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This work offers a new approach to planning and planting. It shows
how to throw caution to the wind and orchestrate colours, textures,
scale and scent to spectacular effect from spring until autumn. The
key is colour: intense, strong and voluptuous - deep crimsons
combined with acid green and incandescent orange, for example.
Integral to Sarak Raven's vision is a feeling for dramatic scale:
plants with huge presence, architectural foliage, strong,
sculptural shapes. To complete the effect, she includes flowers
with silken and velvety textures and describes how to flood the
garden with scent. There are schemes for sunny, open beds and
borders for shady areas, for damp soils and to clothe walls and
fences - many of which include lots of quick-growing annuals and
take only a season to achieve.
This companion book to 'Natural by Design' concentrates on over two
hundred plants, individually photographed and profiled. The key to
any successful garden is knowing the plants, the conditions that
nurture them, and the care that must be taken in their propagation,
cultivation, transplanting, and pruning. Knowing the native and
adaptive plants of the region and how best to use them in the
landscape will enable the gardener to create gardens of
self-sustaining beauty.
This stunning series of pocketbooks from Kew offers a snapshot into
the diverse and beautiful world of plants. Each book lavishly
showcases choice examples from individual plant groups or
collections, and in this pocketbook a selection of plants are
showcased from Honzu Zufu, a Japanese 17th century multi-volume
manual of medicinal plants with a unique botanical style. Published
to coincide with the new Japan festival at Kew Gardens in October
2020. The Library, Art and Archives at Kew is one of the most
extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item
dating back to the 1370s. In this pocketbook series from Kew, each
book presents 40 botanical paintings from the collection,
illustrating the variety within each plant group, as well as the
diversity of the collection and artistic styles. An introductory
chapter by a Kew expert provides an overview of the plant group or
theme, and extended captions accompany each painting. The luxury
finish on these books make them a must-have gift item, printed on
uncoated paper and with a cloth and foil finish.
Horticultural Reviews is an ongoing series presenting state-of-the-art review articles on research in the production of commercial horticultural crops: vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.
THE GALANTHOPHILES is the first book to focus on the lives of
snowdrop devotees during the years 1854 to 2014 when snowdrops came
of horticultural age. It tells the stories of the most important
individuals whose fascination with every aspect of the genus
Galanthus ensured the survival of so many of the snowdrops we grow
today. The stories are interwoven with accounts of the introduction
of new snowdrop species and new snowdrop variants and provide a
history of Galanthus cultivation in Britain.
The secret to creating a glorious, productive garden is year-round
love and attention; it's good-old-fashioned maintenance: remember
to plant tulips and daffodil bulbs in autumn, and your garden will
come alive with bright splashes of colour in early spring; remember
to hoe the flowerbeds in April to prevent weeds choking the new
growth; and, take cuttings of shrubs in August. Keeping track of
what to do when is no simple task, but this straightforward new
book will help you plan your year. It gives you seasonal lists of
jobs to do, which plants to plant and plenty of expert advice and
handy hints on how to improve your garden.
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Explore the magical world of moss, with this fully-illustrated and
comprehensive guide. 'Moss is the height of fashion . . . for
inspiration, as well as beautiful pictures of mossy forests and
gardens, [this book] has a range of outdoor and indoor projects'
The Sunday Times Moss is all around us. While it is most often
associated with damp, shady spaces, it can be found in the most
unexpected and far-flung places, from deserts to Antarctica. This
book is a celebration of its quiet, unassuming beauty and a primer
to understanding the secrets of the world's most ancient plant: *
Discover the fascinating history of this soft and tactile plant *
Learn how and where to identify and gather different moss species.
* Take a tour of some of the most beautiful moss gardens in the UK,
the US and Japan, where moss viewing has become a national
phenomenon. * Learn how to cultivate moss, tie Japanese moss balls
(kokedama) and plant moss landscapes in pots and terrariums. With
stunning photography and botanical illustration, this is an utterly
unique book that will be treasured by plant enthusiasts of all
kinds. 'A whistlestop tour of the magical world of mosses, from
Scandinavian craft projects to the animacy of carpeted Japanese
gardens . . . It's a beautiful book, as happy on a coffee table as
it might be on the potting bench' Gardens Illustrated
The standard reference for Florida ornamental gardening is now in
its third edition. For nearly four decades, Florida Landscape
Plants has been the go-to manual for novices and experts alike.
This timeless gardening book features detailed drawings of more
than 400 plants, alongside invaluable information, such as proper
propagation, soil and light requirements, hardiness, salt
tolerance, pests, and landscape uses.
In the modern suburban landscape, beautiful, green lawns are
perhaps the most ubiquitous feature of all. It s difficult to
imagine a friendly neighborhood without broad, clean stretches of
neatly shorn grass. More and more in recent years, those lawns are
evolving into organic systems as homeowners concerned about the
long-term effects of chemicals on their children, their pets, and
the environment turn to natural methods to keep their yards healthy
and inviting, and, yes, still green and lush, too.
Paul Tukey, a self-confessed mowing addict, answers the growing
demand for organic grass with a comprehensive volume of natural
lawncare information. Step by step, he takes readers through the
many elements that work together to form a healthy, organic lawn.
