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Whether you have a green thumb or not, you''ve likely asked yourself just what would grow in one challenging location or another. This book provides concise answers by presenting a descriptive listing of the very best plants available on the market today for a better yard. For the expert or novice gardener, this is sound advice. This title introduces the concept of growing plants for a purpose, whether it''s to provide privacy in a tiny yard or placing the right plant in a particular spot where nothing seems to grow. This is the first in a three part series.
Jim Hole looks at locations and areas inside of your home and helps you with the selection of great plants for a variety of indoor locations and situations
The 6th Q&A series explores the incredible world of bulbs.The goal of these books is to provide gardeners with the information they need to grow beautiful plants. Questions are answered in 2-part. A short answer and a more in-depth answer.
Answers questions both mundane and bizarre, solving the most preplexing gardening dilemmas and describing today's best plant varities
A comprehensive coverage of anything and everything you might want to know about growing bulbs: - 20 outstanding bulbs are featured in detail: Alliums, Anemones, Begonias, Calla Lilies, Chionodoxas, Colchicums, Crocuses, Dahlias, Elephant Ears, Eranthis, Fritillaries, Galanthus, Gladioli, Hyacinths, Irises, Muscari, Daffodils, Squills, Hybrid Tulips and Species Tulips - Each account covers the bulb's type, planting season, best planting method and optimal conditions, blooming season, hardiness and favored varieties - An extensive introduction covers the science and history of bulbs, how to shop for bulbs, basic rules of planting, nutrition, diseases and pests, overwintering, use of bulbs in garden design and creating arrangements with cutflowers - A section called For the Adventurous features bulb varieties that are notably exotic, require special care or are strictly for indoor use - The appendix has information on how to force bulbs to flower and how to naturalize bulbs.
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