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This book contains essential facts about the habitats, feeding
preferences and behaviour of each type of garden wildlife,
including their life cycles and how you can supplement their
natural diet. It explains how to select the best plants for the
creatures that live in your area, with practical advice on
cultivation, propagation, the types of wildlife they attract, and
how they are used as food and shelter. It includes ideas for
closely related plant species, including alternative common types
that help wildlife and those that are not beneficial, allowing you
to decide which plants to choose. This book, written by
award-winning authors Christine and Michael Lavelle, is aimed at
gardeners who want to encourage wildlife to take up residence in
their backyards. The first part focuses on the more common types of
wildlife found in a variety of habitats and the plants and
supplementary food that will attract them. The next stage is how to
choose the right plants to attract backyard wildlife. A directory
of over 200 species makes the process clear and simple and every
plant is accompanied by a full-colour identification photograph.
Each entry explains how to grow the plant and which types of
wildlife will benefit. This book's wealth of information and
beautiful photographs will appeal to gardeners and wildlife
enthusiasts alike.
The ideal gift for gardeners - discover more than 15,000 beautiful
plants and learn how to successfully grow each one with this
definitive planting guide now in its fully updated 4th edition. The
RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants has been compiled by an
unrivalled team of over 70 plant experts led by Chris Brickell, the
former Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society and a
globally renowned plantsman. This latest edition of the world's
most comprehensive garden plant encyclopedia has undergone the
greatest update since its first publication, with more than 5,000
new entries added and 6,000 superb images featuring fresh new
photography. Whether you're looking for inspiration for an unusual
new flowering plant to grow, want to identify an amazing orchid
you've seen, or need to find out how to keep alive the cactus
you've been gifted - the A-Z is bound to have the answer.
This book features the best plants for spring, summer, autumn and
winter displays, with over 300 photographs. You can make the best
of your garden throughout the year by planting seasonal flowers,
trees and shrubs. Inspirational displays include flower beds and
borders, ponds, window boxes, hanging baskets and tubs. It shows
you how to choose suitable plants for every situation - from
berried shrubs to twiggy hedges and floral climbers - and how to
display them effectively. Vibrant and stunning photographs capture
the beauty of delicate spring bulbs, fiery summer annuals, pretty
autumn seedheads and verdant winter trees and grasses. It features
a wide range of garden styles - from traditional country cottage to
formal and contemporary. It features an at-a-glance calendar of key
gardening jobs to do during and after each season. From the
long-awaited first buds of spring and the riotous displays of
summer, to the rich hues of autumn and the structural quality of
the winter landscape, your garden can mirror the changing seasons
and the wonderful variety of plants available. Season by season,
this book takes an inspirational look at bulbs, annuals,
perennials, climbers, shrubs and trees, with full descriptions,
flowering times, tips on the best growing conditions and hardiness
notes. Ideas are presented for pretty window boxes, hanging
baskets, tubs, and eye-catching beds and borders. There are also
useful lists of jobs that should be done during each season to
ensure your garden stays looking its best. With a wealth of
practical advice and over 300 photographs, this book is sure to
inspire all year round.
This title is an illustrated guide to varieties, cultivation and
care, with step-by-step instructions and over 110 beautiful
photographs. Everything you need to know at a glance in one handy
and beautifully illustrated practical guide. It includes full
photographic directory of more than 40 common and exotic water
plants, from bog plants and marginals to oxygenating plants and
water lilies. For each plant, full botanical information is
provided on history, growth, hue, height, spread and suitability.
It offers step-by-step photographic guidance on buying plants,
propagation, routine maintenance, and pests and diseases. Includes
instructions on how make a pond with a liner, stocking your
finished pool, and adding ornamental fish. A highly accessible
guide to bringing water plants into your garden, whether you have a
large or small space. Water gardens are increasingly popular, not
only for the exciting variety of plant life that can be cultivated,
but also for the diversity of animal species attracted by the
aquatic environment. This clear and accessible book explains how to
use water plants to their best advantage, as well as providing an
illustrated directory of over 40 recommended varieties. It explains
the difference between bog plants and oxygenators, surface floating
plants and deep-water plants, with practical advice on growing and
maintenance. From selecting and caring for water plants to making
your own pond, the book will help you to create a water feature to
enjoy for years to come.
