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Whether it's a small citrus plant or a large vine, conservatory plants are more popular than ever. Collins Practical Gardener Conservatory & Greenhouse Gardening is bursting with practical advice and step-by-step instructions covering everything from choosing and planning a structure to filling it full of plants and keeping them thriving. Covers all the technical know-how you'll need including planning permission, different types of structure available and how to keep your greenhouse clean. The book is a complete guide to how to maintain different types of growing conditions using heaters, ventilation, water systems, light and shade, and tips on what plants grow best in which environment. it contains all the information you will need on feeding, watering, repotting, pruning and support - even advice on keeping your plants healthy while you're on holiday! A comprehensive A-Z directory of all commonly available conservatory and greenhouse plants provides an at-a-glance reference for care needs and individual varieties. Another invaluable feature is the diagnostic troubleshooting chart, enabling you to identify plant problems from the symptoms.
Bursting with information, advice and practical tips this informative guide to conservatory and greenhouse gardening is the most attractive and down-to-earth reference of its kind. Contents: / INTRODUCTION. / BUYING AND BUILDING A GREENHOUSE/ CONSERVATORY -Choosing a greenhouse -Siting and erecting a greenhouse./conservatory / PLANNING YOUR GREENHOUSE -Planning the space -Temperature -Water -Light / CARING FOR THE PLANTS -Soil -Watering -Humidity -Feeding -Cleaning -Support -Pruning / PROPAGATION / SEASON BY SEASON GUIDE. -Maintaining the greenhouse -A-Z directory -Troubleshooting Chart -Pests and diseases
Bursting with information, advice and practical tips this informative guide to conservatory and greenhouse gardening is the most attractive and down-to-earth reference of its kind. Contents: / INTRODUCTION. / BUYING AND BUILDING A GREENHOUSE/ CONSERVATORY -Choosing a greenhouse -Siting and erecting a greenhouse./conservatory / PLANNING YOUR GREENHOUSE -Planning the space -Temperature -Water -Light / CARING FOR THE PLANTS -Soil -Watering -Humidity -Feeding -Cleaning -Support -Pruning / PROPAGATION / SEASON BY SEASON GUIDE. -Maintaining the greenhouse -A-Z directory -Troubleshooting Chart -Pests and diseases
Indoor plants: everyone has them, but few people are aware of the incredible range of weird and wonderful species it is possible to grow -- and it seems even fewer people know how to keep them alive! This new title in the highly successful Collins Practical Gardener series will show you how. The opening practical section takes an in-depth look at the specialised microclimates of a house -- how they change from room to room, and how they affect the growing conditions of plants. The book then takes the major groups of indoor plants -- foliage, flowering, temporary and cacti & other succulents -- and demonstrates the basic care requirements for each. In addition, there are special sections on propagating to increase your stock, grooming and cleaning plants, plus a troubleshooting chapter on dealing with pests and diseases. Properly cared for, house plants can become a major part of the decoration of your house, and this book includes an extensive chapter on all aspects of interior decorating with plants -- featuring inspirational ideas on pots and planters, where to position them and how to combine plants for impressive displays in every room.
Contents include:* Indoor Microclimates; Basic Care -- watering, feeding, heat, light and soil; Grooming and Maintenance; Propagation; Designing with Indoor Plants; A-Z Directory of Indoor Plants; Troubleshooting; Pests and Diseases
Contents include:* Indoor Microclimates; Basic Care -- watering, feeding, heat, light and soil; Grooming and Maintenance; Propagation; Designing with Indoor Plants; A-Z Directory of Indoor Plants; Troubleshooting; Pests and Diseases