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Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > General
Have you got a plant with a problem and don't know how to fix it?
This unrivalled practical reference is all you need to nurse it
back to health. Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS,
RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you
make a correct diagnosis and find the most effective cure. This
brand new edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to
cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to adhere to
current best practice and new legislation on chemical control. Look
up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual
identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow
detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a
focus on growing for food and an emphasis on organic solutions, RHS
Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive,
attractive, and in the best of health.
Learn to identify Arizona trees with this handy field guide,
organized by leaf type and attachment. With this famous field guide
by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make
tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no
need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don't grow in
Arizona. Learn about 135 species found in the state, organized by
leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree's leaves, then go to
the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information
contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page
photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate
identification. Book Features 135 species: Every native tree plus
common non-natives Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and
attachment Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan's
Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp,
stunning full-page images This new edition includes updated
photographs; expanded information; a Quick Compare section for
leaves, needles, and silhouettes; and even more of Stan's expert
insights. So grab Trees of Arizona Field Guide for your next
outing-to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that
you see.
Gardening in Arabia: Ornamental Trees in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf
features over 70 types of ornamental trees and palms that are grown
in our beloved country, Qatar, and in other Arabian Gulf countries.
These are trees and palms that have shown their ability to thrive
in this unique and challenging climate, and range from Acacias to
Washingtonia palms. Here you will find the scientific name of every
tree and palm, along with their English names, and a full
description of each. There is useful advice on where, when and how
to cultivate these trees and palms in your own garden, and how to
treat their most common pests and diseases. The uses of each plant
is also featured. Stunning photographs throughout will allow you to
recognize the trees and palms and to enjoy their remarkable beauty.
Small enough to take to the garden center or nursery, this book
contains all the gardening information you need to decide which
plants to select and how to care for them in your regional garden
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