The most comprehensive guide to trees and shrubs on the market. This is an extraordinary reference and a practical, hands-on manual. The authoritative plant directory is arranged alphabetically and comprises more than 4,000 plants from more than 400 genera.
Visually beautiful, with over 1,600 color photographs of woody plants that bring the text to life, this volume is destined to become a standard reference source for gardening and botany. Entries are arranged alphabetically by scientific name and describe the habitat, foliage, flower, fruit, availability from commercial sources and landscape use.
Much more than just another tree encyclopedia, Trees for Small Gardens is a careful selection of the 100 best trees for use in small temperate gardens. Each entry includes lavish photographs and clear information about growth rate, care requirements, and seasonal interest. An extensive illustrated tree selector table allows readers to quickly choose that special tree that will make their garden a source of envy.
You will love this book which is crammed full of fabulous photographs and give details of over fifty types of the best flowering shrubs and how best they can be used in a home landscaping situation. Find helpful tips on best suited soil types, how to control pests, pruning and watering information too.
The Visual Method for the Practical Identification and Recognition of Shrubs (and vines and ground covers) - and an important supplement to existing botanical methods.
The book is in two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison of details which look alike, narrowing the identification of a shrub to one of a small group -- the family or genus.
Then, in the Master Pages, the species of the shrub is determined, with similar details placed together to highlight differences within the family group, thus eliminating all other possibilities.
A new method for the practical identification and recognition of trees - and an important supplement to existing botanical methods.
The book is in two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison of details which look alike, narrowing the identification of a tree to one of a small group -- the family or genus.
Then, in the Master Pages, the species of the tree is determined, with similar details placed together to highlight differences within the family group, thus eliminating all other possibilities.
Once the subject of snobbery and derision, variegated plants are now among the more sought-after and collected treasures of garden connoisseurs. Whether marbled, dotted, splashed, or veined, variegated foliage never fails to catch the eye and to add excitement whatever the flowering season. Variegated Trees and Shrubs (which includes woody ground covers and vines as well) fills an important gap in the literature and provides valuable information on selections that provide long-lasting specimen and accent plantings for years of garden pleasure.
Collins Tree Guide is a definitive, fully-illustrated guide to the trees of Britain and non-Mediterranean Europe. Species description include details of shape, height, the appearance of leaves, bark, buds and flowers, as well as similar trees and variants. Containing some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced, each species is described and pictures on the same page for easy reference.
This guide offers practical information and advice to both the beginner and the busy gardener. It contains full colour images and step-by-step instructions to help the reader get results. The topics covered in the book include: choosing the right size and shape of tree to suit your garden; underplanting for your trees; planting and selecting for shade and shelter; different trees for flowers and fruit; attracting wildlife; and multi-seasonal trees.
Divided by leaf type, this guide features illustrations of the trees commonly found in parks, gardens and woodland, together with the "lookalike" species with which they are often confused. Also shown are illustrations of flowers and bark, and histograms giving the months in which the tress can be expected to be in leaf, flower and fruit.
The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs is widely recognised as a classic horticultural literature, with more than 200,000 copies sold since first publication. The 8th edition has been thoroughly revised to keep the entries entirely up to date. Over 9,000 plants representing more than 650 genera are described in detail, making it the definitive work for any gardener.
Comprehensive full-colour guide to the full range of evergreens. Covers bulbs, grasses, ferns, conifers and shrubs for all year round interest in the garden.
An illustrated guide to over 400 species of Japanese maples provides their nomenclature, group identity, unique characteristics, and descriptions of foliage and color.
This is a collection of sixty tree portraits grouped according to their own strong personalities: Natives, Travellers, Shrines, Fantasies and Survivors. From the ancient native trees, many of which are huge and immeasurably old, to the exotic newcomers from Europe, the East and North America, Meetings with Remarkable Trees captures the history and beauty of these entrancing living structures.
This text contains information on 500 garden trees. There are instructions on planting, pruning, and tree care, as well as information on cultivation and soil requirements. Also included are special chapters on landscaping with trees, and understanding the tree as a plant.
This is the most complete tree book available in English or any other language. The book has been more than twelve years in the making - two years of research, followed by ten years of meticulous painting of trees, bark, leaves and fruits. The main section is devoted to 377 double page spreads, which describe and illustrate more than 1,000 species and varieties of trees which we can see in Britain, Ireland and Northern Europe.
Each title in the "Best" series gives advice on the selected plants to ensure gardening success. Every aspect of the plant's life is covered, from propagation and care, through to pruning and problem solving.
Profiles more than 500 trees and shrubs, guides the planting and cultivation, and aids in the selection of the right plant for landscape, beauty, and ease of care.
A look at all the species of azaleas and more than 6000 cultivars, this book also offers information on every aspect of growing and using azaleas in the garden, including landscaping, companion plants, culture, pests and diseases, hybridizing, and bonsai.
Covers general pruning principles, pest and disease control, and dealing with special circumstances, and includes an encyclopedia of pruning methods for hundreds of plants.
