Author : Graham Rice
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 42,65 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Describes the physical characteristics and hardiness of more than five thousand alphabetized perennials, provides guidance on their cultivation and propagation, and includes over a thousand color photos, sidebars on pests and other topics, and an index of common names.
Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher :
Page : 751 pages
File Size : 20,95 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780751308624
The definitive practical guide to gardening bull;Features expert advice on gardening techniques, planning and maintenance, and on growing ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables bull;Draws on the expertise of 50 specialist contributors under the eminent editorship of Christopher Brickell bull;More than 3,000 specially commissioned colour photographs, including 400 step-by-step sequences bull;Comprehensively revised and expanded to include new plants and gardening styles, and the very latest horticultural developments
Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher : DK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,19 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Flower gardening
ISBN : 9780756668570
Packed with 8,000 plants for every climate--inside and out--from trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, biennials, bulbs, water plants, and cacti, the "AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers" is a must-have reference for all gardeners! This fully revised and updated edition features a brighter, clearer design and improved navigation--cataloging plants by color, season, and size--that makes the book more intuitive for the reader
Author : Peter Robinson
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 39,27 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Gives hands-on advice on designing and creating formal and informal water gardens with still or moving water, stones, bridges, lighting, decking, or fish. Includes a catalog of over 150 plants suitable for water gardens and over 700 photographs and illustrations.
Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher :
Page : 1080 pages
File Size : 12,67 MB
Release : 1999-09-30
Category :
ISBN : 9780751345209
The 15000 plants featured in this encyclopedia have been selected by consultants from the UK, North America and Europe. They include not only tried and tested garden favourites, but also a selection of unusual species and cultivars. The plants are arranged alphabetically by botanical name. Common names are cross-referenced throughout, enabling plants to be found easily, even if the botanical name is unfamiliar. Synonyms are similaly cross-referenced. The introduction describes and explains the A-Z section, including detailed features on the plant kingdom, plant nomenclature, types and shapes. Basic concepts of hardiness, cultivation and propogation are set out in straightforward language. The A-Z section consists of individual descriptions of 15000 plants. Plants are arranged alphabetically by botanical name, with an introduction for each genus, as well as background data on the botanical family, geographical origin, native habitat, the range of plants within the genus and any unusual qualities. Symbols show the basic shape of all treees featured, while more detailed illustrations help to explain the range of flower shapes, leaf types and habitats within a particular group.
Author : Pippa Greenwood
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 23,82 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Offers hundreds of photographs to help identify common garden pests and diseases, and gives detailed advice on treatment, control, and prevention.
Author : Michael A. Dirr
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 47,69 MB
Release : 2016-03-17
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604697431
3500 photographs. Over 380 genera. More than 3700 species and cultivars. Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is the most comprehensive visual reference to more than 3700 species and cultivars. From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features thousands of plants and all the essential details for identification, planting, and care. Color photographs show each tree's habit in winter, distinctive bark patterns, fall color, and more. Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is a critical addition to any garden library.
Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 21,40 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
The definitive practical guide to gardening techniques, planning, and maintenance--Cover.
Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 37,65 MB
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0241308518
Cultivate your perfect garden with RHS Pruning & Training's unrivalled guidance for over 800 trees, shrubs, and climbing plants. Fully updated by the RHS experts, RHS Pruning & Training uses clear, step-by-step instructions and fantastic photography to perfectly illustrate the secrets to pruning and training your plants. Whether you're a novice gardener or an amateur expert, RHS Pruning & Training is packed with plenty of information on all plant types including fruits, roses, shrubs, and trees. Learn specialised techniques including coppicing, pollarding, and pinch pruning for specific plant types, and prune your garden to perfection all year round.
Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 16,48 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Combining the authority of the AHS with the visual expertise of DK, this full-color gardening reference is the definitive guide for gardeners. Simply the definitive full-color reference to the horticulture of North America, AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers contains more than 8,000 plant profiles, over 4,250 photographs, and practical advice on everything from cultivation, pests, and diseases, to plant selection and identification
