Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain)
Author
Language
English
Description
Award-winning designer Matt Keightley presents gardens created either by him or by other leading contemporary designers. Each case study discusses the goal or inspiration for the design and includes a detailed plan, a design checklist, and information on the materials and plants used complete with a wealth of gorgeous photographs. Four types of gardens are covered--showstoppers, family-friendly, minimalist, and plant-lover, and all types of outdoor...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From the world's most respected gardening organization comes a new, soon-to-be classic volume that treats a traditional topic in a new way: a fresh concept of how to present color planting schemes to the reader, fresh graphic display for an encyclopedic topic, and an energetic, renowned garden designer as author who's won multiple medals at Chelsea and elsewhere. In conjunction with the RHS, author Jo Thompson presents a way for home gardeners to...
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Beazley
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Confused by the bewildering range of plants on offer at your local garden centre? How do you choose, use and create beautiful planting schemes like the professionals? The book takes you on a structured journey through the design process, from the initial assessment of your existing space, through choosing a theme or style, to putting it all together. Learn what various plant groups can provide and how to problem-solve by selecting the right species....
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Is your lawn full of weeds? Are your fruits and vegetables diseased? Is your flower bed forlorn? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends--or even a garden you can show off with pride? Provides the basics you need to get your green space under control and keep it that way. Plus lots of simple garden ideas you can do yourself. With step-by-step photographs. From planting decorative climbers to growing your own tomatoes, these...
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited in association with the Royal Horticultural Society
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs, attract awesome wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and be a green gardener with lots of recycling tips. Whether you've got a big vegetable patch or just a windowsill, you can grow all sorts of plants with this colourful RHS book. Packed full of easy-to-follow step-by-step activities, this book helps children learn about conservation, recycling and sustainability in simple, practical, and hands-on ways....
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Beazley
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"RHS Grow Your Own Crops in Pots offers everyone the chance to grow their own food, however small the outdoor space on offer. With this book and all the expert advice of urban gardener and author Kay Maguire, you can turn the tiniest space into a productive and attractive plot, using the best varieties and techniques. Follow 30 tried-and-tested container planting projects for top tasting crop combinations such as tomato with basil, fruit salads and...
Author
Publisher
White Lion Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Put the fun into gardening with this beautifully illustrated guide to growing plants indoors and out. For parents and children who enjoy engaging with the outdoors and want to do more activities together, this beautifully designed book explains how plants work, describes the building blocks of gardening, and shows how to grow everything from cacti to cucumbers. With great facts and practical projects, giving the reader a lot of information it's an...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This is a practical guide to different types of wildlife-friendly garden ponds, along with the creatures that visit and the plants that thrive there. The best way to attract wildlife to your garden is to build a pond. If you want to do your bit to support local biodiversity, pick up a spade and start digging. This book makes it easy to attract and support a huge array of species, with fully illustrated step-by-steps showing you how to plan, dig,...