Gardens surrounded by beautiful old trees--or stark new buildings--can now be transformed into wonderlands of tranquil beauty and grace, alive with delightful color and luxuriant foliage. An experienced shade gardener herself, Taylor tells you how to:
Roses represent love and beauty. Their colours and fragrance create the standard by which many other flowers are measured. Cultivated around the world for perfume, roses have a sweet and unforgettable scent. However, many would-be rose gardeners believe that roses require constant care and lavish doses of sprays and chemicals. Roses do require attention, but their glorious flowers make all your efforts worthwhile, and the roses in this book were chosen because they are tried-and-true, proven per...
This title is rich with descriptions and illustrations of more than 1000 readily available species and cultivars that will enliven and thrive in your shade garden. The easy-to-read format, illustrated with more than 300 photographs, makes this the perfect handy reference. You will find definitions of shade intensities; information about plant cultivation, maintenance, and pests and diseases; as well as lists of plants for specific landscape uses. Also included is a list of specialty nursery sour...
A stunning guide for gardeners keen to transform small and awkward outdoor spaces into beautiful and practical escapes. From courtyards to rooftops, Kate Gould draws on her experience as an award-winning garden designer to provide tailored solutions and inspirational ideas. Covering topics such as how to design and measure the perfect garden, choose and use the best materials and maintain a lush garden all year round, Urban Garden Design includes detailed advice for gardeners undeterred by limit...
The Shady Garden (Wayside Gardens Collection (Hardcover))
by Jane Taylor
Reveals the possibilities of planting in different shady situations, without neglecting the practical considerations of poor soil and lack of light. Whether you are gardening in a small shady courtyard or planning a woodland area or shaded border, the author has ideas and suggestions for creating a beautiful and successful planting scheme.
Miniature Moss Gardens presents expert advice and techniques from the birthplace of miniature gardening Japan.Friendly enough for total beginners and full of ideas and tips that experienced gardeners will love to read about, this moss gardening book brings you information on the following: Finding and collecting moss Cultivation and maintenance Choosing soils and other components Designing your garden for visual effect Choosing the best plants for your mini garden How to make a perfect Koke...
Gardening in Shade (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides)
by Linden Hawthorne
