Alan Titchmarsh How to Garden: Climbers and Wall Shrubs
Alan Titchmarsh How to Garden: Climbers and Wall Shrubs

Author: Alan Titchmarsh

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2016-04-28

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1448142210

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Vertical gardening adds an extra dimension to gardens and this book will cover the ins and outs of growing climbers and wall plants to get the very best in terms of cover, cropping and flowering. It will look at flowering plants, fruit and some vegetable plants, and how to make the most of every available space in your garden. Includes: * creative ideas for using climbing plants and wall shrubs effectively in the garden * quick lists of climbing plants for specific purposes, conditions or effects * A-Z profiles of recommended plants * practical advice on training, pruning and propagation * illustrated step-by-step guides to essential techniques Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive practical guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to successfully grow climbers and wall shrubs.

Cultivated Plants of the World: Trees, shrubs, climbers
Cultivated Plants of the World: Trees, shrubs, climbers

Author: Don Ellison

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13:

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Designed to aid the identification of over 4250 cultivated trees, shrubs and climbers of the world, this guide briefly describes each genus, providing country of origin, climatic preference, planting use and propagation method. Photographs of relevant species for that genus are shown.

Shrubs & Climbers
Shrubs & Climbers

Author:

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780789404299

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Packed with more than 1000 photographs of over 1,000 plants, Shrubs & Climbers is an inspiring handbook to help you identify, choose, and grow your favorite varieties. Photographic Plant Catalog. Discover at a glance the full range of shrubs and climbers available. Each entry combines a plant portrait with a concise botanical description, plus cultivation and propagaton details. Helpful symbols indicate preferred growing conditions and cold hardiness. If you want a specific leaf or flower color in a particular season, The Plant Catalog will offer you the perfect specimen.

Right Plant, Right Place
Right Plant, Right Place

Author: Nicola Ferguson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 145160405X

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The Indispensable Guide to the Successful Garden. Now comprehensively revised and updated: over 40% of plants are NEW entries; all photographs are NEW; includes more detailed and NEW information -- USDA hardiness zones, additional plants of interest, etc; and two completely NEW chapters. You will find more than 1,470 plants organized by: GROWING CONDITIONS Plants that will grow in: Shallow soils over chalk Acid soils Heavy clay soils Polluted atmosphere Windswept, seaside sites Dry soils in hot, sunny sites Damp and wet soils Dry shade Dense shade PURPOSE Plants that can be used for: Ground-cover Climbers Hedges Fillers for crevices in paving Growing in containers (trees, shrubs and climbers) APPEARANCE Plants with: Variegated leaves Gray, blue-gray or silver leaves Red, purple or bronze leaves Yellow or yellow-green leaves Decorative, green foliage Colourful autumn foliage Aromatic leaves Ornamental fruit Ornamental bark and twigs Flowers suitable for cutting and drying Fragrant flowers Winter flowers Green flowers 'Black' plants A long, continuous flowering period Each plant is illustrated with a full color photograph and accompanied by a detailed description of its size, flowering season, needs and care. Right Plant, Right Place compresses a shelf full of reference books and a pile of seed catalogs into a single comprehensive guide to plant selection.

The Tree & Shrub Expert
The Tree & Shrub Expert

Author: D. G. Hessayon

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780903505178

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This guide provides information on all types of ornamental trees and shrubs for the ordinary garden including: choosing the right types, climbers and conifers, how to buy and plant, tree and shrub care and increasing your stock.