GARDEN PLANTS and FLOWERS

This guide aims to provide helpful advice for all possible problems that may confront the amateur in his respective pursuit or hobby. They do not deal with the theoretical aspect but focus on practical advice.

ISBN: 9781857781090

A complete practical guide to growing and collecting these fascinating plants and creating stunning displays for the home and greenhouse. General care. Indoor cultivation. Specialist composts and repotting. Pests and diseases. Propagation. Orchids for exhibition. Features specially-commissioned photographs with detailed plant portraits for identification purposes and spectacular shots of orchids grown to the highest exhibition standards COVER PRICE £14.99

isbn: 9780276428470

Anyone can have a beautiful garden regardless of the conditions they have to work with and "101 Plants for Problem Places" shows you how. You'll soon find the best plants for every corner of your outside space. Including damp shade, dry shade, heavy clay, hot and dry, windy and exposed, and stony and chalky, there are plenty of ideas for all locations. Full of no-nonsense information and advice from "Gardeners' World Magazine", getting the most out of your garden has never been so simple.

ISBN: 9781846074493

There is nothing more stunning than a garden bursting with colour. Whether you want glorious borders or striking pots, "101 Bold and Beautiful Flowers" is full of plant ideas and aftercare tips. Grouped by colour and with advice on each flower, you can find the perfect plant solutions for your garden. With opulent photography accompanying every suggestion, this little book is a wonderful inspiration.

ISBN: 9781846074479

Few gardens have constant sun, but this doesn't mean they have to be gloomy. Even the most shaded gardens can be full of colour and variety. Packed with expert instruction on planting and aftercare, and full-colour photography accompanying each flower idea, "101 Shade-loving Plants" is full of diverse ideas to suit all gardens. Banish the dark from shady places once and for all.

ISBN: 9781846074509

"The A-Z of Garden Plants" is a comprehensive guide to plants. With over 4500 species listed to test even the most dedicated gardener, it also provides specific cultivation advise on every plant, and exquisite color photography of every plant. There is description and information covering identification, cultivation and climate requirements. It includes a full-index search using both common and botanical names for each plant. This book is exceptional value with over 1000 pages. It is the a complete book of plants and when paired with the "A-Z of Garden Flowers", will transform your garden.

isbn: 9781740456463

Tony Clements, Britain's leading African violet specialist, knows the secret of keeping these supposedly tricky plants in beautiful condition. With over twenty years' experience of commercial violet growing behind him, he gives us the benefit of his expert advice on every aspect of care and cultivation, and shows how you can develop superb specimens with a long flowering season. Written in clear, straightforward style, completely free of technical jargon, and illustrated with superb colour photographs, this is an important book which will fire would-be collectors of these beautiful plants with enthusiasm and give encouragement to those who have previously found them difficult to grow. Completely up-to-date, this is the authoritative text on these beautiful plants.

isbn: 071531601x

An authoritative guide to the cultivation and care of African violets, divulging the secret of keeping these supposedly tricky plants in beautiful condition. The author has over 20 years' experience of commercial violet growing behind him.

isbn: 0715391879

Agapanthus have been cultivated and hybridized extensively since they were first brought to the attention of botanists and gardeners in the 17th century. Native to South Africa, the genus includes 6 species and 14 subspecies, both deciduous and evergreen, and more than 600 interesting and dramatic cultivars. Flowers range in color from pure white through greyish-blue to very dark blue, and plants vary from delightful miniatures for smaller gardens or containers to more imposing forms suitable for borders and beds.Agapanthus for Gardeners is an informative and practical guide to growing this popular perennial. It includes descriptions of all species and subspecies, along with a selection of 80 cultivars that have proven themselves in the garden and in containers; information on choosing and buying plants, cultivation requirements, propagation, and pests and diseases; and a discussion of Agapanthus as a cut flower.Illustrated with over 75 photographs COVER PRICE £17.99

isbn: 0881926566

This is a major book on the life of the alpine flower for gardeners and professionals, co-published with the Alpine Garden Society. The book covers the key aspects of the alpine flower relevant to those wishing to get the most of their plants in the garden by understanding them in the wild. Well illustrated throughout, the book covers: Introduction: with a working definition of the term 'alpine plant'; arctic and alpine ecosystems; survival, growth and development, including hazards, pests and diseases; climate: the effect of low temperatures, precipitation and drought tolerance with relevance for the gardener; the impact of snow cover; geology and soils; mineral nutrition: the essential mineral elements contained in soils; reproduction: development of the flower; various methods of pollination, attracting pollinators/facilitating a good seed set; seed dispersal and germination; vegetative propagation; impact of global climate change and dealing with changes and rainfall pattern disruptions in lowland gardens; and, factors influencing the origin and present distribution of arctic and alpine plants. COVER PRICE £25.00