Anyone who loves their garden knows that there's something
happening in nature every day of the year. Whether it's the first
crocus of spring, summer's explosion of colors, fall's abundant
harvest, or the renewing dormancy of winter these outdoor
sanctuaries offer daily opportunities for investigation,
contemplation, and appreciation. This stunning daybook offers 365
elegant photos of some of the world's most exquisite gardens,
following the yearly cycle of growth and rebirth. Each photo is
accompanied by engaging texts such as planting tips, design
techniques, natural history, and botanical facts that provide both
ideas and helpful information. In addition, there is room on each
spread for gardeners to record and preserve their own daily
observations and reflections. The perfect keepsake for gardeners of
all levels of expertise, this beautiful daybook deepens the rewards
of gardening all year round.
RHS Genealogy for Gardeners is part of the bestselling series that
includes RHS Latin for Gardeners and RHS Botany for Gardeners. This
informative, easy-to-understand and beautifully designed reference
book explores plant families and the plant family tree in
unparalleled detail. From roses (Rosaceae) to rhubarb
(Polygonaceae) and carrots (Apiaceae) to camellias (Theaceae), RHS
Genealogy for Gardeners unlocks a wealth of practical information,
helping you to identify, select and cultivate plants from over 70
families most familiar to gardeners. Along with details about the
size, range, origin and appearance of each family, feature boxes
highlight interesting facts and provide useful growing tips.
Whether you are a gardener, horticultural student, budding botanist
or plant enthusiast, RHS Genealogy for Gardeners will help you
understand and appreciate the extraordinary diversity and
unrivalled splendour of the plant kingdom.
This title helps you create a fragrant paradise to enjoy throughout
the year, shown in 100 stunning photographs. You can make the most
of scent around the garden by planting bulbs, annuals, perennials,
herbs and small trees. You can choose beautiful plants that will
calm, stimulate and uplift the body and spirit, such as butterfly
bushes, honeysuckle, hyacinths, jasmine, lavender, lilac and roses.
It describes scented schemes for many different garden styles,
including cottage, Mediterranean and formal. It features an
at-a-glance reference chart giving plant descriptions and a guide
to their common names. Smell is one of the most powerful of our
senses, and a glorious garden filled with subtle or intoxicating
fragrances can affect our mood and wellbeing. This invaluable
handbook describes the myriad plants that have scented qualities,
whether it is in their flowers, leaves, fruit or bark, and explains
how to use them effectively in different locations and garden
styles. There is guidance on planting and harvesting for maximum
fragrance, as well as advice on how to choose varieties that will
provide interest throughout the year, and from morning until night.
There is also a useful chart listing scented plants with their
growing season and attributes.
Foliage plays a key part in garden design. The colour, and
therefore the effect, of the plant is determined by its foliage all
the time it is in leaf, whereas the flowers may last only a few
days. Choosing plants for different kinds of foliage effects can
mean year-round interest in the garden. This book describes the
range of colour and leaf shape available, provides a detailed plant
list organized by colour, recommends planting positions and gives a
list of nurseries.
Get to grips with pruning in your garden with this handy little
guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. It's
packed with useful, easy-to-follow advice on pruning all the plants
that need it, from individual roses to the hedge that encircles
your garden, including shrubs, climbers and fruit trees along the
way. The author discusses the best equipment for pruning, from
simple secateurs and loppers to pruning saws and powerful chainsaws
(though you'll need professional training for those). He includes
an invaluable seasonal guide to pruning - find out why you should
prune roses and lavender in autumn but keep your secateurs away
from trees, and why spring is the best time to tackle buddleia to
ensure a butterfly-filled summer. There is a useful section on the
legislation around pruning, including dealing with potentially
problematic plants such as leylandii, and fascinating practices
such as coppicing, pollarding, pleaching and decorative topiary are
also covered. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this practical
guide contains all the advice you need to keep on top of your
pruning and make your garden even more beautiful.
Revised and updated, this pocket-sized planting guide shows you how
to plant a garden that stays in bloom throughout the year. RHS What
Plant When will help you to be the envy of your neighbours by
teaching you how to keep your garden looking good during every
season. With colour photographs and at-a-glance information on over
1,000 plants, the experts at the RHS give you the best options for
each month, from radiant spring bulbs to shrubs with bright winter
berries - all in a compact format. Choose from over 1,000 fully
illustrated plants, divided into six seasonal sections and grouped
according to colour for at-a-glance accessibility. With colour
photographs and in-depth information, as well as advice on the
latest trends, you'll know exactly when to plant your favourite
flowers for best results with this handy planting guide.
