TREES and SHRUBS

Standing tall on the sunburnt plains of Africa and Australia, like great living giants, baobabs may be the oldest life forms on the planet, and many of the specimens still standing today have been around for at least 2000 years. For centuries, the tree has provided food, medicine, shelter, places of refuge and worship and even served as prisons and tombs. Long before Africa was opened up by European explorers, the news of the baobab had astonished the world of science, due to its stupendous size (twice the girth of any tree in Europe), its bizarre appearance (more like a pumpkin than a tree) and its extraordinary soft, pith-like wood. Today, the baobab continues to baffle scientists. Nothing seems certain about the tree except that mythology comes to it naturally. The countless superstitions and myths that surround these 'gnarled upside-down giants' are as strange and intriguing as the appearance of the trees themselves. In this book Thomas Pakenham recounts his personal encounters with the different species of baobabs of Africa and Australia in his own inimitable style, as well as describing trees which have migrated to other lands. He tells of the myths and legends as well as the history - stranger than fiction - of many of the trees and their chances of survival.

isbn: 0297843737

Beech trees reached Britain about 8,000 years ago, and they were workhorses, not ornaments - fuel for Rome's glassworks; firewood for London; oars for the ships of Venice; raw material for furniture, cut and turned by 'bodgers' who lived like nomads among the trees in huts made of beechwood shavings. Mabey covers Europe as well as Britain, and autobiography as well as history and natural history. His beeches are characterful - 'hectic, gale-sculpted, gnomic' - and he writes about the bluebells, orchids, fungi, deer and badgers associated with them, as well as the narratives we tell about trees and the images we make of them. Many other kinds of tree are featured, and the portraits and celebrations of the beech always point to the larger story. More than all this, "Beechcombings" is a personal investigation of the ambivalent, engimatic relationship that humans have with trees.

ISBN: 9781856197335

A practical step-by-step illustrated book providing 101 essential tips to cultivating your bonsai. Whether you are a budding enthusiast or a fully-flowered expert, this book should prove useful.

isbn: 1405301678

Previous editions of this book sold 55,000 copies worldwide; Tailored to meet the needs of the first time bonsai owner.; Clear, authoritative text makes creating and caring for your bonsai straightforward.; The use of step-by-step illustrations and photographs ensure the techniques are easy to follow.; Includes easy-to-use care symbols.; Illustrated with over 120 specially commissioned photographs and illustrations.; Directory of both indoor and outdoor trees and their characteristics.

ISBN: 9780600612131

Previous editions of this book sold 55,000 copies worldwide; Tailored to meet the needs of the first time bonsai owner.; Clear, authoritative text makes creating and caring for your bonsai straightforward.; The use of step-by-step illustrations and photographs ensure the techniques are easy to follow.; Includes easy-to-use care symbols.; Illustrated with over 120 specially commissioned photographs and illustrations.; Directory of both indoor and outdoor trees and their characteristics.

ISBN: 9781843305439

This illustrated step-by-step guide to the specialized art of growing bonsai, containing over 200 colour photographs, explains its oriental origins and provides expert and practical advice on all stages of bonsai cultivation in the home.

ISBN: 9781851526437

"Bonsai" in the original Chinese and Japanese means "plant in a container". In western usage this has come to mean a tree grown in a container, conforming in all respects to a normal tree except for its miniature size. The cultivation of bonsai depends on careful selection of suitable specimens, skillful root pruning and potting and regular attention thereafter. This concise, illustrated handbook is an invaluable reference tool for both amateur gardeners and experienced growers alike. The straightforward approach to essential techniques, together with advice on tackling pests and other problems and the directory of recommended species will ensure successful results.

ISBN: 9781845333782

This manual shows the reader how to grow and use broad-leaved evergreens to maximum effect. A directory gives details of a wide selection of the broad-based trees, shrubs and climbers hardy in Britain. Plants are listed by use, type of foliage, flower colour and season of flowering. COVER PRICE £14.99

isbn: 1861081723

This encyclopedia is a comprehensive, one-stop reference for camellia enthusiasts at all levels. It provides information on how to grow and care for camellias as well as detailed descriptions of a hand-picked selection of over 600 garden-worthy species and cultivars. The highly informed and truly international plant selection includes classic favorites as well as the latest introductions bred by nursery owners and enthusiasts. Detailed propagation advice, including unique grafting methods, will appeal to the keen amateur enthusiast. Helpful advice on combating problems that result from pests, diseases, and other causes will be invaluable, while over 800 captivating images will entice all gardeners to accommodate more of these exquisite plants.

