, which have been created throughout European art history. Gardens are idyllic refuges where we can find tranquillity, recuperation and enjoyment. The cultural history of gardens is closely bound up with man's hopes and longings. According to most of the world's creation stories, the human race began in an en-closed garden with trees, blossoms, fruits and clear springs. This passion for shaping the abundance of nature runs throughout history from... read more

Brimming with information on old favourites as well as unusual plants and crops suitable for a child's garden, plus organic options and gardening know-how, this invaluable reference turns the dream of 'growing your own' into reality. Whether you have a large garden or a few tubs on a patio, you'll learn what to grow and how to grow it, and find some tips on how to cook it, too.

This is a thematic book with a loosely chronological structure. An introductory chapter explains why garden restoration has become increasingly important and popular. Chapters then look at how modern technology has helped garden restoration; why certain gardens need restoring because their style is no longer fashionable or they have lost their original identity through neglect; and the need to restore gardens created by important designers or plantsmen, or gardens that have been destroyed or neglected because of war. A final chapte... read more

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Guides readers through techniques that help to improve the quality and yield of fruit, flowers and foliage, encourage growth and point it in the right direction, extend the life of a plant, restrict size and produce desired shapes, whether elegant or wacky. This book includes sections on when to prune; and special treatments for old plants.

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Everywhere you look, there are expensive products that claim to provide the answer to your needs. This book shows you how you can get the same results with the things that you already have. It shows how to use: banana peel to fertilize roses, pliers to hold a torch at an angle, and toothpaste to remove watermarks.

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Whether the property you live in is large or small, in the town or the country, a flat or a mansion, you'll want it to feel uncluttered, spacious, bright, and airy. Space & Light provides solutions on how to achieve this quickly and inexpensively, and gives clever, practical examples of real homes that look fabulous as a result.

A plant-by-plant guide to pruning that features 100 of the most popular trees and shrubs. It tells you things you need to know about pruning: why you need to prune, when to do it and what tools are required. It presents step-by-step illustrations and instructions that demonstrate the correct pruning technique for each plant.

From growing fruit and vegetables and fun with flowers to wildlife gardening and craft projects, this book contains more than 120 amazing projects. Covers all basics from safety, equipment, essential techniques and gardening terms to learning all about how plants grow. Every simple-to-follow project includes a "you will need" list, growing times, and the easy/difficulty rating. So much green-fingered fun in one book!

Everything you need to know about honey, how it is made and the history of its uses, plus a section dedicated to culinary recipes, health and beauty. This book is a celebration of one of Nature's most powerful ingredients and how to use it for health, beauty and cooking. It includes a history of honey bees, and hints and tips on the art of bee-keeping and features a directory of honeys and many delicious ways to try them out in the kitchen.

Baking soda is far more than a baking ingredient it can be used in all manner of household tasks including cleaning, laundry, animal care, and health and beauty. This is the essential guide to maximizing the potential of this cheap, environmentally-friendly and multi-purpose product. Tips range from removing baked-on food from pans to making your own facial scrub, from getting stubborn stains out of your clothes to shampooing your dog. Baking Soda also gets the kids involved, with some fun science experiments and sweet treats, as w... read more