The bulk of this practical guide comprises a comprehensive directory of the most common flowers. Entries include: background information on general characteristics, planting and care; a visual chart listing the most popular varieties and cultivars, with instantly-accessed information on height, spread, colour of flower, hardiness, moisture and sunlight requirements; seasonal guides indicating when to plant and the flowering season; and expert tip boxes. The book opens with a guide to 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; growing flowers from seeds and bulbs; when, how and where to plant; creative ideas for planting combinations; caring for your flowers throughout the year; and increasing your stock with propagation techniques. The book closes with a section on plant problems, comprising a trouble-shooting flow chart to help identify the problem and a directory of all the pests and diseases you are likely to do battle with.

Flowers

Alan Toogood

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

PROPAGATION

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Everyman Ltd

Shrubs and Climbing Plants

Littlehampton Book Services Ltd.

Comp Bk Container Gardening (R)

Headline

Royal Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants (DK Millennium M)

Reference

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Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd.

Packed with more than 600 photographs of over 500 plants, Annuals and Biennials is an inspiring handbook to help you identify, choose, and grow your favorite varieties. 
Packed with more than 600 photographs of over 500 plants, Annuals &amp; Biennials is an inspiring handbook to help you identify, choose and grow your favorite varieties. Discover at a glance the full range of annuals and biennials available. Each entry combines a plant portrait with a concise botanical description, plus cultivation and propagation details. Helpful symbols indicate preferred growing conditions and cold hardiness. If you want a specific leaf or flower color, the Plant Catalog will offer you the perfect specimen. All the essential considerations, such as selecting plants, preparing the ground, watering, mulching, feeding, weeding, and pest control, are clearly explained. Propagation methods, from sowing seeds to planting out, are also given. Whether you are planting a new garden or seeking new features of interest for an established one, Annuals &amp; Biennials is your indispensable, portable gardening companion. 
A lavishly illustrated flexibound, Eyewitness Garden Handbooks are the user-friendly guides that identify every type of garden plant with up to ten salient features, at-a-glance information on height, spread, and color, and useful cultivation symbols. There are also separate sections on gardening skills and a complete index of common names.

Eyewitness Garden Handbooks: Annuals and Biennials

DK ADULT

Camellias

Marshall Cavendish Limited

Create a glorious garden! This essential reference book is packed with ideas, advice, and planting information to guarantee a flourishing, colorful display for any garden. You’ll discover: 
-Practical hints and tips on planting beds, borders, and containers -Fully illustrated projects with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions -Inspirational ideas for imaginative planting combinations -Comprehensive plant profiles -And more! 
With a unique mix-and-match page format, this practical garden guide will help you achieve your very own horticultural masterpiece!

The Mix & Match Color Guide to Annuals & Perrenials

Graham Strong

Bay books

Designing with House Plants

Apple Press

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