ISBN: 9780881928488

An up-to-date guide to propagating and growing camellias, including newer varieties available worldwide. There is a strong emphasis on the cultivation requirements, including information on hardiness in varying climatic zones and growing camellias under glass. COVER PRICE £30.00

isbn: 0713479930

The authors provide an introduction to the genus. As well as giving a botanical and historical overview, it discusses the many and varied uses for camellias in the garden and offers guidance on their care.

ISBN: 9780881925777

This encyclopedia is a guide to hardy camellias. Stirling Macoboy presents more than 1000 of the world's most popular camellias.

ISBN: 9780881924213

Reliable, attractive and very low maintenace, conifers are a popular and rewarding woody plant. This practical guide includes an introduction on how to use conifers in the garden, perhaps to create a screen or to decorate a border or rock garden. A plant catalogue and a grower's guide ensure you choose the correct plant to suit your needs

COVER PRICE £3.99

ISBN: 9781842159088

An intensely practical book on growing a remarkably diverse plant, for enthusiasts and collectors

ISBN: 9780881927528

Dogwoods, a diverse, widespread and enormously popular group of woody plants, represent some of the most appealing flowering trees available to gardeners. It is surprising that no book has been devoted to describe all of the varieties available. Paul Cappiello and Don Shadow fill that longstanding gap with this definitive reference. Aimed at both amateur gardeners and professional horticulturalists, this book covers all dogwoods currently available in nurseries. On top of the 200 colour photos that help with identification and plant selection, the authors offer helpful details on cultivation, combating pests and diseases, and the fundamentals of breeding and selection. Dogwoods is an unprecedented guide to the diversity of plants in the genus Cornus which are available in nurseries today. It will fill a key gap in knowledge about these popular plants.

isbn: 0881926795

Major developments in English Roses have increased the number of varieties to more than 80. Forty best-loved and forty recently developed varieties, exquisitely photographed by Andrew Lawson, are at the heart of The Story of English Roses. The book explores the new classifications that David Austin has developed: 'The Old Rose Hybrids' (small to medium-sized shrubs, with the charm of Old Roses enhanced by disease resistance, more continuous flowering and more bushy growth); 'The Aloha Group' (tall, arching growth, mostly with large, deeply cut flowers); 'English/Alba Hybrids' (tall, airy, natural growth, with almost Wild Rose daintiness); and 'The English Musk Roses' (vigorous, bushy growth with reliable repeat flowers of particular delicacy). As the many virtues of English Roses have spread, David Austin has monitored their performance all over the world and offers advice on growing them in different climates. Never resting on his laurels, the English Rose Maestro reveals the refinements he has made to breeding techniques to take English Roses into the future.

ISBN: 9781840914474

Flowering Shrubs is the only guide you need for choosing, planting and caring for all the most common flowering shrubs. Building on the popular Gem format, this essential book will make a successful gardener out of an absolute beginner. Garden centres offer plenty of flowering shrubs, but which suit your garden? And how will you plant them once you get them home? Gem Flowering Shrubs answers these questions and more, providing comprehensive information for caring for shrubs. A substantial introduction covers the basics of plant care, focusing especially on planting and pruning -- the keys to success with flowering shrubs. The directory covers further details for each of over 120 specific plants, including where to site, height, spread, and flowering colour and period. In addition, each entry includes suggestions for planting combinations and tips for pruning and care, ensuring that your plants will continue to reach their full potential year-round. The fresh, clear design is easy to follow, and full-colour photography throughout enables quick identification of plants. This easy-to-use guide will give you the confidence you need to raise healthy, attractive flowering shrubs.

