Author: Diana Miller
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 0881928755
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 218
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Trees and shrubs are a valuable asset to a garden bringing structure, shade, year-round interest and the all-important vertical dimension. But choosing the right ones for small gardens is a fine art, and it's all too easy to end up with heavyweight shrubs overtaking the border, dysfunctional climbers and trees outgrowing their designated spaces. In this practical reference, woody plant expert Diana Miller takes the anguish out of the process by recommending plants and cultivation techniques that excel in small garden spaces. Small gardens require careful planting, and the book starts by considering plants that fulfil a particular design function, such as trees that provide the right levels of shade for an underplanting of choice bulbs, columnar or weeping trees for very restricted spaces, and specimen shrubs that provide an effective foil for herbaceous perennials in a mixed border. At the heart of this book is a comprehensive plant directory that provides detailed descriptions, including full cultivation advice for over 400 top-performing trees and shrubs. Further advice on pruning, information on planting to encourage wildlife and handy lists that allow readers to search by colour, height and other characteristics are invaluable.
Author: Moya L. Andrews
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253009065
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 165
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This beautifully illustrated book on landscape gardening addresses shrubs and how to determine which you should plant among your perennials and where. Shrubs provide the foundation for a pleasing, yet low-maintenance garden. They are long-lived, have the ornamental appeal of perennials, and provide variety in color, size, shape, and texture, as well as shelter and berries for birds. Shrubs can make attractive arrangements indoors and provide seasonal variation through the entire year. Gillian Harris's illustrations are botanically correct works of art that make this book absolutely irresistible.
Author: Marie Harrison
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN: 1561644390
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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Author and master gardener Harrison ("Gardening in the Coastal South, Southern Gardening, Groundcovers for the South") offers tips on how to identify, select, and care for the more than 100 flowering shrubs and small trees included in this full-color guide.
Author: Margaret Roach
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604698772
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 321
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“A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.
Author: Karen Chapman
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604696648
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 341
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Create a foliage-driven garden that dazzles! Although seductive, flowers, by their fleeting nature, are a fickle base to provide long-lasting gardens with year-round interest. Tackle this problem with the advice in Gardening with Foliage First. Learn how to first build a framework of foliage and then layer in flowers and other artistic elements as the finishing touches. This simple, recipe-style approach to garden design features 127 combinations for both sunny and shady gardens that work for a variety of climates and garden challenges.
Author: James Sykes Gamble
Publisher:
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 124
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Author: Nancy Rose
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452933057
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 450
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An all-in-one guide for northern gardeners seeking the perfect woody plants
Author: Austin Craig Apgar
Publisher:
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Category : Shrubs
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Author: Emma Sibley
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
ISBN: 9781787135062
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Learn how to care for your houseplant giants, from the glorious Fiddle Leaf Fig and impressive Banana Plant to the ever-popular Monstera – this book will cover 45 favorites and include everything you need to know about creating your own indoor jungle. Little Book, Big Plants will not only instruct you on how to best care for your gentle giants, but will also show you how to encourage growth and make your own natural fertiliser as you increase the size of your collection. Colorful, fun and gifty, this is the perfect companion for anyone looking to grow their plant family and take their foliage to the next level.
Author: Kristin Green
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604693878
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 225
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Presents simple lessons on propagating plants, providing plant profiles for self-sowing plants, spreaders, and plants that overwinter, and includes additional gardening tips and design ideas.