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RHS Botany for Gardeners The Royal Horticultural Society

RHS Botany for Gardeners By The Royal Horticultural Society

RHS Botany for Gardeners by The Royal Horticultural Society


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From the publisher of the bestselling RHS Latin for Gardeners, RHS Botany for Gardeners is an accessible, informative and beautifully illustrated guide to the mysteries of botanical terms and the science of plants.

RHS Botany for Gardeners Summary

RHS Botany for Gardeners: The Art and Science of Gardening Explained & Explored by The Royal Horticultural Society

'Clever... valuable introduction to the study of plant science.' - Gardeners Illustrated

RHS Botany for Gardeners is more than just a useful reference book on the science of botany and the language of horticulture - it is a practical, hands-on guide that will help gardeners understand how plants grow, what affects their performance, and how to get better results.

Illustrated throughout with beautiful botanical prints and simple diagrams, RHS Botany for Gardeners provides easy-to-understand explanations of over 3,000 botanical words and terms, and show how these can be applied to everyday gardening practice. For easy navigation, the book is divided into thematic chapters covering everything from Plant Pests, and further subdivided into useful headings such as 'Seed Sowing' and 'Pruning'. 'Botany in Action' boxes provide instantly accessible practical tips and advice, and feature spreads profile the remarkable individuals who collected, studied and illustrated the plants that we grow today.

Aided by this book, gardeners will unlock the wealth of information that lies within the intriguing world of botanical science - and their gardens will thrive as a result. This is the perfect gift for any gardener.

Contents Includes...

The Plant kingdom
Growth, Form and Function
Inner Workings
Reproduction
The Beginning of Life
External Factors
Pruning
Botany and the Senses
Pest, Diseases and Disorders
Botanists and Botanical Illustration
... And Much More!

About The Royal Horticultural Society

Since being inspired by some of the world's leading botanists whilst studying Plant Science at the University of Edinburgh, Simon Maughan has spent the last twenty-five years furthering his knowledge and developing a love of practical gardening and plants. He was employed in 1995 to work on the RHS A-Z of Garden Plants and to date has worked on many dozens of gardening books covering all aspects of the subject from species rhododendrons to garden design, and everything in between. He has worked as an editor and publisher for the RHS for twelve years, and this is the first opportunity he has had to work on a book on botany.

Additional information

GOR005403863
9781845338336
1845338332
RHS Botany for Gardeners: The Art and Science of Gardening Explained & Explored by The Royal Horticultural Society
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
2013-10-07
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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