ISBN: 9780713490176

With this reference, gardeners can successfully replicate alpine plants' native conditions, allowing them to grow such choice alpines as gentians, daphnes, and Dianthus. Dramatic photographs and descriptions take readers through the Pyrenees, Alps, Balkans, and Carpathians to capture the charms of these unique mountain plants.


isbn: 9780881927344

Alpines are for everyone. They are not difficult to grow, they do not die every winter and they are the perfect answer for the smaller gardens of today, allowing a wide range of plants to be grown in a limited area.
This guide is an attempt to lead the novice to an appreciation and love of these small treasures without having to risk disappointment by purchasing the wrong plants or by planting them in unsuitable places. The book will serve as a comprehensive introduction for every grower who needs help in creating an alpine garden, however small.

isbn: 9781852236694

Describes the development of each variety of amaryllis from bulb to flower, discusses the natural history of the amaryllis, and provides practical advice on cultivation, storage, propagation, and hybridization.

isbn: 0609608819

With over 300 colour photographs and easy-to-follow, step-by-step pictures, this book shows how to choose, plant and grow annuals for a variety of purposes - in containers and hanging baskets, or in beds and borders.'

isbn: 1859678785

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

isbn: 0751338214

This volume details over 1000 plants and provides tips on planting and cultivation of each variety.

isbn: 0333748891

An exceptional photographic guide to more than 1,000 annuals, both wild and cultivated. The tenth volume in the indispensable Garden Plant Series, detailing annuals and biennials. Most annuals are easy to grow and make exciting additions to any garden, creating a natural, wild look in a very short time. The text offers tips for successful cultivation and the beautiful photographs of annuals in lovely gardens, as well as in the wild, will inspire ideas for innovative planting in the garden. 'Of the greatest, and enduring, value to gardeners' - THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'One of the best gardening books I have seen in years' - FINANCIAL TIMES


isbn: 0330373528

A complete guide to chooosing and growing the very best bed and border annuals, perennials and bulbs and roses.

ISBN: 9781844761951

This is the ideal comprehensive sourcebook for both the average gardener and those with more ambitious schemes in mind. It shows readers how to make the most of both annuals and perennials side by side.

ISBN: 9781844773701

Ten annuals appear here, each a specific cultivar carefully selected for its innate and enduring beauty. The photographs show every critical stage of their development, creating an album which should inspire planting that is as attractive in Winter as Spring. Each plant is described in detail, explaining not just how it develops and the conditions in which it develops, but also its cultural, historic and folkloric associations.COVER PRICE £9.99

ISBN: 9781840911909

This is the ideal comprehensive sourcebook for both the average gardener and those with more ambitious schemes in mind. It shows readers how to make the most of both annuals and perennials side by side. COVER PRICE £16.99

ISBN: 9780754814771

Using architectural plants, a plain garden can become an exciting space filled with drama and dimension. Gem Architectural Plants is the only guide you need to successfully choose, plant and care for the most popular varieties. For year-round presence in the garden, architectural plants like ferns, palms, bamboo and cacti are a perfect solution. The unique shapes and exotic origins of these plants are guaranteed to make a statement. This indispensable guide, part of the successful Gem series, introduces the beginning gardener to one of the fastest growing areas of British horticulture today. Gem Architectural Plants begins with the basics of plant care, focusing especially on pruning in order to keep plants looking their best through every season. A directory of the most popular architectural plants provides essential information on where to site, height, spread and maintenance. With pruning and care tips for each plant, even the most inexperienced gardener can't go wrong. High-quality photography and clear design throughout make this guide the best way to bring your garden to life with architectural plants.