isbn: 0007200706

This guide covers all small growing, commonly available shrubs known for their decorative qualities. The bulk of the book comprises a comprehensive directory of the most common flowering shrubs available for growing. Entries include: background information on general characteristics, planting and care; a visual chart listing the most popular varieties and cultivars, with instantly-accessed information on flower colour, height, spread, hardiness, moisture and sunlight requirements; seasonal guides indicating when the plant is in flower and fruit; a table of plant care with concise advice on soil, site, general care, pruning and plant problems; expert tip boxes; and special sections on heathers and conifers, with an introduction to architectural plants. The book opens with a practical guide to essential gardening techniques, which covers: assessing your plot for soil quality, drainage, sun and shade; where to buy and how to tell if the plant is healthy; planting with rootballs, exposed roots and shrubs in containers; creative ideas for planting combinations; caring for shrubs throughout the year; when and how to prune; and increasing your stock with propagation techniques. The book closes with a section on plant problems, which includes a trouble-shooting flow chart to help identify the problem and a directory of pests and diseases.

isbn: 0007146531

Trees tell the story of our lives in the garden - the cycle of the seasons, the passing of years and even of generations. They are the souls of nature, keepers of time. And in the same way, shrubs, though smaller in stature, are the defining features that underpin a garden, a space, a vision and an ideal. This A-Z guide comprises a selection of the most stunning trees and shrubs, arranged according to whether they are flowering, foliage, deciduous, evergreen or fruiting. It presents over 250 plant entries each featuring descriptions and important cultivation information, accompanied by full-page photographs and other detail shots. This selection is not intended to be definitive; rather, it is a collection of favourites, an introduction to the beautiful and complex world of trees and shrubs.

ISBN: 9781740452175

This title gives advice on starting a fuchsia collection - from seeds, nursery or mail order plants, cuttings and hybridization. All the essential techniques for caring for your fuchsia are included, such as potting-on, pruning and training.

ISBN: 9780754805519

A practical guide to raising fuchsias for both the novice and the more seasoned gardener * Explains in detail all the techniques needed to keep fuchsias in good shape, from cultivation to pests and diseases * Step-by-step photographs and illustrations ensure perfect results every time * Includes directory of all the major fuchsia species and hybrids COVER PRICE £9.99

ISBN: 9780600603399

A practical guide to raising fuchsias for both the novice and the more seasoned gardener * Explains in detail all the techniques needed to keep fuchsias in good shape, from cultivation to pests and diseases * Step-by-step photographs and illustrations ensure perfect results every time

ISBN: 9781571456083

This title presents a fresh, modern look at gardening for beginners. It includes everything you need to know about fuschias in a plant-per-page format, useful for trips to the garden centre and nursery. COVER PRICE £6.99

isbn: 0751338222

This comprehensive book covers all aspects of growing fuchsias, current developments in fuchsia hybridising are covered in particular depth. Other topics include potting procedures, pests and diseases, chromosome references and plant genetics.

COVER PRICE £25.00

ISBN: 9780713486643

Developed with beginners and 'improving' gardeners in mind, the clearly written instructions and pin-sharp step-by-step photos of Fuchsias show the reader exactly how to make the most of the opportunities offered by this most varied, versatile and popular of garden plants. The book is divided into four main sections: 'The Basics' outlines what every budding fuchsia-grower needs to knows, beginning with an introduction to the sheer diversity of fuchsias: detailed information on the species of fuchsias and on hardy, standard and hybrid fuchsias follows, together with advice on the best type of fuchsias for different planting schemes. Taking and raising cuttings and potting-up fuchsias are also covered. The section ends with a detailed colour guide, showing exactly what species of fuchsia should be used to achieve different colour schemes. The next section presents 15 projects featuring fuchsias, from planting a basket of fuchsias to using fuchsias in mixed hanging baskets. Each project is shown over at least one double-page spread; the reader is shown exactly what to do at each stage, in clear step-by-step photos. The third section - 'Help!' - offers concise, quick-reference advice on what to do when things go wrong, along with basic maintenance advice. The final section is a comprehensive Variety guide; here, all the major plants featured in the projects are shown in individual colour photos; the accompanying text entries summarise all the vital information, from soil-type preferences to the flowering season. COVER PRICE £12.99

ISBN: 9781840653175

This practical manual is designed as a beginners guide to these popular garden flowers. It explains how to select and buy your own plants, how to grow them in the garden, in containers and along walls and trellises, as well as propagating your own. Over 100 different varieties are described.COVER PRICE £9.99

ISBN: 9781852239718

This practical yet inspiring series of books will tell you all you need to know about your favourite plants. The Grower's Guide contains the secrets of growing, cultivating, buying, propagating, pruning, and controlling pests or diseases--all in an easy-to-use, step-by-step format.

