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The Pruning Specialist (519 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 08:54:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

The Essential Guide to Caring for Shrubs, Trees, Climbers, Hedges, Conifers, Roses and Fruit Trees (Specialist Series) | Beautifully illustrated and encyclopedic in scope, this is the only guide you’ll ever need to become a pruning expert. It includes a vast wealth of information on trimming all types of plant life, from shrubs, trees, climbers and hedges to conifers, roses and fruit-bearing vegetation. You’ll also benefit from the special sections on working with arches, tunnels and topiary. ...

The Bamboo, Grass & Palm Specialist (498 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.10 2007 on 09:07:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

The Essential Guide to Selecting, Growing and Propagating Bamboos, Grasses and Palms (Specialist Series) | Bamboos, grasses, and palms: these versatile, easy-to-maintain plants include a huge range of textures, forms, sizes, colors, and flowering times. With literally hundreds to choose from, there is one suitable for every garden and climate. Starting with the basics of plant identification, this guide also provides buying tips, planting information, cultivation, propagation, and displays. Inva ...

Hertfordshire Garden History (453 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.11 2007 on 09:47:25 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Miscellany | Local history at its best, this history of outstanding gardens in Hertfordshire is written by specialist garden historians based in the area, and includes new and original research. The range of periods and subjects covered within a very close focus on one county—from the 17th to the 20th century, and from grand aristocratic estates to humble town gardens—make for an absorbing read. ...

Collins Wildlife Gardener (456 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:33:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This is the ultimate gardening book for all wildlife lovers, written by the leading expert in the field. This book debunks the myth that you need to grow a jungle to attract wildlife, and instead shows how to create suitable habitats without compromising on the aesthetics. The book begins by examining the appeal of gardening for wildlife and why it is ecologically beneficial to do so, then goes on to teach the essential principles for creating wildlife-friendly habitats. A detailed resources sec ...

Clivias (774 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.04 2007 on 11:54:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Clivias are classed among the most desirable of all connoisseur plants, offering not only spectacular flowers but also interesting variations in both leaf variegation and plant form. Despite their reputation as specialist plants, however, clivias are surprisingly easy to grow and tolerant of abuse. Koopowitz has written the first book to delightfully detail the genus Clivia . ...

Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns (911 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 10:31:24 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Gardeners who seek an up-to-date, authoritative guide to the wealth of garden-worthy ferns available today will find none better than Sue Olsen. Drawing from four decades of experience as a fern specialist, Olsen leads the reader through every genus with horticultural merit, focusing primarily on the temperate species but also including tropical ones. The remarkably comprehensive plant directory presents succinct descriptions for nearly 1000 ferns and fern allies from Acrostichum to Woodwardia, ...

Gardener's Question Time (420 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.03 2008 on 11:28:53 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Plant Chooser | Shortlisted for a Guild of Garden Writers’ Award. • Showcasing 700 plants and many more varieties, placing them in the calendar when they are at their best. • This book is inspired by the popular ‘plant of the week’ feature on BBC Radio 4’s favourite gardening programme. • The authors are four of Britain’s most popular gardening broadcasters, individually contributing their specialist knowledge to produce the ultimate reference guide. ...

Flowering Plant Families of the World (1015 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.04 2007 on 08:45:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This definitive book, now completely updated, will remain a key reference for gardeners, botanists and plant professionals worldwide. ...

Perennial Vegetables (507 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:35:29 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

From Artichokes to Zuiki Taro, A Gardeners Guide to Over 100 Delicious and Easy to Grow Edibles | There is a fantastic array of vegetables you can grow in your garden, and not all of them are annuals. In Perennial Vegetables the adventurous gardener will find information, tips, and sound advice on less common edibles that will make any garden a perpetual, low-maintenance source of food. ...