isbn: 0007201249

A definitive guide to the spectacular world of architectural plants, packed with practical advice on how to liven up your garden using the striking shapes and wonderful exoticism of this distinct new area of planting. Whether amateur or expert, this superb book is essential reading for any gardener looking for something a bit special to grow. This area of horticulture is fast becoming popular with people keen to experiment and incorporate new ideas for their gardens. Architectural plants, though unusual in appearance and often of tropical origin, prove easy to grow and maintain in this country. And most plants being evergreen, their presence in the garden is felt all year round. The book is a comprehensive guide to the broad range of architectural plants, from spiky agaves and yuccas to succulent sempervivums, dramatic palms and graceful bamboos. Packed with specialist, yet user-friendly information on soil assessment, drainage and cultivation methods, it is ideal for people who are eager to learn more about these species and how best to grow them. Architectural Plants offers a stimulating look at alternative and innovative ways to create a vibrant garden display.

COVER PRICE £25.00

ISBN: 9780007204700

Architectural plants are plants that make a bold statement in the garden, such as ferns, palms, bamboos and cacti. Usually exotic, they are grown for their strong shape and year-round presence. Gardening with architectural plants is one of the fastest growing areas of horticulture in Britain. The bulk of this guide comprises a comprehensive directory of the most common architectural plants available for growing. Each entry includes: background information on general characteristics, planting and care; a table of plant care with easily accessed advice on soil, site, watering, pruning, general care and pests and diseases; colour-coded icons to indicate hardiness; and expert tip boxes. 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; advice for planting trees and plants; creative ideas for planting combinations; specialist care for architectural plants throughout the year, including winter protection, brown bitting and pruning; and increasing stock with propagation techniques. The book closes with a section on plant problems, which includes a trouble-shooting chart to identify the problem and a directory of pests and diseases.

isbn: 0007146558

This book provides a wealth of information on literally thousands of native plants, their properties, cultivation and propagation. The plant enteries are divided up into chapters according to whether they are ground covers, rockery, water features or shrubs. To look up a plant by its specific name, turn to the Latin index.

isbn: 9781876334901

The first book devoted to the subject, Autumn Bulbs covers over 30 genera and hundreds of species and cultivars in depth. Unlike spring-flowering bulbs, which need to settle in over the winter before blooming, autumn bulbs are planted in late summer to early autumn and flower later the same season. New and well-established autumn bulbs are featured, and the genera covered include: Aconite, Allium, Amaryllis, Anenome, Arum, Biarum, Codonopsis, Colchicum, Crinum, Crocus, Cyclamen, Cypella, Eucomis, Galanthus, Gladiolus, Habranthus, Hippeastrum, Leucojum, Lilium, Merendera, Muscari, Narcissus, Nerine, Oxalis, Pinellia, Rhodophiala, Scilla, Schizostylis, Sternbergia, Tigridea, Tropaeolum, Zephyranthes. The range ensures that the reader makes the most of their garden in the later months of the year. Fully illustrated with colour photography, the book covers: Cultivation: for the garden, for pots and frames. It includes details on siting and using microclimates within the garden in order to extend what can be grown successfully in our changing climate; Propagation techniques; Plant associations to add freshness to the dying days of summer; History of plant introductions - the gardeners, nurseries and plant hunters

isbn: 9780713489620

Britain's top nurseries, many of them RHS show medal winners and NCCPG collection holders, bring you the 'top ten' must-have plants for your garden. With expert advice on growing conditions and plant care, "Britain's Best Plants" allows keen gardeners to work out what's best for their garden and focus on stunning varieties. Plants are arranged A-Z by group, covering a diverse range, from bulbs, geraniums, hostas and lilies to roses, small trees, fuschias and shade plants. This fascinating and indispensable book includes: 2-6 pages on each plant group written by a specialist nursery presenting the top ten plants in their group. It includes information about each plant - their preferred climate and habitat and how to get the best out of them. Stunning photography of all the plants is featured. Full contact details and opening times for every nursery is featured.

ISBN: 9781845250454

Discusses the variety of available bulbs and describes each bulb's characteristics and care requirements.

