Garden Pest Control

From reviews of the first edition: "This book is so convincing that if you know anyone who is hard-headed and opinionated about not using organic gardening or least-toxic pest-control methods, this is a good place to start them on a change of perspective."--Common Sense Pest Control"This [book] . . . leaves no stone unturned on the subject of chemical-free gardening. Garrett offers persuasive arguments in favor of a holistic approach to gardening that considers composting, soil enrichment with natural ingredients, mulching, alternative pest control. . . . This volume serves well as an up-to-the-minute reference, one that gardeners of an organic persuasion will likely consult repeatedly."--Publishers Weekly"[This] is one of the most practical and comprehensive works on gardening the natural way we've seen, a manual of condensed logical wisdom providing a complete program for today's gardeners."--Avant Gardener"This is a 'must-read' for home gardeners. It should be mandatory reading for commercial growers. . . . Add the Dirt Doctor to your library, keep it handy so you can refer to it from time to time as you would to your Sunset, your Bailey, or to your California Garden as an essential and reliable source of information."--California GardenHoward Garrett has converted gardeners throughout Texas and beyond to gardening the natural way without chemical fertilizers and toxic pesticides. In this revised and updated edition of The Dirt Doctor's Guide to Organic Gardening, he uses a question-and-answer format to present a wealth of new information on organic gardening, landscaping, pest control, and natural living. The book also incorporates valuable feedback and suggestions from gardenerswho've successfully used Howard's methods.

This book will change the way you garden. Try this safe, natural, and highly effective program and discover for yourself how easy it is to grow healthy, beautiful plants without risk to your family, pets, and the environment. Written especially for Texans, Howard Garrett's Texas Organic Gardening Book shows you how to use our native plants, soil, and growing conditions to produce organically healthy gardens, lawns, and landscapes without harmful chemicals. Learn to improve the soil by adding organic matter instead of synthetic fertilizers. Grow healthy fruits and vegetables that are safe to eat. Recycle kitchen and yard wastes into compost. Keep harmful insects and other pests under control without toxic pesticides. Control unsightly weeds and garden diseases with environmentally safe products. Organic gardening is more than just changing the kind of garden products you use - you must change your entire approach to gardening. You must learn to work with nature to bring about a balance of rich, healthy soil, organic matter, plants, and insects. This book shows you how. Howard Garrett uses his years of experience as an organic gardener to give you clear-cut, step-by-step instructions for growing trees, shrubs, herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and grasses the natural way. He recommends ecologically safe products and even includes some homemade remedies for controlling pests and diseases in your yard and garden. Everything you need to know to start your own successful organic program is here at your fingertips. Superb color photographs and helpful illustrations throughout make this a must-have book for every home gardener, farmer, nurseryman, and landscaper.