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The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of Gardening Dr Stefan Buczacki

The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of Gardening By Dr Stefan Buczacki

The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of Gardening by Dr Stefan Buczacki


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Summary

Specialist techniques and troubleshooting tips are offered to help you maintain a productive, self sufficient garden with minimum time and effort. Expert advice is given on how to achieve the garden of your dreams - whether a water garden sanctuary or a stunning border.

The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of Gardening Summary

The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of Gardening by Dr Stefan Buczacki

This comprehensive directory provides everything you need to know about gardening in one volume. Specialist techniques and troubleshooting tips are offered to help you maintain a productive, self sufficient garden with minimum time and effort. Expert advice is given on how to achieve the garden of your dreams - whether a water garden sanctuary or a stunning border. A cross-referenced dictionary gives instant access to in-depth information on all major plant types.

About Dr Stefan Buczacki

Stefan Buczacki is well-known as a TV presenter, radio broadcaster, journalist and writer. His horticultural expertise is highly respected and his enthusiasm for all aspects of gardening has brought the subject alive for millions of people all over the world.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6 Gardening Techniques 8 Climate and Weather 10 Soils 16 Structural Fabric of the Garden 22 Design and Planning in the Modern Garden 28 Specific Problem Sites 36 Gardening with Children 42 Gardening for the Disabled 46 Equipment and Tools 50 Cultivation Techniques 54 Training and Pruning 60 Propagation 70 Organic Gardening and Composting 80 Fertilizers and Feeding 84 Water and Watering 88 Greenhouses and Cold Frames 92 Pests and Diseases 98 Weeds 106 Container Gardening 112 Plants and Gardens 119 The Fruit Garden 120 The Vegetable Garden 134 Herbs 160 The Lawn 164 Bedding Plants 170 Herbaceous Perennials 178 Native Plants 188 Bulbous Plants 190 Alpines 196 Trees 200 Shrubs 206 Hedges 214 Roses 220 Ornamental Grasses 226 Climbers 228 Annual and Herbaceous Climbers 232 Ferns 234 Water Garden 236 Plant Directory 242 How to Use Directory 244 A-Z of Plants 246 Plant Family Introduction 541 Breakdown of each Family Entry 542 List of Terms 543 Plant Families Included 544 Index 550 Acknowledgments 559

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The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of Gardening by Dr Stefan Buczacki
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
20020315
560
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