ISBN: 9780881923513

Fascination with bamboos has led many gardeners to buy them but ignorance of their requirements has often brought frustration and despair. This book aims to correct that situation and offers a major source of detailed reference and inspirational colour pictures. COVER PRICE £17.99

isbn: 0713487143

Bamboos evoke an exotic atmosphere wherever they are used — unfortunately, they are too often kept out of our gardens for fear of their invasive qualities or lack of hardiness. In truth, these elegant grasses, encompassing both woody and herbaceous forms, can achieve dramatic yet restrained effects in a range of climates. Their uses include both the ornamental, offering striking foliage and culms, and the practical, such as for screening or erosion control, not to mention the culinary treat of bamboo shoots and the structural qualities of the culm wood. Tropical and subtropical bamboos present many possibilities for landscapes in warmer climates, while the hardier species can be grown as far north as Minnesota in the United States and in the cooler climes of England and continental Europe. Bamboo culture has a long and distinguished legacy in East Asia, but much remains to be explored by Western gardeners and landscapers. Bamboo expert Ted Jordan Meredith provides a thorough and multifaceted treatment of these ancient grasses, covering origins and history, structure and form, cultivation and propagation, landscaping, and taxonomy and identification. He offers insight into selecting the right plant for the right situation, and presents useful advice on the best methods for containing or eradicating potentially invasive forms. The bulk of the book is an encyclopedia of bamboo genera, species, and cultivars. More than 300 bamboos from 40 different genera are described in detail, including information on size, lighting and temperature requirements, native range, physical characteristics, and landscape and other uses. Meredith's excellent color photos and clear line drawings effectively illustrate both the details and broader effects of these exquisite plants.

ISBN: 9780881925074

Today's gardener has literally hundreds of bamboos, grasses and palms from which to choose. These versatile, easy-to-maintain plants incapsulate a huge range of textures, forms, sizes, colours and flowering times - meaning there is something suitable for every garden in every climate. "The Bamboo, Grass & Palm Specialist" goes back to basics, first describing what bamboos, grasses and palms are and detailing their many uses. It then moves on to cover buying tips, planting information, cultivation, propagation and displays - whether readers want to create a Japanese-style bamboo garden or make a simple focal point out of ornamental grasses in a terracotta pot. Invaluable A-Z lists of the most useful and easily grown plants are also included. Packed with invaluable information and presented in a clear, accessible format, "The Bamboo, Grass & Palm Specialist" is an essential handbook for anyone keen to make bamboos, grasses and palms a feature of their garden.

ISBN: 9781845374839

This book presents simple steps to gardening success, from the experts at the RHS. Follow RHS show-how and know-how for a garden that looks great all year round (whatever size it is). It includes inspirational tips and techniques on choosing the right plants, creating grass and bamboo features from meadows to an oriental style, watering, feeding, beating pests and more guarantee success. You can get perfect results: whether you're a green-fingered guru or a gardening novice. For more step-by-step gardening advice, pick up other titles from this series.

ISBN: 9781405316835

This title in the highly successful Collins Practical Gardener series tackles the fine art of cultivating flower beds -- from seeds and plugs to glorious carpets of colour and scent!The book begins with a potted history of the subject of bedding plants. The reader is then guided through all stages of planning, planting and care -- how to go about designing a bedding arrangement, whether to buy in plants or propagate yourself, and how to keep your bed looking its best throughout the season. A special section shows how to care for tender perennials so that they last for several years. The main section of the book is a comprehensive directory of every conceivable bedding plant available. Each entry includes a visual chart listing the best varieties and indicating when to plant, length of flowering season, spread, height, moisture requirements and hardiness. In addition, quick-access care charts provide a hit list of care requirements and problems to look out for. Contents include:* Introduction and History of Bedding Plants; Assessing Your Garden; Design -- planting combinations; Buying or Growing; Growing Bedding Plants from Seed; Growing Bedding Plants from Plugs and Seedlings; Planting & Aftercare; Perennial Bedding Plants -- propagation and care; A-Z of Bedding Plants; Troubleshooting; Pests & Diseases

ISBN: 9780007164066

In association with Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home, and increasing in variety, including hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. It is no wonder these intriguing plants have gained such a following. Concise descriptions, keys, and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly grown species and their most popular cultivars, are included. Additional chapters cover their cultural history, cultivation, natural history, and distribution.

