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This book is part of a series which provides clear, full colour information on all the most popular areas of gardening. Written by professional horticulturalists, it aims to give a thorough introduction to all would-be gardening enthusiasts. The beauty of bedding plants is their temporary nature, creating a swathe of colour that can be repeated or changed each year. Whether formal or informal, bedding plants have the versatility to suit any garden. Examined here are many alternatives, from buying plants to sowing seed, from spring or summer displays, and from garden design to container bedding.
Many people have small sized gardens in these days of compact hosue design, which makes efficient garden planning and plant selection all the more important, to ensure colour all year round. This book tells you how in a clear and accessible way, and shows how an attractive and well laid out garden need not be expensive. Ian Murray is the author of "Practical Bedding Plants". This guide is part of a series which provides information on all of the most popular areas of gardening. Written by professional horticulturalists, it aims to give a thorough introduction to all would-be gardening enthusiasts.
This book is part of a series which provides clear, full colour information on all the most popular areas of gardening. Written by professional horticulturalists, it aims to give a thorough introduction to all would-be gardening enthusiasts. Clematis are one of the most popular of all climbing plants. This book gives all the information a new gardener will need to grow them successfully, including planting, cultivation, growing in tubs and other containers, and details on the choosing the correct plant for site and situation. Many of the most popular varieties are listed and illustrated.
One of a series aimed at the less experienced gardener, this book focuses on pruning, a skill which depends on a wide range of knowledge and technique. The book offers the beginner a course in the basics and covers tools and techniques for pruning trees, shrubs, climbers and hedges, roses, fruit trees and soft fruit. It also includes a season-by-season guide and an A-Z of plants, with tips on their individual needs. The author also wrote "Houseplants and Bottle Gardens".
This book is taken from a series which provides information on all areas of gardening. Written by professional horticulturalists, it aims to give a thorough introduction to all would-be gardening enthusiasts. Intended as an introduction to growing plants under glass either for the gardener who possesses a greenhouse or is thinking of getting one, this book offers advice on greenhouse types and features, plus full information on raising plants, flowers and vegetables from seed and from cuttings. It details all the most popular possibilities - from cucumbers, tomatoes, grapes, melons and strawberries to orchids, alpines, carnations and a wide variety of other species. This book also contains advice on care and maintenance, pests and diseases and a guide to the whole year in the the greenhouse.