The essential gardener's guide to growing native in New England
Plants native to New England evolved to thrive in local conditions
and survive harsh seasons. Native Plants for New England Gardens
culls the expertise of the New England Wild Flower Society to help
anyone create lovely, hardy gardens that will tolerate drought,
resist disease and encourage biodiversity. This handy guide to 100
great native flowers, ground covers, shrubs, ferns, and grasses
that will thrive in New England gardens features practical
information accompanied by beautiful color photography. Find and
nurture the native plants that your garden is missing-the planet
will thank you.
A complete illustrated survey of fragrance in the garden by
America's leading garden writer Popular garden writer Ken Druse
offers a complete survey of fragrance in the garden, in a major
work filled with new knowledge. He arranges both familiar and
unusual garden plants, shrubs, and trees into 12 categories, giving
gardeners a vastly expanded palate of scents to explore and enjoy,
and he also provides examples of garden designs that offer
harmonious scentual delights. Ellen Hoverkamp contributes her
artful botanical images of flowers and plants discussed in the
text. These are accompanied by Druse's award-winning garden
photographs, to create a book that is as beautiful to look at as it
is informative and evocative to read.
Every year in the UK we spend millions on plants for our gardens.
This volume shows the gardener how to make sure that the shiny
perfect plant they brought home from the garden centre stays that
way in their own garden.
Grow your own marijuana at home with this straightforward,
easy-to-understand guide to get you out of the weeds so you can get
down to growing ganja--no green thumb required! Have fun and save
money with this stone-cold, simple guide for growing marijuana at
home! How to Grow Marijuana is your quick-start, blunt, and
practical handbook to planting, growing, and harvesting marijuana
(both indoors and out). With expert advice from master gardener
Murph Wolfson, clear step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips,
your cannabis garden will grow in no time! Taking you through each
step of the gardening process, How to Grow Marijuana is the
one-stop manual for starting and nurturing a healthy weed garden.
From instructions for casual gardeners on where and how to plant to
improving your yield to harvesting and curing your bounty, this
book is the easiest guide to growing weed at home.
Herbaceous perennials flower each year, dying down in the winter
and springing back to life the following spring. They are central
features in the landscape of a garden as they appear
year-after-year and must be regarded as constant features. This
book gives the expert view on the vast array of flowers available.
Includes: * creative garden ideas and border planting plans *
practical advice on care, maintenance and propagation * illustrated
A-Z profiles of recommended plants * recommended plants for
specific purposes, conditions and effects * step-by-step
illustrations showing essential techniques Alan Titchmarsh imparts
a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners
and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and
easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening
skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you
need to create beautiful flower borders in your garden.
This volume offers the reader all the guidance necessary to choose
suitable plants so the garden looks good, no matter what the
season.
Stefan Buczacki sets out a blueprint for commonsense down-to-earth
gardening - an approach that is based on an understanding of the
environment and also relates to gardeners and their lifestyle: what
gardeners need and want from their gardens and how they can set
about getting it. The author looks at the basics of gardening,
examining such topics as soil, fertilizers, pesticides and pruning,
revealing his knowledge derived from years of practical gardening
experience. He then proceeds to a detailed discussion of the
commonsense approach to tree and shrub gardening, kitchen
gardening, gardening and ornamentals, water gardening and wildlife
gardening, ending with a chapter on garden design.
'Root to Stem is a seasonal and holistic approach to health that
puts plants, herbs and nature at the heart of how we live and eat.
It is a new kind of guide that links individual health to our
communities and the planet's health to sustain us all.' This
perfect companion to the seasons, this book will show you how to
take greater control over your own health and well-being, treat
everyday ailments, and ensure the sustainability of the planet
through discovering how to forage, grow, or shop for plant- and
herb-based foods and products. Including: Detox in the spring with
sorrel, cleavers and nettles. Harvest summer lime leaf shoots to
soothe digestive upsets and feed gut microbes. Bake a Lammas loaf
to celebrate the autumnal equinox. Boost your winter immunity with
red berries, purple potatoes and rosehips. Root-to-stem eating
encourages you to use every edible part of plant, including the
leaves, skin, seeds and stalks. Travelling through the four
seasons, expert medical herbalist Alex Laird shares the natural
ingredients that are available on your doorstep, simple delicious
recipes and easy-to-make herbal remedies.
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