Gardener S Guide To Compact Plants

Author : Jessica Walliser
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760364857

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Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants by Jessica Walliser Pdf

Covering a broad array of landscape plants, including edibles, flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs, evergreens, and perennials, horticulturist Jessica Walliser takes a deep dive into the emerging category of compact plants. Whether short, narrow, columnar, or dwarf, this new and exciting group of plants provides the same decorative function as full-sized ornamental plants, but in a fraction of the space. Plus, edible compact plants offer comparable productivity, without having to add more square footage to the garden. In this comprehensive guide, Jessica uses her numerous contacts in the seed and plant production world to give space-challenged gardeners a heads up on what's new, as well as re-introducing a few traditional small-footprint favorites. In both urban and suburban neighborhoods, yards are shrinking, and big plants and gardens require too much maintenance for today's time-starved homeowners. If you're searching for plants that require less space and reduced day-to-day maintenance, dwarf shrubs and other compact plants to the rescue! With little to no pruning required, columnar trees, dwarf shrubs, mini veggies, short-statured perennials, and other compact plants fill a much-needed niche. In the Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants, you'll discover fantastic, brand new dwarf and compact plant varieties you didn't even know existed. And, you'll learn how to grow more flowers, fruits, and veggies than ever before, no matter how much—or how little—space you have. It's the perfect book for homeowners with small yards, urban gardeners, container growers, or anyone looking to grow a beautiful and productive small-scale garden.

Author : Nellie Neal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Plants, Ornamental
ISBN : 9781591865339

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Gardener's Guide to Tropical Plants by Nellie Neal Pdf

Now gardeners can bring an exotic flair to their gardens by introducing the color, textures, and fabulous foliage of tropical plants. Not just for hot climates anymore, bromeliads, orchids, bananas, palms, birds of paradise, elephant ears, canna, and more can bring a touch of the tropics to any garden. Gardener's can choose from more than 150 plants featured in this book, each chosen for the visual impact it adds to any landscape or container garden. Plants are organized by a range of clearly defined zones, making it easy for gardeners to find the plants that will succeed in their landscape. Author Nellie Neal explains how to best use tropical plants both indoors and out. To make this book a universally useful guide, it is organized to explain how to grow tropical plants in a wide range of clearly defined zones. Further, the book illustrates how to best use these plants in landscapes and containers, indoors and out, no matter where you live. It is a practical, user-friendly celebration of tropical plants.

Author : Jeff Lowenfels
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604695175

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Teaming with Nutrients by Jeff Lowenfels Pdf

​“Gets deep into the weeds, so to speak, of the microscopic architecture of plants and the biochemical processes at play.” —Washington Post Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed, but many of us know little about the nature of the science involved. In Teaming with Nutrients, Jeff Lowenfels explains the basics of plant nutrition from an organic gardener’s perspective. In his trademark down-to-earth, style, Lowenfels explains the role of both macronutrients and micronutrients and shows gardeners how to provide these essentials through organic, easy-to-follow techniques. Along the way, Lowenfels provides easy-to-grasp lessons in the biology, chemistry, and botany needed to understand how nutrients get into the plant and what they do once they’re inside.

Author : Jessica Walliser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781591866824

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Container Gardening Complete by Jessica Walliser Pdf

Whether it's vegetables, fruits, or flowers; on a balcony or along your steps and walkways, you want information on container gardening that is foolproof and has step-by-step directions. Walliser provides scalable projects for differing needs, and give you ideas for reusing containers you have around your home. She covers the importance of drainage, irrigation, and other watering concerns for a successful garden.

Author : Dan Jason
Publisher : Harbour Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781550179019

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Saving Seeds by Dan Jason Pdf

Much of our food comes from seeds. But where do our seeds come from? And where are they going? For much of human history, farmers saved their own seed stocks to ensure a good harvest from year to year. In the mid-twentieth century, governments became involved in seed saving, creating massive seed libraries cataloguing thousands of varieties. This biodiversity has come under attack in recent decades, as corporations have replaced heirloom varieties with genetic engineering and costly trademarks. In such an agricultural climate, saving seeds becomes both a practical act of preservation and powerful act of protest. Over half of Canadian households grow fruits, herbs, vegetables or flowers for personal use, according to Statistics Canada. And each of these home gardens has the potential to preserve vital biodiversity, if only we would let plants go to seed, harvest and preserve them. Saving Seeds is a clear and winsome introduction to the essentials of seed saving, from seed selection criteria to harvest and storage tips. It also addresses the role of seed-saving communities: local swaps, seed companies, friends and neighbours and even how the Internet can support this time-honoured practice. In an era of community gardens, farmers markets and renewed interest in heirloom species, Saving Seeds is a timely call to ensure a more secure future for our seeds and ourselves.

Author : Oliver E. Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Gardening
ISBN : CORNELL:31924003733155

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Gardening with the New Small Plants by Oliver E. Allen Pdf

The ideal solution for condominium owners, city gardeners, or anyone with limited space, covering the whole range of small scale plants. 51 color photographs, illustrations.

