[PDF] The Royal Horticultural Society A Z Encyclopedia Of Garden Plants eBook

Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher :
Page : 1080 pages
File Size : 22,89 MB
Release : 1999-09-30
Category :
ISBN : 9780751345209

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The 15000 plants featured in this encyclopedia have been selected by consultants from the UK, North America and Europe. They include not only tried and tested garden favourites, but also a selection of unusual species and cultivars. The plants are arranged alphabetically by botanical name. Common names are cross-referenced throughout, enabling plants to be found easily, even if the botanical name is unfamiliar. Synonyms are similaly cross-referenced. The introduction describes and explains the A-Z section, including detailed features on the plant kingdom, plant nomenclature, types and shapes. Basic concepts of hardiness, cultivation and propogation are set out in straightforward language. The A-Z section consists of individual descriptions of 15000 plants. Plants are arranged alphabetically by botanical name, with an introduction for each genus, as well as background data on the botanical family, geographical origin, native habitat, the range of plants within the genus and any unusual qualities. Symbols show the basic shape of all treees featured, while more detailed illustrations help to explain the range of flower shapes, leaf types and habitats within a particular group.

Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher :
Page : 751 pages
File Size : 12,96 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780751308624

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The definitive practical guide to gardening bull;Features expert advice on gardening techniques, planning and maintenance, and on growing ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables bull;Draws on the expertise of 50 specialist contributors under the eminent editorship of Christopher Brickell bull;More than 3,000 specially commissioned colour photographs, including 400 step-by-step sequences bull;Comprehensively revised and expanded to include new plants and gardening styles, and the very latest horticultural developments

Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher : DK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,11 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Flower gardening
ISBN : 9780756668570

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Packed with 8,000 plants for every climate--inside and out--from trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, biennials, bulbs, water plants, and cacti, the "AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers" is a must-have reference for all gardeners! This fully revised and updated edition features a brighter, clearer design and improved navigation--cataloging plants by color, season, and size--that makes the book more intuitive for the reader

Author : Dorling Kindersley
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 1120 pages
File Size : 25,74 MB
Release : 2016-09
Category : Flowers
ISBN : 9780241239124

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The ideal gift for gardeners - discover more than 15,000 beautiful plants and learn how to successfully grow each one with this definitive planting guide now in its fully updated 4th edition. The RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants has been compiled by an unrivalled team of over 70 plant experts led by Chris Brickell, the former Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society and a globally renowned plantsman. This latest edition of the world's most comprehensive garden plant encyclopedia has undergone the greatest update since its first publication, with more than 5,000 new entries added and 6,000 superb images featuring fresh new photography. Whether you're looking for inspiration for an unusual new flowering plant to grow, want to identify an amazing orchid you've seen, or need to find out how to keep alive the cactus you've been gifted - the A-Z is bound to have the answer.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 33,26 MB
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1465465316

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Featuring more than 800 plants, Pruning and Training is a freshly redesigned and fully comprehensive guide to cultivating your perfect garden. Pruning and Training has step-by-step instructions to pruning and training hundreds of trees, shrubs, and climbing plants. With chapters on everything from rosebushes to peach trees, Pruning and Training has advice for every garden and gardener. With its practical A-Z approach, organized by plant type, Pruning and Training displays information in an easy-to-follow format and has guides to specialized techniques for each plant type, including coppicing and pollarding for trees and pinch pruning for shrubs. Learn the basic training techniques for climbing plants and see how to maintain ornamental shrubs in your garden, including grasses for your topiary or hedges and bamboo. Pruning and Training is the essential guide to pruning and training your garden plants with confidence.

Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 37,84 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1465498966

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Find new gardening inspiration with this compelling updated encyclopedia for all gardening enthusiasts! Achieve that beautiful garden oasis you’ve always dreamed of, and find endless inspiration and guidance for your garden to thrive with this gardening guide! This fully comprehensive yet easy-to-use informative planting guide is what every gardener needs on their bookshelf. Here’s what you’ll find inside: • A photographic catalog of 4,000 plants and flowers grouped by type, size, then color, allowing readers to browse and find the best plants for their garden • A detailed “Plant Dictionary” describes more than 8,000 species and varieties, and their ideal growing conditions • In the Introduction, a “Plant Selector” section lists ideal plants for particular growing conditions, like coastal areas, shady spots and different soil types • Fully updated text from garden plant specialists, with more than 1,380 new plants added, including the latest and most popular cultivars Discover perennials, bulbs, shrubs, trees, succulents and ornamental shrubs, all showcased in beautiful, full-color photography to help elevate your garden to the next level. Use the extensive plant dictionary to look up more than 8,000 plant varieties and the best growing conditions. Written by a team of more than 15 top horticultural specialists under the guidance of internationally renowned gardener and botanist Christopher Brickell, this gardening encyclopedia appeals to all levels of gardeners and continually inspires with achievable garden ideas. This informative yet inspirational book about gardening will appeal to beginners or more experienced gardeners interested in the latest cultivars and horticultural advice.

Author : Christopher Brickell
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 29,79 MB
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0241443407

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An updated edition of the best-selling highly illustrated garden plant reference, featuring more than 8,000 plants and 4,000 photographs. Choose the right plants for your garden and find all the inspiration and guidance you need with The RHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. Drawing on expert advice from the RHS, this best-selling ebook features a photographic catalogue of more than 4,000 plants and flowers, all organised by colour, size, and type, to help you select the right varieties for your outdoor space. Discover perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, succulents, and ornamental shrubs, all showcased in beautiful, full-colour photography. Browse this photographic catalogue to find at-a-glance plant choice inspiration. Or use the extensive plant dictionary to look up more than 8,000 plant varieties and the best growing conditions. This new edition features the latest and most popular cultivars, with more than 1,400 new plants added, as well as updated photography, comprehensive hardiness ratings, and a brand-new introduction. Fully comprehensive yet easy to use, the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers is the inspirational, informative guide every gardener needs on their bookshelf.

Author : Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain)
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 13,38 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Gardening
ISBN :

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Colourful book on plants and gardens includes trees, vines, shrubs and over 4000 colour photos.