A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. View More...
A portrait of Beth Chatto's garden which covers every type of damp soil fro m moist silt to sticky clay, in both sunny and shady situations. The author describes her work with her husband in cultivating the site from scratch a nd paints a picture of why the plants thrived or failed. View More...
The authors say their book is for American gardeners who want maximum effec t for minimum effort, yet discuss such things as double- and triple-digging the soil. The reader could glean the information to create a nice perennia l flower gardenbut not an instant garden. The color photos included with th e review galley are inspirational. Chapters cover design and planning, main tenance, and major perennial plants. There are some unusual ideas concernin g color, music, and creating a symphony in the garden. There are lots of ch arts. A good planting guide, containing all the usual information, li... View More...
All gardeners and farmers should be plant breeders, says author Carol Deppe . Developing new vegetable varieties doesn't require a specialized educatio n, a lot of land, or even a lot of time. It can be done on any scale. It's enjoyable. It's deeply rewarding. You can get useful new varieties much fas ter than you might suppose. And you can eat your mistakes. Authoritative and easy-to-understand, Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties: T he Gardener's and Farmer's Guide to Plant Breeding and Seed Saving is the o nly guide to plant breeding and seed saving for the serious home gardener a nd the sma... View More...
The complete guide to container gardening with over 800 photographs. Step-b y-step instructions for choosing plants, preparing containers and planting displays the whole year round. Beautiful designs in both traditional and co ntemporary styles. Practical ideas for creating 150 beautiful containers of all kinds, from hanging baskets and window boxes to terracotta pots, and s tone troughs. Brimming with ideas for instant planters to transform and emb ellish any outdoor space. View More...
A crisp clean hardcover, no markings throughout, NOT an ex-lib: This volume features over 50 projects to transform a garden, patio, lawn, terrace or backyard into an appealing and useful outdoor living space. Projects includes: containers and planters, stakes and markers, wind and water accessories, feeders and nesting boxes for butterflies and birds, outdoor furniture, outdoor lighting, stone and walkways and recycling junk for design. From grand sculptures and landscape features to small crafty projects, from country cottage rustic to modern town garden chic. Craft skills include decorative ... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Making the Most of Clematis has been brought right up to date by the internationally renowned clematis expert, Raymond J. Evison. Using his 35 years experience, he brings to life the secrets and pleasures of growing clematis. This best selling book is an invaluable, practical guide providing information on site selection, planting, cultivation and pruning. Helpful diagrams and colour photographs guide you throughout, and in addition to chapters on com... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Director of the University of Tennessee Gardens, Susan Hamilton teams up with veteran garden writer Laura Peters to present the best varieties of plants for gardens in the Volunteer State. Perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs are featured. View More...
Pure form, clean lines, pared down architectural plantings - the perfect mi nimalist garden is tranquil, elegant and low maintenance, soothing for both the eye and the soul. This gloriously illustrated, highly innovative book will inspire you to transform your outdoor space - large or small - into so mething sublime. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references , library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most impor tant libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work i... View More...
This lively, practical series tackles every aspect of growing plants, both indoors and out. Informative, sensible text, allied to stunning colour illu stration, add up to an attractive range of books which are both comprehensi ve and easy to use. View More...
In original shrinkwrap. Featuring a detailed directory of more than 2,000 plants, "The Perfect Plant" is the next best thing to having a professional gardener help readers select their garden plants. More than 1,000 specially commissioned photos, both of individual plants and of plants in garden settings, are the final ingredient in this foolproof recipe for creating the perfect garden. View More...