ISBN: 9780881927337

Distinguished plantsman and gardening writer David Joyce makes his choice of the best flowers - beautiful, distinctive and easy to cultivate - for the garden and for arrangements. 250 first-choice plants, all illustrated Over 1,000 plants described in all. Supplies detailed growing instructions for all plants. Suitable for all sizes and styles of garden, and all gardeners, whether experienced or novice Includes information on how to make original and striking displays in the garden throughout the year Also highlights flowers that are suitable for cutting and suggests how best to use the garden as a source of material for the house. Features striking close-up photography illustrating the unique characteristics of flower features

ISBN: 9780711223660

Each title in the "Best" series gives advice on the selected plants to ensure gardening success. Every aspect of the plant's life is covered, from propagation and care, through to pruning and problem solving.

COVER PRICE £4.99

ISBN: 9780600577348

Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart, have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries, particularly among the genus Corydalis. Super-hardy and adorned with blossoms in a spectrum of jewel-like colors, their popularity has surged to new heights. Despite this fame, however, and the long-standing interest in the bleeding heart family, little has been written about these versatile and easily grown plants until now. This thorough guide for gardeners and botanists covers all the cultivated species, hybrids, and cultivars of Corydalis, Dicentra, and allied genera in the bleeding heart family. Written by three international experts and published in association with Brooklyn Botanic Garden, this book features concise descriptions, useful keys to the genera and species that allow for accurate identification of plants, and practical tips to successfully grow and use the plants in the landscape.
Additional chapters cover the cultural history, cultivation, natural history, and distribution of the species, while a helpful glossary clarifies botanical terms. Fifty elegant line drawings and 112 vivid photographs showcase the range of brilliant colors and shapes of these botanical gems. The authors' formidable expertise and knowledge of the plants in the wild and in cultivation make this a must-read for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the world of perennial plants.

ISBN: 9780881928822

Perhaps the most uncommon hue in the plant kingdom, the colour blue strikes a distinctive note in any garden. This fascinating book provides a wide selection of blue flowers that will help readers expand the range of colours in their gardens.

ISBN: 9780881927696

Concentrating on the botanical or species orchid as opposed to the hybrid orchid, the author sets out to explain its background in geographic and climatic terms as an introduction to a sensible approach to home cultivation. A section on the orchid and its structure is followed by a world-wide survey of the natural habitats of the different species. A table giving the classification of orchids, their genera and their species or subtribes is included. Practical advice is given on the actual growing of orchids in the home of greenhouse environment. The author also surveys in brief the illustration of orchids in books and prints over the century. The final and largest section fo the book is a gallery of different botanical orchids. These are shown in full colour photographs and are accompanied by a verbal description detailing their climactic constraints, their dimensions, a general description and handy hints relating to the popular orchid.

isbn: 9781870673259

Britain's top nurseries, many of them RHS show medal winners and NCCPG collection holders, bring you the 'top ten' must-have plants for your garden. With expert advice on growing conditions and plant care, "Britain's Best Plants" allows keen gardeners to work out what's best for their garden and focus on stunning varieties. Plants are arranged A-Z by group, covering a diverse range, from bulbs, geraniums, hostas and lilies to roses, small trees, fuschias and shade plants. This fascinating and indispensable book includes: 2-6 pages on each plant group written by a specialist nursery presenting the top ten plants in their group. It includes information about each plant - their preferred climate and habitat and how to get the best out of them. Stunning photography of all the plants is featured. Full contact details and opening times for every nursery is featured.

ISBN: 9781845250454

Presenting everything you need to know about bulbs, from crocuses to bluebells, this is a beginners guide for gardeners. Its format makes it useful for trips to the garden centre and nursery. COVER PRICE £6.99

isbn: 0751338753

This guide and reference book includes over 800 hardy bulbs, photographed to show both flower and bulb. The book is arranged in seasonal order to guide gardeners on how to choose size and colour, how to plan and grow bulbs and how to select the right plant for soil conditions and flowering time. Roger Phillips is a professional photographer. Martyn Rix is a botanist and was Chief Botanist at the Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley.

isbn: 0330302531

Arranged by season, Bulbs enables any gardener to create a garden with beautiful and imaginative colour schemes all year round. Illustrated plant galleries highlight the most colourful, hard-working and easy-to-grow bulbs.' COVER PRICE £12.99

isbn: 1900518813

Clematis are popular climbers and are seen more and more in modern gardens. This book explains the techniques needed to keep clematis in good shape. The text and step-by-step photographs ensure that the newcomer can approach growing clematis with confidence.

