[PDF] The Propagation Of New Zealand Native Plants eBook

Author : Lawrence James Metcalf
Publisher : Godwit
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 11,61 MB
Release : 2007-09-14
Category : Native plant gardening
ISBN : 9781869621315

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The welcome return of a classic gardening title, which has been out of print for some time. With an entirely new format and layout and updated material which includes information on eco-sourcing native seeds, this is a must-have volume for every gardener , landscaper, horticulture tutor and student interested in working with our stunning range of native plants.

Author : Lawrie Metcalf
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,68 MB
Release : 2015-03
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781927145616

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There is increasing enthusiasm for using native plants in gardens throughout New Zealand. This book is aimed at helping gardeners and landscaping professionals to select and care for native ground cover plants in order to create low-maintenance, good-looking and sustainable gardens. As with other forms of gardening, ground cover planting is most successful and satisfying when thoughtfully planned, with plants chosen to fit the design objectives and scale of the area to be planted. Hasty, ill-informed choices aimed solely at easy care can result in gardens that need to be removed a few years later because the area has become overgrown or the plants are unsuitable for the site. The authors show how a carefully considered use of New Zealand native plants as ground cover can reduce maintenance in gardens of all sizes while creating an aesthetically pleasing environment. They suggest suitable ground cover plants, based not only on the species but also on the continuing development of the range of hybrids and cultivars that are now available to gardeners. Accompanied by more than 100 colour photographs, these suggestions will help with your plant selection.

Author : Yvonne Cave
Publisher : Godwit
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 18,49 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781869620431

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This reference brings together over 1000 species, hybrids and cultivars. It includes colour photographs, arranged according to the plant's attributes and use in the garden, and also includes examples of landscaping possibilities as well as numerous plant portraits.

Author : Lawrence James Metcalf
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 34,75 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Endemic plants
ISBN : 9781869662059

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New Zealand has a unique and attractive native plant life that is of interest to everyone from gardeners and trampers to students of botany and ecology. In Know Your New Zealand Native Plants Lawrie Metcalf introduces a selection of the most interesting, iconic and important New Zealand plants, spanning latitudes from subtropical to temperate, and altitudes from sea level to alpine mountaintop, describing their natural history and distinguishing features. This title joins New Holland's hugely successful 'Know Your ...' series, of which the first two titles - Birds and Trees - both reprinted twice within two years of their release. Written for a family readership and with the novice in mind, the text of 'Know Your...' titles is light and easy in tone, with simple language, and is accompanied by full-page, full-colour portrait photographs.

Author : Ian F. Spellerberg
Publisher :
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 24,73 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Native plant gardening
ISBN : 9781877257131

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Have you ever wondered how best to incorporate New Zealand native plants into your garden? Or how to re-create a patch of native bush? This book is a rich compendium of ideas, describing the many and varied practical uses of New Zealand native plants. With contributions from gardening experts to moving accounts from school children, this is a book by New Zealanders for New Zealand. If you are wondering which New Zealand native plants are frost-tender, which prefer coastal sites or which are tall-growing species, there is an extensive A-Z glossary to guide you. Advice on landscaping with natives and on cultivating from seed or cuttings is presented in richly illustrated chapters. This book will help ensure there is a better future for our rich and diverse flora.

Author : Dr. Robin Rose
Publisher :
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 21,66 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Gardening
ISBN :

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Propagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants, the first publication of its kind, provides propagation information on nearly one hundred and forty native plants. Designed for use by both nursery professionals and home gardeners, this working manual presents the most current and comprehensive information in this emerging field. Drawn from forestry and agricultural journals, as well as gardening and horticultural handbooks and personal sources, the techniques presented here offer invaluable direction to the many who wish to grow native plants. The book is divided into four plant sections: shrubs, trees, forbs, and grasses. In addition to propagation techniques, the species accounts feature physical descriptions and information on habitat and geographic range. Abundant line drawings and an illustrated glossary help to ensure accurate use of this new resource.

Author : Andrew Crowe
Publisher : Godwit Pub.
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,48 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Botany
ISBN :

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This revised and updated edition describes in detail over 160 native edible plants. Trees, shrubs, herbs, ferns, mushrooms, lichens and seaweeds are covered, with information on their utilization, in particular by Maoris, their nutritional value, where they can be found and when.

Author : Tony Foster
Publisher :
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 23,60 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Botany
ISBN : 9780143009795

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New Zealand's flora is among the most remarkable in the world. Plant Heritage New Zealand looks at the unique characteristics of New Zealand's plants, and what makes them so special. It delves into the origins and evolution of the plants, how they have inspired songs, poems and works of art, Maori myths, stories and proverbs associated with them, and their many uses as a natural resource. Part 2 presents a selection of the plants and looks at classification, names, botanical description, traditional and modern uses, cultural heritage and significance to Maori. Tony Foster's stunning photos highlight the beauty of the plants, as well as helping with identification.