COVER PRICE £3.99

ISBN: 9781842156025

This beautiful book is an essential reference for gardeners and anyone interested in these wonderful and distinctive flowering plants. It contains fascinating history, practical advice on how to grow fuchsias, as well as an illustrated directory of cultivars.

ISBN: 9781903141649

SEPTEMBER 2008

Palms provide a strong, natural focal points in a garden and, as hardy evergreens, add year-round interest and a touch of the exotic. This book explains how to make the most of the variations they offer in foliage colour, shape and texture and how to use this to create successful borders and garden designs. Covering mixed plantings, hard landscaping and the use of tubs, planters and other containers, it reveals how to display palms and palm-like plants to dramatic effect. - Hardy palms increasingly available around the world in a wide choice of varieties. - Over 100 of the most readily available species are listed in an extensive directory. - Hardiness ratings and individual growing requirements for each plant. - Full descriptions of flowers, fruits and leaves help you choose the plants. * Also includes essential advice on planting, maintenance and propagation. * Top author: Martyn Graham has spent his life in contract gardening and has been growing palms and other exotic plants for the last 10 years. His interest in palms has taken him around the world and seen his work published in various magazines, including the European Palm Journal.

ORIGINAL PRICE £16.95

ISBN: 9781861082671

This practical yet inspiring series will tell you all you need to know about your favourite plants.

COVER PRICE £3.99

ISBN: 9781842155165

The late John Kelly, an extensive contributor to gardening literature and the BBC's Gardener's World program, presents an authoritative, alphabetically arranged plant directory covering more than 4000 plants with over 400 genres represented through the support of the Hillier Arboretum.COVER PRICE £40.00

ISBN: 9780715301302

"The Hillier Manual of Trees & Shrubs" is widely recognised as an absolute classic in horticultural literature. Over 10,500 plants representing more than 650 genera are described in detail, making it an indispensable guide for any keen gardener or botanist. This is the definitive reference work on trees and shrubs. The horticulture notes have been compiled by members of the Hillier family from direct experience of growing plants and assessing their performance in different regions.

ISBN: 9780715326640

Richly enshrouded in legend and superstition, valued for a wide variety of uses and prized by gardeners, hollies have always been part of our lives and gardens. Now they are enjoying a peak of popularity as gardeners wake up to their huge diversity of form, foliage and fruit, marvel at their adaptability, and appreciate the wide variety of situations in which they can be used. There is a holly for every temperate region of the world, and Christopher Bailes celebrates American, European, Chinese and Japanese hollies in equal measure, providing detailed planting advice and illustrating his account with vivid photographs. This account will inspire gardeners everywhere to discover how hollies, old and new, can enhance our gardens and landscapes.

isbn: 0881927740

There is a vast variety of conifers in cultivation all over the world, and this guide can help to identify 99 of these. The conifers featured include the Cypresses made famous by the Mediterranean landscape gardeners of the Renaissance, the Monkey Puzzle tree and the junipers whose varied forms include craggy hedges and miniature cultivates for window boxes. The introduction features a concise glossary as well as background information on classification, anatomy, growth, and garden uses. Each section is arranged in alphabetical order with common names, photographs and easy reference symbols that give tips on growth rate and mature height, hardiness, annual colour changes and cultivation and garden situation. The identifier section includes: silver firs, cedars, false Cypresses, Japanese ceders, Leyland Cypresses, ginkgo, junipers, larches, pines, fodocarps, Douglas firs, coastal redwood, Wellingtonia, yews, thuja, hemlocks, dawn redwood and spruces.