From the elegant species to the boldest large-flowering hybrids there are clematis to suit every style of garden. This title shows you everything you need to know at-a-glance. The grower's guide contains the secrets of cultivating, buying, propagating, pruning and controlling pests and diseases in step-by-step format. This practical series tells you everything you need to know about your favourite plants, from their origin and history to how to select the best ones for your particular soil and climatic characteristics. Together with a comprehensive introduction followed by a concise plant catalogue the books also include an illustrated guide to different varieties plus botanical descriptions.

ISBN: 9781842157503

This text is designed to prove accessible to all serious gardeners, as well as the botanist or plantsperson, and offers a comprehensive study of the clematis. Illustrated with 100 colour photographs, it covers all species in the wild and in cultivation.

COVER PRICE £17.99

ISBN: 9780713487268

A compendium of more than 250 varieties of clematis, with cultural text and other information, including a glossary, a detailed index, and a section (new to this third edition) on clematis in North America.

ISBN: 9780903001694

The plant family that takes its name from the buttercup contains some of our best-loved garden flowers. The cheering anemones, marsh marigolds like golden chalices, intricately pleated and spurred columbines, soaring delphinium, mysterious cowl-shaped monkshoods - as well as the clematis in all its glorious forms - are all close relations. There are links, too, between the vine-like leaves of Japanese anemones, the fennel strands of love-in-a-mist and the ferny foliage of thalictrums. Deborah Kellaway sets out on a month-by-month exploration of the ranunculaceae in her garden. She watches the unfolding buds, then picks a bloom and takes it to her kitchen table for a closer look. Through her eyes we examine the intricacies of each plant and should learn to spot family likenesses. This manual also contains practical advice. From her experience of growing these plants, Deborah Kellaway is able to offer information about soil, cultivation and care, as well as ideas on positioning and companion planting.

ISBN: 9781862050976

Everything you need to know about growing clematis with other plants. Clematis is the queen of climbers: there are hundreds of varieties in a multitude of colours and flower forms illustrated in this plant directory. ORIGINAL PRICE £14.95

ISBN: 9781861081513

Clematis have long enjoyed popularity in gardens large enough to accommodate them - and now, with the arrival of a new generation of cultivars that excel in a myriad of small garden spots, there is more reason than ever to grow them. As well as being modest in height, many of these new cultivars are extremely floriferous and self-supporting, and they are joined here by a selection of classic species and cultivars that perform especially well in compact niches.Raymond J. Evison recommends the best clematis for small spaces such as indoor and outdoor containers, mixed borders, deck gardens, hanging baskets and balconies, and goes on to provide detailed plant descriptions of more than 150 high-performance species and cultivars organized by flowering season. Easy-to-follow guidelines for pruning, cultivation and propagation complete the indispensable volume. Illustrated with 167 colour photographs, this long-awaited book celebrates a new generation of clematis and will appeal to enthusiasts and beginners alike.

ISBN: 9780881928518

Climbing plants are among the most versatile plants in the garden, but they are often overlooked, as gardeners are unaware of where they might be used. This practical guide shows how to choose and use climbers, with details of how to plant, train, support and care for them, and how to select the right plants for different soils and situations. The title includes chapters on designing with climbers, with suggestions on how to change a garden's appearance with colour or how to create a particular atmosphere. There is also advice on how to solve design problems with climbers, such as screening unsightly brickwork or creating focal points. The guide shows how, for those who are impatient and on a budget, using quick growing climbers is an ideal way to create seclusion, increase interest and add height to a garden. For those who want to build special features on which to display climbers, there are a number of practical projects included. There are even suggestions for where vegetable or indoor gardeners may make use of climbers. The guide provides a wealth of information on this varied group of plants and should instruct even the most novice gardener of how to beautify their plot rapidly with the minimum of expense.

