The Gardener's Guide to Growing Ivies - Hardcover

Rose, Peter Q.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0715304984 ISBN 13: 9780715304983

Publisher: David & Charles, 1996

Synopsis

Ivy is now regaining the level of popularity it enjoyed during the Victorian era. This guide provides ideas for amateur gardeners who wish to grow ivy in every situation from rock gardens and hanging baskets to large landscape schemes and topiary.

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Review:

A full-color guide for beginners and advanced gardners. Ivy lovers, take heart! Rose offers a very thorough coverage of ivy. The author has successfully made a single genus with so many similarities seem so varied and essential. The Gardner's Guide to Growing Ivies provides ample instruction. -- Ann Lovejoy "Horticulture" (02/01/2000) "The Gardener's Guide to Growing Ivies" is the definitive guide. -- Marty Figley "Michigan Observer and Eccentric" (02/01/2000) This is a required book for most indoor gardeners. It will challenge every gardener to consider adding one or more of these plants to their garden. If you are at all interested in ivies, a better resource would be hard to find. The author writes with much detail and clarity. The photographs alone can tempt you to start a collection. -- Pauline Keegan "Hobby Greenhouse" (02/01/1998) A balance of easy reading and fine illustrations and detailed information on the many varieties of the genus "Hedera...". It succeeds in enticing the reader to the amazing variety, beauty, and uses of ivies in indoor and outdoor gardens.... The guide is recommended for all public, agricultural, and academic libraries. -- Diane B. Rhodes "American Reference Books Annual" (02/01/2000)

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0715304984
• ISBN 13: 9780715304983
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160