RHS Good Plant Guide

Author: Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain)
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781405362986
Category : Plants, Ornamental
Languages : en
Pages : 704

Book Description
The ultimate plant guide, now fully up-to-date and revisedWhether you want to cultivate the classic English rose or grow a crop of climbing French beans, choose plants with confidence with the RHS Good Plant Guide. Recommends over 3,000 trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, bedding plants, fruits and vegetables for every garden situation and with more than 1,500 colourful photos and illustrations - all readily available from nurseries and garden centres - this will ensure your garden flourishes all year round.Whether you are a green-fingered guru or are just starting out, enjoy good plants all year round

Practical Houseplant Book

Author: Zia Allaway
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744034612
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Twelve inspiring projects, plus 200 in-depth plant profiles with detailed useful information and care instructions to help you cultivate and care for your houseplants. Learn how to choose which plants to use where, care for your houseplants to keep them healthy, and use plants to best effect in your home, with trusted advice, creative inspiration, strong visual aesthetic, and practical step-by-step detail. Two hundred plant profiles provide information and care instructions for a wide variety of plants, including ferns, orchids, and succulents, while a dozen step-by-step photographic projects offer exciting ideas for using plants to decorate your home or greenhouse--from eye-catching terrariums to a living succulent wall to a floating kokedama "string garden." With information on plant care, propagation, pests and diseases, pruning, and problem-solving, The Practical Houseplant Book is the essential guide for indoor gardeners.

RHS Good Plant Guide

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751305326
Category : Plants
Languages : en
Pages : 576

Book Description

RHS Good Plant Guide

Author: Dorling Kindersley
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781409349860
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 560

Book Description
This guide is the essential, well informed companion for expert and novice gardeners alike, helping them to choose perfect plants for every situation with confidence.

RHS Good Plant Guide

Author: Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751308129
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 672

Book Description
This pocket-sized plant guide lists over 3000 plants that have received the Society's Award of Garden Merit, given only to outstanding plants that are deemed to be excellent for garden use, that are easy to grow, reliably healthy and with outstanding ornamental or productive qualities. There is a quick reference listing which recommends a range of plants for every situation: plants for problem sites, quick container solutions, the best in summer bedding and high performance fruit and vegetable varieties.

RHS Get Growing

Author: Holly Farrell
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 071125107X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
Put the fun into gardening with this beautifully illustrated guide to growing plants indoors and out. For parents and children who enjoy engaging with the outdoors and want to do more activities together, this beautifully designed book explains how plants work, describes the building blocks of gardening, and shows how to grow everything from cacti to cucumbers. With great facts and practical projects, giving the reader a lot of information it's an ideal introduction for complete beginners, designed to inspire a life-long love of gardening.

Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers

Author: Christopher Brickell
Publisher: DK
ISBN: 9780756668570
Category : Flower gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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

RHS How To Garden When You're New To Gardening

Author: The Royal Horticultural Society
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241431417
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
If the desire to start a garden has been planted in your heart, then this essential guide is a wonderful companion to accompany you on your new adventure! If you're not sure of the first steps to take, this handbook takes the anxiety out of plotting and planting and equips you with all the know-how and confidence you need to get digging into your garden. Creating a garden that you can enjoy and keep looking beautiful all year round is easier than you think!With the expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, you'll find simple step-by-step instructions, with clear images to help you create your dream garden, no matter the size and scale. Get to know your garden and choose plants that will grow well in particular soil types and conditions year after year. From growing root crop to cutting back ivy, this book gives you lots of simple garden ideas and projects that you can do yourself. Even if you've never sowed a seed or pulled a weed, RHS How to Garden When You're New To Gardening contains everything you need to kickstart your new outdoor hobby! This refreshingly accessible book is perfect for the novice gardener who wants to make the most of whatever garden they have. Your Guide to Creating the Garden of Your Dreams Do you want to create a garden you can show off with pride? Would you like to grow your own food? This book will get you started quickly! By following the simple steps and projects outlined in this book, you will reap instant rewards and long-term successes so that you can enjoy your garden in all seasons. Inside the pages of this comprehensive gardening book, you'll discover: - Clear definitions and descriptions of the different types of plants. - Tips on choosing the type of garden you want. - Easy-to-follow instructions for choosing the right plants for your soil. - Simple step-by-step instructions to producing your first crop. - Practical gardening advice on planting, growing, and caring for different plants.

RHS Propagating Plants

Author:
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780241662106
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

The Complete Gardener's Guide

Author: DK
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465499407
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A one-stop treasure trove from the experts at RHS that covers every aspect of gardening! Dreaming of having the perfect garden? Does it have a vegetable patch? Classic borders or flowers to attract wildlife? A picturesque garden for all to marvel at is achievable with this gardening guide, which gives you vital tools to achieve whatever you desire for your dream garden. Delve into this concise and practical guide to find all the gardening ideas and advice you need to create a spectacular, thriving garden. Here’s what you’ll find inside: • A comprehensive guide covering everything from growing in containers to planting a garden from scratch • Fully illustrated with detailed step-by-steps and inspirational gardening ideas • Detailed beginner’s guide to garden design, including step-by-step instructions for simple hard landscaping such as building a raised bed, creating a pond or laying a patio • Covers all aspects of planting styles, including “recipes” to make the most of different types of plants • Easy-to-follow guides on how to water, feed, prune and propagate your garden • Advice on problem-solving and controlling weeds and pests • A chapter full of Plant Chooser galleries to help you grow the right plant in the right place at the right time Learn how to plan, sow, plant and protect your garden throughout the year with expert tips and techniques that will see your garden flourishing. Discover how to design with plants by using color and texture to create inspirational displays, and keep them at their best with jargon-free guides to pruning and preventing pests and diseases. Undertake a new endeavor of DIY landscaping projects, which include laying your own patio or lawn, or building a raised bed ready for you to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Choose from a catalog of hundreds of different ornamental plants to find varieties that will thrive in your garden’s climate and provide seasonal interest throughout the year. The Complete Gardener’s Guide is the perfect all-round practical reference book for gardening beginners, also for those looking for a step up from a beginners’ gardening book.