ISBN: 9781843303244

Climbing plants are among the most versatile plants in the garden, but they are often overlooked as gardeners are unaware of where they might be used. This book is a practical guide to choosing and using climbers, with details of how to plant, train, support and care for them, and how to select the right plants for different soils and situations.There are chapters on designing with climbers, with suggestions on how to change a garden's appearance with colour or how to create a particular atmosphere. There is also advice on how to solve design problems with climbers, such as screening unsightly brickwork or creating focal points.The book shows how, for those who are impatient and on a budget, using quick growing climbers is an ideal way to create seclusion, increase interest and add height to a garden. For those who want to build special features on which to display climbers, there are a number of practical projects included. There are even suggestions for where vegetable or indoor gardeners may make use of climbers.With sumptuous photographs and easy-to-understand text, "Choosing and Using Climbing Plants" offers gardeners a wealth of information on this varied group of plants and even the most novice gardener will learn how to beautify their plot rapidly and with the minimum of expense.

ISBN: 9781845379735

These are not your grandmother's coleus. Favorites in the Victorian era, these plants have made a dramatic comeback with a dazzling variety of leaf color, shape, and pattern. And no other plant is so easy to grow and propagate. Their sumptuous colors and tough constitution make coleus ideal both as attention-getting focal points and as complements to other foliage or flowering plants. In this lavishly illustrated volume, expert plantsman Ray Rogers offers equal parts of design inspiration and practical advice. The heart of the book is an encyclopedia that describes and evaluates more than 225 varieties.

ISBN: 9780881928655

Informal mixed planting of flowers massed together and beds drenched in colour throughout the summer are the prime features of cottage gardens. This concise, illustrated handbook is an invaluable reference tool for both amateur gardeners and experienced growers alike, providing useful tips on how best to create a medley of garden flowers. 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: 9781845333751

Gardeners throughout the world love these majestic tall flowers but few are aware of the range of colour and form that are now available with the burst of new cultivars, several of which have been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Not just blue, but red, pink, violet, yellow and white forms are available. David and Shirley Bassett are two leading experts on delphiniums, raising and introducing new varieties. They bring all their expertise and enthusiasm to this book, which is a much-awaited publication on a plant that offers much to the gardener. Fully illustrated with colour photography, their book covers: Garden delphiniums: an introduction Wild delphiniums Cultivated delphiniums The Breeding of cultivated delphiniums Using delphiniums in the garden General cultivation: soil requirements Propagation Pests and diseases Breeding new delphiniums Growing unusual delphiniums

ISBN: 9780713490022

Dendrobium is an enormous orchid genus of more than 1000 species native to south Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Oceania. They are highly popular among orchid growers for their beauty and diversity. This study by three plant scientists who are also active orchid growers presents more than 400 of the species, all illustrated with color photographs. Almost all the horticulturally popular species are included, along with some lesser-known but spectacular species recently discovered in the highlands of New Guinea that are likely to become popular in the future.

ISBN: 9780881928051

Campanulas have long been a gardeners' favourite, their spectacular summer performance earning them a place in the herbaceous border year after year. Here, their lesser-known relatives, the smaller dwarf campanulas, take centre stage. Everyone who grows campanulas will enjoy this book, finding uses for the diminutive yet exuberant forms at the front of the border as well as in rock gardens, alpine houses, troughs, and containers. More than 200 Campanula species and hybrids are described, and specialists and collectors will delight in the descriptions of rare and little-documented plants and devour the information about the plants' wild habitats. Color photographs enhance the text, encouraging gardeners to experiment with dwarf campanulas in a wide range of garden situations and appreciate the diversity of this rewarding group of plants.

ISBN: 9780881928105

This work offers a checklist of English native plants, providing gardeners with the full range of indigenous trees, shrubs, flowers, herbs, grasses and ferns that merit a place in private and public gardens. The authors show how gardeners can play a part in conserving England's plant heritage. Local plants can lend gardens a sense of place and local identity, as well as providing havens for birds, butterflies and other animals. By growing garden-worthy natives with exotic plants, even the smallest outdoor space can be a living larder for wildlife, while contributing to the conservation of England's plant heritage

ISBN: 9780711214354