Well-treated soil, fed properly with compost and natural
fertilizers, is the foundation of every great lawn. Plant it with a
grass cultivar matched properly to the climate and sunlight,
nourish the soil and grass with the proper amount of water, and
maintain the height with a good mower equipped with a sharp blade.
A beautiful, naturally maintained lawn can be as simple as that.
An organic, healthy lawn is the best defense against weeds and
pests, but when unwanted visitors creep in, Tukey is ready with
Weed and Thug ID Guides and advice on dispatching them naturally or
learning to live with the benign offenders. Tukey also provides
helpful advice for lawnkeepers making the transition from a
synthetic to an organic lawn system. It s all here everything today
s homeowner needs to keep his lawn off drugs, and make it an
inviting living and play area for the whole family."
Ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers have always been extremely
popular and there is large demand-whether in gardens or parks-for
alpines, bedding plants, cacti, cut flowers, house plants and pot
plants, as well as herbaceous plants, ornamental grasses, shrubs
and trees. The first edition of this comprehensive and beautifully
illustrated book was extremely successful and it has now been fully
revised and updated. The second edition contains over 60 new pests
and almost 90 new color photographs. The book opens with a review
of the main features of insects, mites and other major pest groups.
The principles of pest control of ornamental plants are discussed,
followed by sections on the various pests. Each major order and
family is considered in turn, with details of their status, host
range, world distribution, diagnostic features and biology.
Descriptions of the characteristic damage caused are also given.
Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers provides a unique
source of permanent reference for all involved in the recognition,
biology and control of the pests of ornamental crops, including
professionals, scientists and students in agriculture, horticulture
and entomology, and amateur gardeners.
Techniques for cultivation and harvesting hallucinogenic and
psychoactive plants. Written in careful detail by an expert
horticulturist. This hard to obtain cult classic is once again
available. Glossary.
Iowa is the only state that lies entirely within the natural region
of the tallgrass prairie. Early documents indicate that 85 percent
of the state - close to 30 million acres - was covered by prairie
vegetation at the time of Euro-American settlement. By 1930 the
prairie sod had been almost totally converted to cropland; only
about 30,000 acres of the original "great green sea" remained. Now,
in this gracefully illustrated manual, Shirley Shirley has created
a step-by-step guide to reconstructing the natural landscape of
Iowa and the Upper Midwest. Chapters on planning, obtaining and
selecting plants and seeds, starting seeds indoors, preparing the
site, planting, and maintenance set the stage for comprehensive
species accounts. Shirley gives firsthand information on soil,
moisture, sun and pH requirements; location, size, and structure;
blooming time and color; and propagation, germination, and
harvesting for more than a hundred wildflowers and grasses.
Shirley's sketches - all drawn from native plants and from
seedlings that she grew herself - will be valuable for even the
most experienced gardener. While other books typically feature only
the flowering plant, her careful drawings show the three stages of
the seedling, the flower, and the seedhead with seeds as well as
the entire plant. This practical and attractive volume will help
anyone dedicated to reconstructing the lost "emerald growth" of the
historic tallgrass prairie.
Covering the native and naturalized wild plants of England, Scotland and Wales, this reference guide to plants and flowers contains over 500 colour images.
ISA has developed a series of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for
the purpose of interpreting tree care standards and providing
guidelines of practice for arborists, tree workers, and the people
who employ their services.Tree injection is the process of applying
a treatment into the active xylem of a tree for distribution
throughout the entire tree. This BMP provides guidance for
arborists who use tree injection to systemically treat trees for
pest problems, nutrient deficiencies, or growth regulation. This
2nd edition print includes 11 full-color images, including updated
and brand-new illustrations. Topics in this BMP include: Why Use
Tree Injection? Types of Tree Injections Potential Damage from Tree
Injection Application Considerations Administering Injections
Record Keeping and Legal Considerations Tree Ring Porosity of
Hardwood Tree Genera Sample Bid Specifications and Tree Injection
Contract Language ( (c)2022, softcover, 43 pp.)*Replaces 1st
edition (2015)
Enjoy discovering the hows and whys behind growing a beautiful
garden through 293 color images. From learning the profiles of each
individual plant and their basic needs to maintaining a garden
community, this book offers a fun and whimsical approach to
developing your green thumb. You'll learn how to choose the right
plants for growing your best garden. Think of it as staging a
theatrical production, with tips for lighting, temperature,
drainage, and developing a sustainable landscape. The text is
entertaining, with easy-to-remember facts and suggestions for
putting on the best garden show ever. This book is great for both
the beginner and seasoned gardener, landscape artists,
horticulturalists, and everyone who just loves looking at beautiful
flowers and plants.
What could be a more refreshing addition to a garden than the sight
and sound of bubbling, gurgling, flowing water? This lushly
illustrated guide gives an overview of various exquisite styles,
with advice on planning, construction, oxygenation and
filtration.Inspirational pictures and diagrams showcase a willow
pattern, castaway island and Japanese water gardens. In addition to
information on stocking ponds with plants, fish and other aquatic
life, there is full coverage of maintenance, improvements and
troubleshooting.
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