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Jerry Baker's Backyard Problem Solver: 2,168 Natural Solutions for Growing Great Grass, Super Shrubs, Bright Bulbs, Perfect Perennials, Amazing ... Terrific Trees, and Much, Much More!

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Boy, do I LOVE this book! I'm just a casual gardener, but boy, if you have nasty soil, need help getting your lawn started, garden started, problem with trees and plants, grab this book. I can tell you for a fact that that tonic Jerry has in this book for trees is just tremendous! Who would think that putting whiskey, beer, peroxide and jello on your trees would just make them grow huge in no time at all. My trees just love this stuff and I'm just thrilled with the results of all the recipes I've tried in this book. Plus, if you have problems with any plants you currently have, it's probably addressed in this book. Baker is the country's #1 gardener and this book shows why. I'm very thankful that I purchased it and got it for a great price on amazon.com. If you have roses and have trouble, this book is for you. He even tells you how to get rid of every bug imaginable. Also, if you're having trouble with your lawn, the remedy is in this book. Plus, Baker tells you how to select the proper plants for your area, and even outlines designs for you to have a nicely planted yard. He recommends what trees to plant as well and how they should be planted to take root quickly. He gives recipes for many tonics to get them off to a great start. Again, I can't emphasize how much this book has done for my garden. Now I'm attacking my clay soil and following Baker's advice. My yard is the best in the neighborhood!

If you've already amassed a shelf full of garden books or if you are about to acquire your first;this would be an excellent choice.
Jerry Baker ,America's Master Gardener has written over 50 books on gardening and is about as knowledgeable as anyone ,to help you in being successful in your garden. In this 375 page book he addresses 2168 subjects on just about every problem you could ever expect to encounter. And why not? He's been at it over 40 years and has probably talked to hundreds of thousands of garderners and heard about every problen,and yes,soltion that has been tried.
\ The book is presented in an excellent manner,profusely illustrated,very well organized ,and with a very helpful Index.
If there is anything that stands out immediately when you look at this book ;it is that it is filled with recipes,mixes,tonics,or as I'd like to call them "concoctions" to help your plants,deal with pests or anything where people usually head to the local garden center ,to buy another "miracle product",that gets added to that endless pile,you have already collected.
And how does he do it.? He simply uses products that are already around every house,as well as many that get thrown in the garbage.
I was tempted to make a list of all the things he uses ,it must be over a hundred,but I'll leave that for someone else.
Just imagine ,the next time you encounter a problem in your garden,and find you can solve it by mixing up a solution of:

garlic-and-lemon-juice
skim milk
baby shampoo
hot sauce
and a gallon of water
And save a trip and the cost of heading for the garden center.

Or how about this ;

FLOWER POWER TONIC
1 cup of beer
2 tbsp. of fish fertilizer
2 tbsp.of liquid dish soap
2 tbsp.of ammonia
2 tbsp.of whiskey
1 tbsp.of corn syrup
1 tpsp.of instant tea granules
2 gallons of warm water.
There is only one thing I question about this author and his book ,and that ,is how much beer he uses in these recipes. I would not doubt it if his wife keeps asking "What are you doing with all that beer you've been buying?" "Oh,honey,I'm putting it on the plants,that's why I am getting such super results;everyone has a secret." Don't be surprised if you drop by to visit Jerry,and you see a beautiful bouquet on the table,and Jerry enjoying "a cool one" behind his tool shed!!!

I can not have a great yard without this book. Not only do I have a great looking yard but it is safe for my dogs and Grand Children.

Received book in a timely manner. Packaging could have been better - just a plain manilla envelope, and so there was some edge damage to the hardcover during shipment. Eager to try some of the tips and tricks!

I saw the author on a PTV show and decided I had to have one of his books. The hard part was deciding on which one; he has so many. I love all the homemade solutions (liquid preparations) you can make to help with your yard and plants. This book cover a variety of topic for the yard from grass and shrubs, to flowers to trees. Every home should have a Jerry Baker book!!!

I really like the 'down-to-earth' suggestions/comments. Enjoyable reading even quite humorous!

Lots of Recipes/Remedies using fairly common household items which are easily accesible & inexpensive. Instead of reading several products in the aisles, make your own right at home!! Things you use regularly may benefit your plants (EX: fling that banana peel in your rose bed - they'll thrive!)

Discusses many things from growing/caring for/etc Trees/Shrubs/Flowers to warding off unwanted 'pests' etc.

Good book to have. I'll be pulling it off the shelf often!

I have tried a few of the formulas in this book and they actually work. I received it a little late in the season so haven't tried a lot of them yet. My son has this book also and uses it for his gardens.

Jerry Baker has all the right answers...... his supermarket remedies make me feel like I am a "pro", at making things grow.

He says he uses natural ingredients. I don't think ammonia is natural. Some stuff looks good enough. I'm glad I didn't pay much for it.

This is a great book, it has alot of solutions to alot of Backyard and garden problems. I'm going to buy some of the other Books that Jerry Baker has wrote. And shop on Amazon for them.