ISBN: 9780785803249

"The Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples" describes and illustrates 300 of the most widely available Japanese maples in North America and Europe. Along with basic information on cultivation and maintenance, it provides lists of trees for specific landscape uses, enabling gardeners to select the best trees for various garden conditions. Fifty newer cultivars are presented, including four outstanding trees that are expected to become very popular in the near future. The guide is a valuable complement to the 3rd edition of J. D. Vertrees' "Japanese Maples" (updated in 2001 by Peter Gregory). Its handy format makes it an ideal reference for taking to the nursery or garden center.

ISBN: 9780881927993

Rankin explains in detail all the techniques needed to keep magnolias in good shape. The use of clear text and step-by-step photos and illustrations ensure that even the most nervous newcomer can approach growing these magnificent blooms with confidence. COVER PRICE £14.99

ISBN: 9780600596233

This practical guide to growing magnolias explains the techniques to keep magnolias in good shape. It gives a history of the species and their attributes, followed by advice on their cultivation, covering positioning, planting, irrigation, training, feeding and pot culture. Possible pests and diseases and their treatment are also considered, and the propagation of magnolias. There are step-by-step photographs and illustrations, and a directory showing all types of magnolia, each with a colour illustration, as well as a list of magnolia-related societies. COVER PRICE £9.99

ISBN: 9780600605348

This beginner's guide from the authoritative pen of Lawrie Metcalf forms an easy-to-grasp introduction to over 80 of New Zealand's best-known trees. Though free of jargon and extraneous information, the text is lucid and packed with all the key facts on shape and appearance, foliage, blossom and fruit details that will enable the layperson to identify the species they commonly see in bush, reserve and beyond. Each entry is accompanied by a succinct data panel and a full-page, full-colour portrait photograph.

ISBN: 9781869660987

This book looks at the many different and beautiful species of palm trees, with suggestions on how to cultivate these special trees in your own garden. With useful tips on the required growing conditions, soil, climate, and any special needs, this guide allows you to nurture a variety of different species of palm tree. On each page, a different species of palm tree is featured with a photograph and text describing the common and Latin name, the fruit and leaves of the tree, and its size.

COVER PRICE £9.99

ISBN: 9781840655094

With their distinctive fronds and straight trunks, palms make a bold statement, while cycads are regarded by many as the dinosaurs of the plant world. As well as being economically useful in many tropical countries, palms and cycads add an exotic appeal that looks good in almost any setting. There is a wide range of species to choose from - whether you are looking to add a tropical accent to your garden or want to invest in an easy-care houseplant. "Palms and Cycads" provides comprehensive information on care and cultivation, as well as sound advice on determining the perfect location for the plant you have chosen. In detailed A-Z style, the book profiles 99 palm and 17 cycad species that are suited to a variety of climates and soil types. A special section also provides guidance on matching palm species to indoor and outdoor settings, and features further brief entries on 85 palm and 18 cycad species. Altogether, the book covers a total of 220 palm and cycad species, making it an extremely useful source book for gardeners and landscapers all over the world.

ISBN: 9781845372989

Native to every continent except Antarctica, palms are most closely identified with tropical regions and one species in particular, Cocos nucifera, the coconut palm, is the universally recognized symbol of all things tropical. Yet, many palms can withstand freezing and thus can be grown in mild temperate climates where the average low temperature does not drop below 5-F ( 15-C). In addition, palms thrive in a wide range of habitats from swamps to deserts, rain forests to plains and grasslands. Some prefer full sun, others deep shade. Some are stemless shrubs, others are solitary or clustering trees, and still others are vinelike, but all are evergreen. Given such diversity and versatility, it is surprising that palms are underutilized in landscapes and gardens, even in tropical climes. Several reasons account for this, including misconceptions about the plants' growing requirements and unfamiliarity with their ornamental qualities. This pocket guide remedies both problems. It unlocks the keys to successfully growing 200 of the most common and easily obtainable palm species and hybrids, and it highlights botanical characteristics that are of interest to gardeners and landscapers.
Each description includes details of trunk, crownshaft, leaf, flower, and fruit to assist in plant identification and selection. The extensive cultivation notes include details of mature tree size, cold hardiness, and light, soil, and water requirements. Suggestions for using the plants indoors and out will help even novice gardeners know where to start, and succinct information on seed germination will assist anyone who wants to grow their own palms from seed. Illustrated with more than 300 colour photographs, this guide is a valuable compliment to "An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms" and an ideal reference for taking to the nursery or garden centre.

