The Garden Plants Encyclopedia
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Author | : Christopher Brickell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1080 |
Release | : 1999-09-30 |
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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.
Author | : DK |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 402 |
Release | : 2014-09-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1465495142 |
Discover everything you need to transform your empty plot into a stunning garden oasis with this gardening encyclopedia. This horticultural gem includes more than 2,000 recommendations from gardening experts and features valuable information and advice to expand on your gardening ideas. Planning your garden has never been this easy with this informative planting guide that every gardener needs on their bookshelf. Here’s what you’ll find inside: • Includes planting suggestions for over 30 types of sites, from notoriously dry ground by a hedge or fence to cracks in walls or paving • Explains how to assess site and soil, and presents a stunning range of plant partners and planting schemes • Includes a comprehensive range of more than 3,000 plants organized by size and situation • Simple recipes show you how to create beautiful beds, borders and garden designs • A “Special Effects” section helps you find plants with fragrant, colorful or architectural properties and offers solutions to common gardening problems and pests, like slugs, rabbits and deer Whether you have a small urban garden or sprawling acres of land, this gardening guide will help you every step of the way to create your garden masterpiece! You’ll discover a wealth of information on sections like which plants thrive in shady spots or whittle away in bright sunny areas, or “Special Effects” themes like Asian or Greek-inspired garden designs. The Encyclopedia of Garden Plants for Every Location is produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution, whose Smithsonian's Gardens creates and manages the Smithsonian's outdoor gardens, interiorscapes, and horticulture-related collections and exhibits. Your dream garden is within reach thanks to this helpful gardening reference book, perfect for gardeners looking to make the most out of their plot.
Author | : Lance Hattatt |
Publisher | : Whitecap Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998-09 |
Genre | : Beds (Gardens) |
ISBN | : 9781551107509 |
This giant encyclopedia is the ultimate gardening reference, featuring hundreds of plant listings, each with a full-color photograph. Concise, helpful notes will help readers decide which shrubs, vines, annuals, perennials, and groundcovers best suit their needs.
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
Author | : Elvin McDonald |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9780681296022 |
Author | : Klaas T. Noordhuis |
Publisher | : Buffalo : Firefly Books |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : |
Back in print, first published 1998: The Garden Encyclopedia, is a must-have reference for all gardening enthusiasts, new or experienced. Plants are grouped by their shared characteristics, each entry has a color photograph.
Author | : Frances Tenenbaum |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9780618226443 |
With descriptions of more than 1,000 species, hundreds of line drawings, and 1,200 color photos, the "Taylor's Encyclopedia of Garden Plants" will be as useful 20 years from now as it is today.
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1971 |
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Author | : Christopher Brickell |
Publisher | : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : |
The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is the most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published. With authoritative coverage of more than 15,000 ornamental plants, accompanied by nearly 6,000 full-color photographs, it is destined to become the essential reference work for all gardeners, from novice to expert. Plants are arranged alphabetically by their botanical names for fast, straightforward access. All names are completely up to date, and previous names (synonyms) appear as cross-references throughout. Any plant can be located quickly, even if the current botanical name is unfamiliar or not known. Detailed plant profiles, prepared by an international team of more than 40 expert contributors, describe growth habit, leaf and flower anatomy, plant height and spread, geographical origin, and hardiness. A concise introduction to each genus provides essential details of botanical family, native habitat, number of species, and the ornamental qualities for which the plants are grown, together with succinct advice on cultivation, propagation, and pests and diseases. Specially commissioned photographs closely integrated with the plant descriptions, capture the beauty of nearly 6,000 plants. The full diversity of growth habits within a genus is shown wherever possible, and special close-up panels illustrate the range of flower colors and shapes. A comprehensive introduction and glossary guide beginners and experienced gardeners alike to a greater knowledge and understanding of the key elements of plant classification, anatomy, and cultivation.
Author | : Ross Bayton |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 1094 |
Release | : 2020-03-10 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 0691209138 |
The definitive guide to botanical Latin Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. The Gardener's Botanical contains definitions of more than 5,000 plant names—from abbreviatus ("shortened") to zonatus ("with bands")—along with more than 350 color illustrations. Scientific plant names are an invaluable tool for those who understand them. Formed from Greek and, more commonly, from Latin root words, not only do they make it possible for gardeners and botanists to communicate, they also contain a wealth of hidden information. The Gardener's Botanical is the key to unlocking these secrets. This guide contains a breathtaking array of botanical names in alphabetical order. Each word is listed with a pronunciation guide, definition, example plant, and, where appropriate, etymology. Also included in this illuminating guide are special features on important plant genera, fact boxes, essays focusing on the history and importance of Latin names and botanical illustrations, and an index of common names with more than 2,000 popular plants, cross-referenced with their binomial name in Latin.