Author: Richard Wilford
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 071124717X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
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.
The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Bulbs
Gardener's Guide to Bulbs
Author: Christine Skelmersdale
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976662
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976662
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
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.
The Gardener's Guide to Bulbs
Author: Brian Mathew
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857321784
Category : Bulbs
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857321784
Category : Bulbs
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A Gardener's Guide to Bulbs
Author: Jane Courtier
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bulbs (Plants)
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bulbs (Plants)
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The Complete Book of Bulbs, Corms, Tubers, and Rhizomes
Author: Brian Mathew
Publisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 9780895775467
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In addition to offering numerous creative gardening ideas, this horticultural encyclopedia describes more than 750 species and varieties of plants.
Publisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 9780895775467
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In addition to offering numerous creative gardening ideas, this horticultural encyclopedia describes more than 750 species and varieties of plants.
The Gardener's Guide to Bulbs
Author: Kathy Brown
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9780857235237
Category : Bulbs (Plants)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This glorious book shows how bulbs transform your garden, not just spring but every season.
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9780857235237
Category : Bulbs (Plants)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This glorious book shows how bulbs transform your garden, not just spring but every season.
Taylor's Guide to Bulbs
Author: Barbara W. Ellis
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618068906
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Offers advice on how to grow bulbs and describes the characteristics of more than 400 bulb plants.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618068906
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Offers advice on how to grow bulbs and describes the characteristics of more than 400 bulb plants.
The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Bulbs
Author: Richard Wilford
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 071124717X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 071124717X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
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.
The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom
Author: Eileen Powell
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 9781580175173
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
A comprehensive, richly illustrated reference on how to grow plants from seed provides everything a gardener needs to know about germinating, growing, and cultivating more than five hundred different types of flowering plants, furnishing essential information on light, soil, spacing requirements, climate, general plant care, and propagation, with quick-reference charts covering more than one thousand species. Original.
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 9781580175173
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
A comprehensive, richly illustrated reference on how to grow plants from seed provides everything a gardener needs to know about germinating, growing, and cultivating more than five hundred different types of flowering plants, furnishing essential information on light, soil, spacing requirements, climate, general plant care, and propagation, with quick-reference charts covering more than one thousand species. Original.
The Gardener's Guide to Bulbs
Author: Kathy Brown
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754815815
Category : Bulbs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Practical advice on growing and caring for bulbs, including over wintering, propagation and general tasks such as deadheading, watering and feeding
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754815815
Category : Bulbs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Practical advice on growing and caring for bulbs, including over wintering, propagation and general tasks such as deadheading, watering and feeding