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Hot, dry summers, water restrictions, hosepipe bans - these words leave many of us filled with dread at the prospect of maintaining our much-loved gardens in such conditions. This book outlines the many ways you can conserve water and also how to adapt your planting to include plants that thrive in arid conditions.Graham Clarke trained in horticulture at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden and spent time working in the gardens at Buckingham Palace. He has been a gardening writer for 25 years and is the author of a number of GMC books. He lives in Bournemouth.
Alpine plants are often unfairly misunderstood as being hard to grow or only suited for rockeries. This guide explains versatility of alpine plants and the many ways in which readily available, hardy species can be grown as attractive features in any garden. All aspects of alpine cultivation and propagation are shown, as well as how to plant and maintain raised beds, troughs and containers. Other planting ideas such as, gravel areas, around ponds, paving and patios, walls and borders are fully explored and the comprehensive plant directory is packed with inspiration.
Many gardens have acid soil. Tell-tale signs will be adjacent gardens, or the wider landscape, containing masses of healthy plants such as rhododendrons, camellias and heathers. But it will also mean that there is a large range of plants that cannot be easily grown. How can you identify these? Are there suitable alternatives? And what are the tricks to get the best from your soil? This helpful and attractive book helps identify the acidity of your soil and the practical advice given here will ensure you plant wisely and help you to create the garden of your dreams.
This new title in the popular "Success with...Series" encourages us to make the most of and celebrate the areas of low-light in our gardens, filling them with shade-tolerant plants that will thrive and look fantastic. Create a cool and lush haven with delicate woodland species, or perhaps a more tropical feel. This practical advice will ensure you create a successful, shady area from concept to planting wisely. Graham Clarke trained in horticulture at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden, Wisley. He has been a gardening writer for 25 years, and is well-known for his contributions to magazines such as "Horticulture Week", "Organic Life", "Gardens Monthly" and "The Garden" (RHS). He lives in Bournemouth, on the English South Coast.
Sun-loving plants come in all shapes, colours and sizes, with endless potential for some stunning planting schemes. This book shows you how to select sun-loving varieties and plant with confidence whatever your experience and abilities. Drought-tolerant plants are increasingly popular and sought after by gardeners facing water restrictions and "Success with Sun-Loving Plants" shows how we can adapt the planting in our gardens to include species that love hot, dry conditions and will thrive with minimal water.
Everyone enjoys the calming influence of water and now you can bring this stunning feature into your garden. This inspirational, practical book, which is packed with sound advice and full-colour photographs, provides invaluable reference for all aspiring water gardeners. In this book, you will learn how to create a water feature in your garden and furnish it with plants. There is a comprehensive section on fish and wildlife and a season by season maintenance guide.
This is the latest in the popular Success with...series. It reveals how to make the most of a small plot, whether it be a courtyard or a window box. It features everything from design basics to how to grow fruit and vegetables. It includes a handy, illustrated A-Z directory of plants suited to small-space gardens. Space is something that all gardeners yearn for, but is a luxury that most city-dwellers don't have. This doesn't mean that areas of beautiful planting can't be made; it just takes a bit more planning. For those who have a shady courtyard, a windy balcony or a sun-baked patio, this book will help them to make the most of what they've got - whether it be to create a modern, urban oasis or just to grow some small-space-friendly veggies. It also reveals clever tricks and tips on how to make a space look bigger with vertical planting, optical illusions, using colour, perspective, containers, paving and pathways. Small gardens can be every bit as breathtakingly beautiful as any large plot. In fact, they can be even better.
Everyone loves roses, and this beautifully illustrated and practical book is essential reading for any amateur gardener with an interest in growing them. Here you will find all the advice and encouragement you need, in easy-to-follow format, together with a wealth of information on choosing the right roses, planting and then maintaining them. An extensive directory of varieties by type is also included, with detailed information on roses for ground cover, as well as hybrid teas, floribundas, shrubs, climbers, miniature and patio roses.