Practical Houseplant Book

Practical Houseplant Book
Author: Zia Allaway
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2018-02-27
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0744034612

Twelve inspiring projects, plus 200 in-depth plant profiles with detailed useful information and care instructions to help you cultivate and care for your houseplants. Learn how to choose which plants to use where, care for your houseplants to keep them healthy, and use plants to best effect in your home, with trusted advice, creative inspiration, strong visual aesthetic, and practical step-by-step detail. Two hundred plant profiles provide information and care instructions for a wide variety of plants, including ferns, orchids, and succulents, while a dozen step-by-step photographic projects offer exciting ideas for using plants to decorate your home or greenhouse--from eye-catching terrariums to a living succulent wall to a floating kokedama "string garden." With information on plant care, propagation, pests and diseases, pruning, and problem-solving, The Practical Houseplant Book is the essential guide for indoor gardeners.

RHS Propagating Plants

RHS Propagating Plants
Author: DK. DK. DK.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2025-01-02
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780241662106

The Royal Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

The Royal Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
Author: Christopher Brickell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1080
Release: 1999-09-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9780751345209

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.

RHS Plant Finder 2020

RHS Plant Finder 2020
Author: Chris Philip
Publisher:
Total Pages: 990
Release: 2020-04
Genre: Nurseries (Horticulture)
ISBN: 9781911666066

Annual publication from the RHS listing 81,000 plants with over 3, 300 new plants and where to find them.

Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers

Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers
Author: Christopher Brickell
Publisher: DK
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Flower gardening
ISBN: 9780756668570

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

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees
Author: Royal Horticultural Society (DK Rights) (DK IPL)
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2019-03-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241399084

Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this gorgeously illustrated nature and science ebook. From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. Did you know that trees take care of each other and that the whole forest is connected? The Magic & Mystery of Trees takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Discover how they communicate and warn each other of predators, how they nurture their networks, record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival. Learn amazing tree facts, meet extraordinary trees from around the world and learn about the habitats they create. Find out what trees do for us and how to make your community a greener place by planting your very own tree!

RHS Pruning and Training

RHS Pruning and Training
Author: Christopher Brickell
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2017-03-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0241308518

Cultivate your perfect garden with RHS Pruning & Training's unrivalled guidance for over 800 trees, shrubs, and climbing plants. Fully updated by the RHS experts, RHS Pruning & Training uses clear, step-by-step instructions and fantastic photography to perfectly illustrate the secrets to pruning and training your plants. Whether you're a novice gardener or an amateur expert, RHS Pruning & Training is packed with plenty of information on all plant types including fruits, roses, shrubs, and trees. Learn specialised techniques including coppicing, pollarding, and pinch pruning for specific plant types, and prune your garden to perfection all year round.

RHS Gardening Month by Month

RHS Gardening Month by Month
Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-03
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781405363051

A guide that helps to have a beautiful garden from January to December. It also helps to find out what to do when, to ensure your plants are well cared for and your garden blooms all year round.

RHS Genealogy for Gardeners

RHS Genealogy for Gardeners
Author: Simon Maughan
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre: Botany
ISBN: 9781784723804

RHS Genealogy for Gardeners is part of the bestselling series that includes RHS Latin for Gardeners and RHS Botany for Gardeners. This informative, easy-to-understand and beautifully designed reference book explores plant families and the plant family tree in unparalleled detail. From roses (Rosaceae) to rhubarb (Polygonaceae) and carrots (Apiaceae) to camellias (Theaceae), RHS Genealogy for Gardeners unlocks a wealth of practical information, helping you to identify, select and cultivate plants from over 70 families most familiar to gardeners. Along with details about the size, range, origin and appearance of each family, feature boxes highlight interesting facts and provide useful growing tips. Whether you are a gardener, horticultural student, budding botanist or plant enthusiast, RHS Genealogy for Gardeners will help you understand and appreciate the extraordinary diversity and unrivalled splendour of the plant kingdom.

RHS Practical House Plant Book

RHS Practical House Plant Book
Author: Zia Allaway
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0241353947

It's official: living with houseplants is good for your wellbeing! Turn your living space into an indoor oasis with our handy, easy to follow guide. Discover key indoor gardening design principles and learn how to care for your houseplants and keep them healthy. The RHS Practical Houseplant Book contains a dozen stunning step-by-step projects to help you assemble an eye-catching terrarium, create a floating kokedama 'string garden', or propagate succulents for your friends. Complete with 200 in-depth plant profiles, this is the essential practical guide for indoor gardeners.