An Encyclopedia of Garden Plants - Hardcover

Mikolajski, Andrew

9780754806929: An Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754806928 ISBN 13: 9780754806929

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2001

What exactly is a succulent? How can I grow orchids? What are the best shrubs for a shady garden? All these questions and more are answered in this highly informative encyclopedia of common garden plants. Designed to be read for pleasure as well as for reference, this book offers uniquely reader-friendly plant descriptions without the use of intimidating horticultural jargon. Many of the photographs were specially commissioned for this book and clearly show the plants described. Split into two sections, one on staple garden plants, such as trees and shrubs, the other on more specialised plants, such as cacti and orchids, the book is also divided into plant categories. Within these categories, the entries are arranged alphabetically, enabling the reader to go straight to the plant that interests them. Simple care and maintenance guidelines are also given for each, enabling any gardener to enjoy and benefit from this beautifully illustrated reference book.

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About the Author:

Andrew Mikolajski is an established gardening expert. He edited the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers and the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening and has written several gardening titles, including a number of the New Plant Library series. The consultant, John Swithinbank, is a widely respected horticulturist who works closely with his wife Anne.

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