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Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods
A full-colour and beautifully illustrated guide into transforming
your existing garden or plot of land into a modern,
visually-stunning - but also easily achieved and maintained -
space. Including full-colour images and tips and tricks from
gardening experts and Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners Harry
and David Rich as well as suggestions tailored to various garden
types, this is a must-read for anyone wanting that little bit of
paradise to escape to at home... 'Full of creativity and good
ideas... plenty here to whet the appetite of an aspiring garden
designer' -- Gardens Illustrated 'Love Your Plot is a book to read
right through and then dip into again to bring a particular idea or
method of working back into focus.' -- Garden Design Journal 'Very
inspiring' -- ***** Reader review 'This book is a joy to own,
beautifully written and illustrated. It's crammed with information,
easy to read and fantastic inspiration' -- ***** Reader review
'Awesome book. Clear and easy to understand with lots of useful
tips' -- ***** Reader review 'Best book ever for any garden
designer - an excellent read' -- ***** Reader review 'A gold mine
of garden design wisdom' -- ***** Reader review
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Fusing conceptual garden design with the beauty of the natural
landscape, twice Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners and stars
of BBC's Garden Rescue Harry and David Rich are here to show you
how you can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful Eden, no
matter what plot you have. In Love Your Plot Harry and David set
out to help you transform your outdoor space into an inspiration
green haven by making nature work for you. Fusing different outdoor
elements, such as coastal and woodland landscapes, alongside key
design principles, they will show you how to create a modern,
practical and visually stunning outdoor space that will awe and
inspire - and that is crucially easy to maintain. Complete with
practical tips, unique sketches and designs, planting suggestions
and stunning full-colour visuals, Love Your Plot will have you
reaching for the spade and wellies in no time at all to create your
own Eden, no matter what plot you've got.
A little plant science grows a long way Plant Science for Gardeners
empowers growers to analyze common problems, find solutions, and
make better decisions in the garden for optimal plant health and
productivity. Most gardeners learn by accumulating rules - water
once a week, never dry out snowdrop bulbs, prune lilacs after
flowering, plant garlic in October-the list is endless. Rules take
years to learn and yet leave you floundering when the unexpected
strikes and plants look unhealthy, produce poorly, or die. There is
a better way. By understanding the basic biology of how plants
grow, you can become a thinking gardener with the confidence to
problem solve for optimized plant health and productivity. Learn
the science and ditch the rules! Coverage includes: The biology of
roots, stems, leaves, and flowers Understanding how plants function
as whole organisms The role of nutrients and inputs Vegetables,
flowers, grasses, and trees and shrubs Propagation and genetics
Sidebars that explode common gardening myths Tips for evaluating
plant problems and finding solutions. Whether you're a home
gardener, micro-farmer, market gardener, or homesteader, this
entertaining and accessible guide shortens the learning curve and
gives you the knowledge to succeed no matter where you live.
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