Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color Color your world with orchids Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants. Discover how to: • Select orchids that will thrive in your home • Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids • Decipher complicated orchid names • Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties • Create spectacular orchid displays

You’re now officially out of excuses for not planting the garden of your dreams. Even if you’ve never sowed a seed nor pulled a weed, Gardening Basics For Dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise. This friendly and informative guide also covers all of the tools and additives available to make gardening easier. You’ll discover: • Clear definitions and descriptions of the different types of plants • Tips on choosing the type of garden you want • How to create a garden plan • Easy-to-follow instructions for soil preparation • Advice on planting, growing and caring for...