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"Native trees grow much faster than non-native trees. But even
experienced horticulturists can be mystified about how nature sows
and germinates seeds especially acorns and walnuts."
Thanks to this book, any gardener can now grow trees from seeds
within as little as ten years. The secrets are to know what seeds
to collect and how to prepare and plant them. From their extensive
knowledge, the authors guide the reader in identifying native
trees, vines and shrubs and describe howto propagate them.
Growing Trees from Seed covers the ecology, abundance, fruit
characteristics and edibility of the more than 200 species
discussed in this book. There is expert guidance on when to gather
fruits, how to extract seeds from the fruit, and when and how to
treat and germinate the seed, plus information on transplanting and
expected growth rate. Alerts throughout the book identify closely
related non-native species now common to various regions.
Many illustrations and descriptions help the reader with plant
identification. A seed-treatment guide provides a handy
reference.
Among the trees, vines and shrubs covered are: Alders Beeches
Berries Birches Cedars Cherries Chestnuts Clematis Dogwoods Elms
Firs and pines Hickories Junipers Laurels Maples Oaks Plums Poplars
Spruces Walnuts Willows.
There is no better guidebook on how to grow native trees from
seed.
With this manual for choosing the right trees in the central valley
region of California, prospective planters can weigh their options
and pick the trees that best suit their sites. Healthy, mature
trees can add substantial value to property; sickly trees, however,
can cost an equally substantial amount. The expertise of a
professional arborist is collected and made accessible here for any
reader who wishes to invest in trees for landscaping. Plenty of
troubleshooting tips cover problems from blight to bugs, and each
of the 40 featured species has a complete entry describing its
benefits for both land and landowner.
Vertical gardening adds an extra dimension to gardens and this book
will cover the ins and outs of growing climbers and wall plants to
get the very best in terms of cover, cropping and flowering. It
will look at flowering plants, fruit and some vegetable plants, and
how to make the most of every available space in your garden.
Includes: * creative ideas for using climbing plants and wall
shrubs effectively in the garden * quick lists of climbing plants
for specific purposes, conditions or effects * A-Z profiles of
recommended plants * practical advice on training, pruning and
propagation * illustrated step-by-step guides to essential
techniques Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these
definitive practical 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
successfully grow climbers and wall shrubs.
As long as there have been gardens, box has played a part. In A
Gardener's Guide to Box, experienced box specialist, Jenny Alban
Davies, describes the use of box in a wide range of garden designs
and situations. Along with useful information about the nurture of
box plants as well as how to maintain clipped box in an optimal
state from year to year, this book also explains the best way to
grow healthy box, with the most up-to-date advice on its care.
Topics include: designing with box in different styles and in small
as well as large gardens; descriptions of twenty Buxus species and
cultivars, with notes about their use in the garden; how to keep
box topiary planted in containers healthy, and advice on
controlling pests and diseases. Whether you are planning to plant a
knot garden, dealing with a recent attack of blight or caterpillar,
growing a box hedge from cuttings or creating your own topiary
shape from an untouched plant, this book will give you the know-how
to do it.
The book covers all the technical aspects of planting trees, such
as how to incorporate them into the garden design; mixed border
plantings; group plantings and woodland schemes, avenues; hedges,
screens and windbreaks; and in tree collections. There are also
useful how-to sections that explore the practicalities of growing
and propagating trees.
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