Titel:
Encyclopedia of gardening techniques
GVPL_EDITION:
Revised and updated edition.
PUBDATE:
2019
GVPL_PUBLICATION_INFO:
London : Mitchell Beazley ; New York : Distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Hachette Book Group, 2019.
Physische Beschreibung:
480 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
ISBN:
9781784725884
Abstract:
The definitive guide to the best gardening techniques from pruning to propagation and planting to harvesting. This step-by-step guide to essential gardening practice is a must-have reference showing modern methods to a new generation of gardeners. Compiled by leading specialists in every area of gardening, the book contains a vast amount of expert information clearly demonstrating the tried-and-tested techniques honed by the world's leading gardening authority. Using more than 1,600 artworks in more than 400 step-by-step sequences, the book covers every aspect of gardening from pruning to sowing, watering to feeding, and propagating to planting. Covering all plants including trees, flowers, shrubs, climbers, lawns, vegetables, fruit and herbs, it shows how to create water features and patios, and add lighting. It also includes organic techniques, recycling and how to treat pests and diseases. The wealth of practical information makes this book an essential purchase for both professional and amateur gardeners.
Allgemeine Anmerkung:
At head of title: American Horticultural Society.
Includes index.
Inhalte:
Gardening basics -- Wildlife gardening -- Growing ornamentals -- Growing vegetables & herbs -- Growing fruit -- Lawns -- Water gardening -- Container gardening -- Greenhouse gardening -- Propagating plants -- Glossary.
LANGUAGE:
Englisch
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