ISBN: 9780881927764

This book approaches the subject from three user-friendly angles: which trees are best for foliage and colour; what each offers at different times of year; and which do best in differing situations, whether it be sunshine or shade; dry or damp; acid or alkaline. It shows you what to plant with, around and through your trees for maximum impact, colour and variety all year and addresses the needs and concerns of the majority of gardeners, who have room for only one or two trees in their garden - there are trees suitable for the smallest garden, and even pots on patios and roof gardens. It helps you to make the right decision based on the expertise of the Hillier company, the UK's leading grower of trees and shrubs. COVER PRICE £14.99

ISBN: 9780715323052

This book presents 121 plates, all of the subgenera, sections, and series as classified by the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. The text provides an interesting account of the introduction of the illustrated species into cultivation, its history, distribution, habitat, relationships with other species, and its classification.

ISBN: 9780881925104

This is a comprehensive guide to cultivating roses, with step-by-step photographs throughout. Over 850 gorgeous colour photographs, both step by step pictures for the practical instructions, and glorious shots of the rose varieties and plantings A definitive guide to the different rose varieties and how to get the best from every type. Includes over 100 easy-to-follow beautiful, decorative and practical rose projects.

ISBN: 9781843097150

After an Introduction that expounds the author's personal philosophy on successful rose growing, the following chapters cover every group of roses. Specially commissioned photography shows roses, both on their own and in combination with other plants, accompanied by the author's subjective comments on which roses he considers to be the best to grow in that group. A directory covers all the roses mentioned in their group with plant portraits and concise details on height, spread, colour, disease resistance, etc. All roses are listed in alphabetical order of their names (which are internationally accepted) within their particular group, eg Climbers and Ramblers, Species Roses, Old Shrub Roses. COVER PRICE £30.00

ISBN: 9781840008937

Presenting everything you need to know about roses, from the climbing rose to the rambler, this is a beginners guide for gardeners. The format makes it useful for trips to the garden centre and nursery. COVER PRICE £6.99

isbn: 0751338761

"Roses Revealed" gives you confidence when it comes to choosing the right rose for you. Here are Dermot O'Neill's top 200 roses, selected from the thousands available for their combination of exceptional qualities, such as exquisite scent, long flowering period and good disease resistance. The majority is widely available and can be grown in several countries, including America and Australia. The first part of the book showcases the best roses for particular purposes in the garden, so whether you are looking for the best options for ground cover, for trailing over a wall, or for small gardens you can easily find what you are looking for. Dermot gives a personal account of each rose, his passion and enthusiasm bringing it to life, while Sarah Cuttle's photographs provide a glorious colour reference. The directory in the second part of the book contains all the essential information on your chosen rose, including flowering period, height and spread, and shade tolerance, with tips drawn from Dermot's many years of experience. The third part of the book covers rose care, where Dermot's sound advice and easy-to-follow instructions reveal everything you need to know about looking after your roses, making trouble-shooting a breeze. "Roses Revealed" encapsulates all the romance of this universally popular plant and makes choosing and growing roses a joy.

isbn: 1856266540

Roses are one of the world's favourite flowers, and their sweet scent and long-lasting beauty makes them indispensable in the garden. With over 200 roses described and photographed, this book helps you to choose the right plant for your garden, from free-flowering old-fashioned roses to eye-catching modern roses; vigorous climbers to delicate miniature roses. The comprehensive Grower's Guide section shows how to maintain your roses in good condition. Clear text and step-by-step photographs explain how to select healthy roses, how to plant them, when (and what) to prune and how to propagate new plants. Whether they are grown singly, en masse or in conjunction with other plants, as hedges or ground cover, winding through a tree or in containers, there is a place in every garden for roses.

