Books by Andrew Mikolajski

The perfect sourcebook and reference manual for anyone building a garden plant collection and looking for inspiration and practical advice.

This practical (and adorably illustrated) book offers tips on how to turn random garden cuttings into lifelong plant friends.Plants make great pets – they’re quiet, decorative, housetrained and (mostly) low-maintenance – and with this helpful guide, you’ll soon be the perfect plant parent! Grow Your Own Pet Plants has all the information you’ll need for green-thumbed success, from learning which plant to take home to how to help your leafy friend thrive in all conditions. Andrew Mikolajski provides helpful tips, from how to nurse and propagate cuttings to choosing a plant which suits your home and lifestyle. With a simple guide to more than 40 plant personalities and easy care advice, from feeding and grooming to showing off your new pet to guests, you’ll soon be the proud owner of a new collections of plant pets.

Orchids make up one of the largest plant families in the world, and they have captivated gardeners for centuries. This book provides instructions for buying, growing and caring for orchids, as well as advice on propagating from seed and dividing established plants. It also contains an illustrated directory of epiphytes and terrestrial varieties.

A gardener's practical guide to identifying, growing and cooking delicious apples from around the globe.

This book offers a breakdown of the process involved in creating a garden, from making an initial assessment of the site's possibilities to applying design principles and choosing plants and landscaping materials. It is aimed at readers who have no previous knowledge of garden-making but will also be of value to professionals entering the trade.

Includes succinct advice and helpful solutions to 1001 of the more frequently asked questions about gardening practice, from pruning and pest control to site and soil.

Heathers can cope well in most garden situations and provide bright year-round interest. This practical guide explains everything you need to know at a glance, including a directory of 50 heathers, and instructions on growing heather in outdoor borders, raised beds,containers, hanging baskets and indoors.

Most plants benefit from a prune for healthy growth and visual appeal, and this simple guide clearly explains the different methods of pruning, such as deadheading, shaping, clipping and trimming. Includes an at-a-glance seasonal chart to remind you when

Offers step-by-step guidance on planting, propagation and pruning, and how to deal with common pests and diseases. This title includes instructions on using roses for hedging and ground cover, and combining them with other plants. It explains how to use modern roses to their best advantage, and features a directory of over 40 varieties.

A glorious garden filled with fragrance can affect our mood and wellbeing. Make the most of scented bulbs, annuals, perennials, herbs and small trees with this practical and accessible handbook.

A concise calendar of practical tasks, covering all aspects of flower, kitchen and greenhouse gardening throughout all four seasons of the year. This handbook takes the guesswork out of knowing what to do when in the garden with advice on preparing the ground, sowing, planting and caring for plants, and harvesting fruit and vegetables.

Helps you discover the versatility of a beautiful courtyard garden, for entertaining, relaxing and extending your living space. With illustrated examples, clear text and over 100 beautiful photographs, this book is suitable for those wishing to maximize the potential of their patio or terrace.

The skills required for planning and maintaining a successful garden can be mastered by everyone and are clearly explained in this beautiful set of books.