Author : Jessica Walliser
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760364840

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Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants by Jessica Walliser Pdf

Covering a broad array of landscape plants, including edibles, flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs, evergreens, and perennials, horticulturist Jessica Walliser takes a deep dive into the emerging category of compact plants. Whether short, narrow, columnar, or dwarf, this new and exciting group of plants provides the same decorative function as full-sized ornamental plants, but in a fraction of the space. Plus, edible compact plants offer comparable productivity, without having to add more square footage to the garden. In this comprehensive guide, Jessica uses her numerous contacts in the seed and plant production world to give space-challenged gardeners a heads up on what's new, as well as re-introducing a few traditional small-footprint favorites. In both urban and suburban neighborhoods, yards are shrinking, and big plants and gardens require too much maintenance for today's time-starved homeowners. If you're searching for plants that require less space and reduced day-to-day maintenance, dwarf shrubs and other compact plants to the rescue! With little to no pruning required, columnar trees, dwarf shrubs, mini veggies, short-statured perennials, and other compact plants fill a much-needed niche. In the Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants, you'll discover fantastic, brand new dwarf and compact plant varieties you didn't even know existed. And, you'll learn how to grow more flowers, fruits, and veggies than ever before, no matter how much—or how little—space you have. It's the perfect book for homeowners with small yards, urban gardeners, container growers, or anyone looking to grow a beautiful and productive small-scale garden.

Author : Jessica Walliser
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760359600

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Container Gardening Complete by Jessica Walliser Pdf

Container Gardening Complete has everything you need to know to successfully garden in a small space, including step-by-step directions, photographs, and information on more than 125 plants. The ideal book for urban gardeners, indoor gardeners, and vegetable gardeners, Container Gardening Complete is a thorough visual guide that will get you growing quickly! Whether you are growing vegetables, fruits, or flowers on an apartment balcony; creating a small vegetable garden for personal use; or decorating steps and walkways, this hard working book is your go-to resource. The methods described in this book are foolproof and easy to follow, with step-by-step directions and photographs, scalable projects for differing needs, and many great ideas for upscaled containers from things you have around your home. You’ll get to know the ins and outs of gardening in a small space, from the importance of drainage, irrigation, and other watering concerns to ornamental combinations of plants, and the very best vegetables, fruits, and non-edibles for container gardening.

Author : John Kelly, John Hillier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0715320211

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Hillier Gardener's Guide to Trees and Shrubs by John Kelly, John Hillier Pdf

The late John Kelly, an extensive contributor to gardening literature and the BBC's Gardener's World program, presents an authoritative, alphabetically arranged plant directory covering more than 4000 plants with over 400 genres represented through the support of the Hillier Arboretum.

Author : Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Publisher : Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1889538094

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Starting from Seed by Brooklyn Botanic Garden Pdf

This fully illustrated, easy-to-use guide includes everything readers need to know to collect, store, and grow seeds successfully--whether they're novices or experienced gardeners. Full-color photos throughout.

Author : Fred D. Rauch,Paul R. Weissich
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000-08-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0824820347

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Plants for Tropical Landscapes by Fred D. Rauch,Paul R. Weissich Pdf

Carefully selected plants add color, character, and charm to a wide variety of outdoor settings, providing much enjoyment and increasing the value of your home. Plants for Tropical Landscapes will help you select and group plants to create a successful tropical garden tailored to your needs and tastes. Gardeners and landscapers will find this treasury of more than 500 common plants easy to use and one of the most comprehensive guides available today. Plants are organized by size (ground covers, low shrubs, medium shrubs, small trees) and are fully illustrated with more than 700 color photographs to aid in their identification. The book presents guidelines on plant characteristics, soil and water requirements, and suggested landscape use for each species. In addition, appendices list plants suitable for special uses (xeriscapes, windbreaks, night gardens) and sites (beach gardens, lanai, and houseplants).

Author : Gayla Trail
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781439103517

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You Grow Girl by Gayla Trail Pdf

This is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!

Author : B. J. Healey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Gardeners Guide Plant Names by B. J. Healey Pdf

Author : KAY MAGUIRE,Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780711240001

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The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing House Plants by KAY MAGUIRE,Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Pdf

Which are delicate and which indestructable? - We show how to find the right home for your plants and the right plants for your home. KEW GROWING HOUSE PLANTS is a beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book, combining exquisite botanical illustrations with practical indoor projects. Readers can discover over 70 life-changing plants and 12 home-transforming projects. Each project is described and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Starting from the premise that we want to show how to grow the right plant in the right place, we demonstrate the benefits of all common house plants and how to care and curate them in the home. Includes cacti, succulents, bromeliads including air plants, foliage house plants, flowering house plants, house plants for scent and air freshening.

Author : Colin McCrate,Brad Halm
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781635864106

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Grow More Food by Colin McCrate,Brad Halm Pdf

Just how productive can one small vegetable garden be? More productive than one might think! Colin McCrate and Brad Halm, former CSA growers and current owners of the Seattle Urban Farm Company, help readers boost their garden productivity by teaching them how to plan carefully, maximize production in every bed, get the most out of every plant, scale up systems to maximize efficiency, and expand the harvest season with succession planting, intercropping, and season extension. Along with chapters devoted to the Five Tenets of a Productive Gardener (Plan Well to Get the Most from Your Garden; Maximize Production in Each Bed; Get the Most out of Every Plant; Scale up Tools and Systems for Efficiency; and Expand and Extend the Harvest), the book contains interactive tools that home gardeners can use to assist them in determining how, when, and what to plant; evaluating crop health; and planning and storing the harvest. For today’s vegetable gardeners who want to grow as much of their own food as possible, this guide offers expert advice and strategies for cultivating a garden that supplies what they need. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.