ISBN: 9781845432089

This rose encyclopaedia provides a comprehensive history and a useful manual for all rose growers and rose lovers. It identifies and describes all the species, cultivars and varieties that have stood the test of time, including the Ancient China teas, the York and Lancaster roses, the Provence and Bourbons, and the humble and hardy rugosas. A major part of this work is the grower's guide to the buying, propagation, feeding and pruning of old roses and important hybrids, shrub roses and climbers. There is also details of where old roses can best be seen around the world. Peter Beales is the author of "Twentieth-Century Roses" and "Roses: An Illustrated Encyclopaedia".

ISBN: 1860463037

Everyone loves roses, and this beautifully illustrated and practical book is essential reading for any amateur gardener with an interest in growing them. Here you will find all the advice and encouragement you need, in easy-to-follow format, together with a wealth of information on choosing the right roses, planting and then maintaining them. An extensive directory of varieties by type is also included, with detailed information on roses for ground cover, as well as hybrid teas, floribundas, shrubs, climbers, miniature and patio roses.

ISBN: 9781861084644

This title presents a fresh, modern look at gardening for beginners. It includes everything you need to know about shrubs and climbers in a plant-per-page format, useful for trips to the garden centre and nursery. COVER PRICE £6.99

isbn: 0751338206

This book includes simple steps to keeping your trees and shrubs at their best, from the experts at the RHS. Follow RHS show-how and know-how for choosing the right plants, creating perfect combinations and keeping your trees and shrubs at their best all year round. Inspirational tips and techniques guarantee success in the garden: from choosing your shrubs and trees, to how to prune and propagate. Get perfect results: whether you're a green-fingered guru or a gardening novice.

ISBN: 9781405327909

This is a book for anyone who would like to do more with trees and woodland, for their conservation or for timber production, but who needs guidance on how to get started. It does not deal with large-scale forestry; instead, the author is concerned with new opportunities for farm woods and community woodlands. The country's smaller woodlands, neglected in recent decades, contribute greatly to the life and appearance of the countryside; they deserve more attention and can be a source of income.With the need to find alternative sources of energy becoming ever more urgent, the biofuel produced by trees is both environmentally friendly and cheaper than gas and oil. In this beautifully illustrated book, the reader is reminded of the responsibility we all share in maintaining the great wooded landscapes that we have inherited. Take the opportunity to plant trees now, and 100 years hence someone may think well of you, even if they will not know your name; there are not many things we can do in this world to achieve that.

ISBN: 9781845961305

The latest in "Frances Lincoln's" series of "RHS Treasuries", this charming anthology brings together a wealth of poetry and prose from a broad range of writers, from the Roman natural historian Pliny and the Chinese poet Po Chu-I, to Sir Walter Scott and Robert Fortune, to twentieth-century poets such as Seamus Heaney. The poems and extracts are illustrated with botanical prints from the remarkable collection of artworks at the Royal Horticultural Society's Lindley Library, acknowledged as the world's finest horticultural library. It is an ideal gift book, to appeal to lovers of literature, gardening and nature. It will showcase some of the most beautiful artwork from the enormous range of material in the RHS Lindley Library. It is a fourth volume in our successful series of "RHS Treasuries".

ISBN: 9780711227361

Whether you are a tree enthusiast or an arboricultural expert, this guide is ideal for home and field reference. From sky-high horse chesnuts to modest maples, learn about a wide-range of trees with this clear and concise guide. With selections of trees native to the UK and Europe, you can be sure that wherever you are, this guide will be an invaluable companion.

ISBN: 9780751338720

With their abundance of flower, handsome foliage, robust constitution, and frequently stunning fruits, viburnums are among the most beautiful and versatile hardy shrubs available to gardeners. Yet despite these outstanding qualities, there has never been an entire volume devoted to them - until now. In this definitive, comprehensive, generously illustrated guide, internationally renowned woody plant expert Michael Dirr provides a wealth of information about every species and cultivar worthy of horticultural consideration. Dirr details each plant's height, spread, foliage, habit, floral characteristics, fruits, special traits such as fragrance or attractive bark, hardiness, origin, cultural needs, and overall garden appeal. These finely judged appraisals make it easy for the gardener or designer to choose the right plant for the right situation.

ISBN: 9780881928532