Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Growing Fritillaries written by Michael James Jefferson-Brown and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Growing Fritillaries written by Michael James Jefferson-Brown and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 100 species of this garden plant are listed, with full descriptions and growing requirements. Illustrated with colour photography and pencil drawings as aids to identification. Indexed.
Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Growing Fritillaries written by Michael Jefferson-Brown and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until now, relatively few fritillaries have been known to the gardener but with The Gardener's Guide to Growing Fritillaries over 100 species are detailed with full descriptions and growing requirements.
Download or read book The Kew Gardener s Guide to Growing Bulbs written by Richard Wilford and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new Kew guide to planting and cultivating bulbs features 12 easy and inspiring projects, detailed information on 66 of the most important species to grow, accompanied by Kew's beautiful botanical illustrations. With expert advice from Kew bulb expert Richard Wilford and the Kew Gardens team, this is the ultimate companion to growing and planting with bulbs. In this book Richard Wilford shows the key differences between bulbs, corms and tubers, he explains the importance of planting times and techniques, he explains simple methods for propagation, as well as planting instructions for growing in borders, within grassy areas or in containers. He identifies the most popular flowering times and provides bulbs of interest all year round. He presents all the important bulbs, from winter snowdrops, crocuses, cyclamen, hyacinths, irises; spring daffodils, tulips, snowflakes, lily-of-the-valley; summer alliums, lilies, agapanthus, foxtail lily; as well as autumn snowflakes, colchicum, cyclamen and amaryllis. The 12 special projects are broad and attractive. They comprise: how to grow and display ornamental onions; how to plant hippeastrums indoors on a windowsill; how to establish a carpet of anemones; how to layer bulbs in containers 'lasagne' style; how to plant a drift of snake's head fritillaries; how to establish bulbs in a shady border; how to design a spring bulb extravaganza; how to make a cutting patch for bulbs; how to grow tulips from seed; how to naturalise autumn-flowering bulbs; how to establish a winter bulb garden; and how to time a three-month display of tulips. Bulb problems and pests easily handled in the troubleshooting section, and a handy checklist of what to do when guides growers throughout the year. The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Bulbs is part of the Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing series and is accompanied by Growing Herbs, Growing House Plants, Growing Vegetables, Growing Orchids and Growing Fruit. The only book you'll need to grow more than 66 species, beautifully, practically, successfully.
Download or read book The Ultimate Flower Gardener s Guide written by Jenny Rose Carey and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide gives home gardeners the confidence they need to create the flower-filled garden of their dreams. Jenny Rose Carey proposes a holistic approach to flower gardening with a refreshing twist. Instead of concentrating primarily on color, it brings flower shape and texture to the fore, helping homeowners make plant choices that come together in an aesthetically pleasing way. The featured plants include both perennials and annuals, and all have been chosen for their ease of care, attractiveness to pollinators, and environmental friendliness. Carey also shares information on planning for year-round color and design strategies for a range of spaces. The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide is a complete road map to a successful and satisfying flower-focused garden.
Download or read book The Kew Gardener s Guide to Growing Bulbs written by Richard Wilford and published by Frances Lincoln. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new Kew guide to planting and cultivating bulbs features 12 easy and inspiring projects, detailed information on 66 of the most important species to grow, accompanied by Kew's beautiful botanical illustrations. With expert advice from Kew bulb expert Richard Wilford and the Kew Gardens team, this is the ultimate companion to growing and planting with bulbs. In this book Richard Wilford shows the key differences between bulbs, corms and tubers, he explains the importance of planting times and techniques, he explains simple methods for propagation, as well as planting instructions for growing in borders, within grassy areas or in containers. He identifies the most popular flowering times and provides bulbs of interest all year round. He presents all the important bulbs, from winter snowdrops, crocuses, cyclamen, hyacinths, irises; spring daffodils, tulips, snowflakes, lily-of-the-valley; summer alliums, lilies, agapanthus, foxtail lily; as well as autumn snowflakes, colchicum, cyclamen and amaryllis. The 12 special projects are broad and attractive. They comprise: how to grow and display ornamental onions; how to plant hippeastrums indoors on a windowsill; how to establish a carpet of anemones; how to layer bulbs in containers 'lasagne' style; how to plant a drift of snake's head fritillaries; how to establish bulbs in a shady border; how to design a spring bulb extravaganza; how to make a cutting patch for bulbs; how to grow tulips from seed; how to naturalise autumn-flowering bulbs; how to establish a winter bulb garden; and how to time a three-month display of tulips. Bulb problems and pests easily handled in the troubleshooting section, and a handy checklist of what to do when guides growers throughout the year. The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Bulbs is part of the Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing series and is accompanied by Growing Herbs, Growing House Plants, Growing Vegetables, Growing Orchids and Growing Fruit. The only book you'll need to grow more than 66 species, beautifully, practically, successfully.
Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Growing Irises written by Geoff Stebbings and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the iris, this guide allocates each species to its recommended growing area, such as the water garden, the shady garden, the summer border, and the rock garden. All plants are cross-referenced to classification chapters which explain how the genus is made up.
Download or read book Gardener s Guide to Bulbs written by Christine Skelmersdale and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bulbs are always a delight for gardeners, whether used to burst freely in drifts or caught to add colour and exuberance within a border or container. This book captures that sense of joy by celebrating the potential of bulbs throughout the year. Organized into seasons, it gives practical advice on growing and - especially - choosing bulbs for the garden. Practical - how and where to grow, planting for succession. Comprehensive - detailed listing of the most common and interesting bulbs. Inspirational - ideas for the ordinary gardener and detailed reference for the more experienced. Illustrated with over 400 glorious photographs of bulbs in settings and as close-ups - this book will be a treasure house of ideas and advice for all gardeners. This lavish book provides a detailed reference to be enjoyed equally by those simply wanting to dip into its pages and those seeking a longer overview of bulbs in the garden. It is arranged into seasons and gives practical advice on growing and choosing bulbs. Gloriously illustrated with over 400 photographs of bulbs both in close-ups and in settings. Christine Skelmersdale is a leading bulb expert with over forty years experience growing and showing bulbs both commerically and privately.
Download or read book Gardener s Guide to The Perennial Creeping Phlox written by Paul R. Wonning and published by Mossy Feet Books. This book was released on 1901 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creeping phlox is a tough, low maintenance plant suitable for the perennial rock garden. In Gardener‘s Guide to the Perennial Creeping, the gardener will find all the information needed to grow it. Creeping phlox has many varieties available and you will find the most readily obtainable ones listed here. With its bright, eye popping flowers; native perennial creeping phlox brightens the perennial flower garden in early spring. The flowers on this pretty, native full sun perennial appear in April and last into early May. The Gardener’s Guide to the Full Sun Perennial Flower Garden Series contains twenty full sun perennial flowers for the home perennial flower garden. The flower guides have the information the gardener needs to grow the plants successfully. From culture, propagation and best varieties, each guide contains complete information on each plant. Gardener’s Guide to the Perennial Creeping Phlox is the twentieth, and last, book in this series. creeping phlox, moss phlox, phlox subulata, rock garden, phlox creeping, perennial plant, full sun flower
Download or read book Growing Freesia Bulbs written by Lucky James and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a step by step guide on how to grow and care for Freesia Bulbs. Everything you need to know about Freesia is contain in this book; the best varieties of Freesia, pest and disease control in Freesia, soil requirement, light requirement, How to grow Freesia in containers, etc. This book contains everything about growing Freesia Bulbs.
Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Plant Conservation written by Nina T. Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Kew Gardener s Guide to Growing Bulbs written by Richard Wilford and published by Frances Lincoln. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new Kew guide to planting and cultivating bulbs features 12 easy and inspiring projects, detailed information on 66 of the most important species to grow, accompanied by Kew's beautiful botanical illustrations. With expert advice from Kew bulb expert Richard Wilford and the Kew Gardens team, this is the ultimate companion to growing and planting with bulbs. In this book Richard Wilford shows the key differences between bulbs, corms and tubers, he explains the importance of planting times and techniques, he explains simple methods for propagation, as well as planting instructions for growing in borders, within grassy areas or in containers. He identifies the most popular flowering times and provides bulbs of interest all year round. He presents all the important bulbs, from winter snowdrops, crocuses, cyclamen, hyacinths, irises; spring daffodils, tulips, snowflakes, lily-of-the-valley; summer alliums, lilies, agapanthus, foxtail lily; as well as autumn snowflakes, colchicum, cyclamen and amaryllis. The 12 special projects are broad and attractive. They comprise: how to grow and display ornamental onions; how to plant hippeastrums indoors on a windowsill; how to establish a carpet of anemones; how to layer bulbs in containers 'lasagne' style; how to plant a drift of snake's head fritillaries; how to establish bulbs in a shady border; how to design a spring bulb extravaganza; how to make a cutting patch for bulbs; how to grow tulips from seed; how to naturalise autumn-flowering bulbs; how to establish a winter bulb garden; and how to time a three-month display of tulips. Bulb problems and pests easily handled in the troubleshooting section, and a handy checklist of what to do when guides growers throughout the year. The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Bulbs is part of the Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing series and is accompanied by Growing Herbs, Growing House Plants, Growing Vegetables, Growing Orchids and Growing Fruit. The only book you'll need to grow more than 66 species, beautifully, practically, successfully.
Download or read book Growing Amaryllis Bulbs written by Lucky James and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a step by step guide on how to grow and care for Amaryllis bulb. Everything you need to know about Amaryllis plant are contain in this book; The best varieties of Amaryllis, disease control, soil requirement, light requirement, how to grow amaryllis indoor and outdoor, etc. This book contains everything about amaryllis bulb.
Download or read book A Gardener s Guide to Botany written by Scott Zona and published by . This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Fascinating and In-Depth Look at the Endless Wonders of the plant kingdom. Join botanist Scott Zona on a journey into the incredible world of plants. A Gardener's Guide to Botany-Is a fun botanical romp that introduces the science behind how and why plants are at the foundation of all life on Earth. In layman's language, you'll unearth what separates plants from people and how the adaptations they've developed over eons influence what plants look like today and how they grow and survive in a tremendous diversity of climates. Lush illustrations and full-color photography of some of the world's most captivating plants (and plenty of common ones, too) will leave you even more in love with plants than you were when you cracked open the very first page. Discover the chlorophyll-infused science behind how plants: React to their environment to adapt and "know" when it's ideal for supporting growth, Access water and nutrients, including through partnerships with other living organisms, Reproduce in ingenious and astonishing ways, both with and without sex, Disperse their genes via seeds spread by wind, water, animals, or even by the plant itself 8 Protect themselves from predators with defenses like spines, waxes, and toxic compounds such as cyanide, cocaine, nicotine, quinine, and many others, Communicate with each other-and with other living organisms both above and below the ground-through chemical messaging systems Whether you're an advanced gardener with acres of green to tend or a new plant parent with a single fern on a windowsill, this is a revelatory look at what makes plants tick. Join Dr. Zona on a beautiful botanical adventure. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Complete Gardener s Guide written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-19 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Gardener's Guide is a new, one-stop manual for both beginner and more experienced gardeners, containing all the practical techniques, inspirational ideas, and problem-solving advice you need to make and maintain a garden of any size. This bright new manual focuses on the skills you need as your garden develops, from basic techniques and simple tools to get started, to planning and design to help you create the garden you want. Beautiful photographs illustrate attractive, achievable planting designs and effects for outdoor spaces of every shape and size.
Download or read book What Gardeners Grow written by Bloom and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the right plant for the right place from an encyclopaedia of flowers, shrubs, herbs and more as chosen by the world’s best gardeners, designers and horticulturists.
Download or read book You Grow Girl written by Gayla Trail and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-16 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!
