Rhs Little Book Of Small Space Gardening

Author : Kay Maguire
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1784724262

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RHS Little Book of Small-Space Gardening by Kay Maguire Pdf

"RHS The Little Book of small-space gardening is a practical and inspirational guide for those who aspire to improve even the smallest patch of outside space. This accessible handbook explains how to develop areas such as balconies and windowsills, enabling keen gardeners to cultivate plants even when restricted by their living conditions. Covering topics such as the benefits of small-scale gardening, the challenges of various growing environments and plants that are suited to small areas, RHS Little Book of small-space gardening provides you with the essential knowledge to brighten up your home. Featuring handy plant profiles covering shrubs, flowers and edibles, and step-by-step projects such as Speedy Salads, Privacy Planter, Wildlife Pot, Fragrant Basket and Instant Edibles, each section includes illustrations, diagrams and timelines to show when, why and how things happen. RHS The Little Book of small-space gardening not only advises you on what to expect when growing plants in a restricted and often challenging space, but also functions as a botanical guide that explains how plants have adapted to grow in the most unconventional of situations, and explores the aesthetic and health benefits of living close to plants, as well as the positive impact on wildlife and the wider environment. This helpful guide is full of illustrations and photos, providing you with the inspiration to cultivate every inch of outside space at your disposal"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Andrew Wilson
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-04
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781845338497

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RHS Small Garden Handbook by Andrew Wilson Pdf

'RHS Small Garden Handbook...show[s] the process of planning, planting and maintaining an outdoor space that will lift your heart every time you step outside.' - The Independent 'Clear and practical principles of design' - BBC Gardens Illustrated A garden offers invaluable space for relaxing entertaining, and, above all, enjoying the huge pleasure of growing your own flowers, shrubs, trees, and crops. However, a small garden can present challenges to even the most experience gardener: it may be overlooked, which can impact upon your privacy; there may be more shade than you would like; and it may not be immediately obvious how to create a space that is both multifunctional and beautiful. RHS Small Garden Handbook provides an all-in-one guide for small space gardeners and draws on the experience in growing, planting, landscaping and design for which the RHS is world famous. It begins by explaining how to assess your plot so that you are aware of the soil, orientation, microclimate, existing materials and proportions that you have to work with, before revealing the principles of good design. Showing how your decisions on layout, colour and texture will affect the finished design and what tricks can be played to create a greater sense of space - with everything from expert design advice on boundaries, hedges and fences to clever ideas for containers and storage - every gardener will gain confidence in creating a garden to enjoy no matter how big the plot. Each of the nine chapters includes 15 ways to make instant improvements and a real-life case study to inspire change. All the gardens featured in the book's 300 photographs are accessible, achievable and truly inspirational. Contents Includes... Basics Design Styles Materials Boundaries Structures Water Planting Upkeep ... and much much more!

Author : Holly Farrell
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781784724917

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RHS Little Book of Happy Houseplants by Holly Farrell Pdf

Growing indoors has never been easier or more fun. Become a star gardener without leaving your home with this beginner's guide to houseplants for the whole family. Whatever the size of your home, and even if you don't have much spare time on your hands, house plants are an exciting way to bring some low-maintenance greenery into your life. As well as looking luscious, house plants improve air quality and our sense of well-being - and caring for them is an endlessly enchanting hobby for both adults and children. See how a knobbly ginger root sprouts huge exotic leaves, or how plants can grow without any soil at all. Children can get up close and personal with the natural world and try their hand at growing with ease. Best of all, the plants provide year-round interest and there's never any need to go out into the rain. In RHS Little Book of Happy House Plants, every technique and project is explained and illustrated in clear, down-to-earth steps. Even beginners will want to have a go!

Author : Andrew Wilson
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-04
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781845338497

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RHS Small Garden Handbook by Andrew Wilson Pdf

'RHS Small Garden Handbook...show[s] the process of planning, planting and maintaining an outdoor space that will lift your heart every time you step outside.' - The Independent 'Clear and practical principles of design' - BBC Gardens Illustrated A garden offers invaluable space for relaxing entertaining, and, above all, enjoying the huge pleasure of growing your own flowers, shrubs, trees, and crops. However, a small garden can present challenges to even the most experience gardener: it may be overlooked, which can impact upon your privacy; there may be more shade than you would like; and it may not be immediately obvious how to create a space that is both multifunctional and beautiful. RHS Small Garden Handbook provides an all-in-one guide for small space gardeners and draws on the experience in growing, planting, landscaping and design for which the RHS is world famous. It begins by explaining how to assess your plot so that you are aware of the soil, orientation, microclimate, existing materials and proportions that you have to work with, before revealing the principles of good design. Showing how your decisions on layout, colour and texture will affect the finished design and what tricks can be played to create a greater sense of space - with everything from expert design advice on boundaries, hedges and fences to clever ideas for containers and storage - every gardener will gain confidence in creating a garden to enjoy no matter how big the plot. Each of the nine chapters includes 15 ways to make instant improvements and a real-life case study to inspire change. All the gardens featured in the book's 300 photographs are accessible, achievable and truly inspirational. Contents Includes... Basics Design Styles Materials Boundaries Structures Water Planting Upkeep ... and much much more!

Author : Holly Farrell,The Royal Horticultural Society
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Gardening to attract wildlife
ISBN : 1784728330

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The Little Book of Wild Gardening by Holly Farrell,The Royal Horticultural Society Pdf

A natural, sustainable approach to gardening for plots both big and small The Little Book of Wild Gardening is a guide for anyone wanting to garden in a more sustainable, natural way. Working with nature benefits not just the garden, but also the gardener, wildlife and the wider environment. Divided into chapters for different garden areas - including lawns, flower beds, edibles, trees and water features - The Little Book of Wild Gardening details how to embrace a natural approach to gardening for plots large and small. Introductory chapters explain how garden ecosystems can work, and how a healthy garden can mean savings in both work and resources for the gardener. There are plant profiles providing a variety of choices for a wilder approach, plus design tips and expertise in sustainable and wildlife-friendly gardening. From a sustainable veg patch to wildflower meadows, and from bat boxes to gravel gardens, the book includes projects and plants in a range of sizes and timescales so gardeners can create a bountiful and enjoyable haven that will benefit themselves, their local area, and all kinds of wildlife.

Author : Holly Farrell
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781784728885

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RHS The Little Book of Cut-Flower Gardening by Holly Farrell Pdf

Flowers brighten our homes, our lives and, when they are homegrown, they also brighten our gardens - not just for us, but also for the buzzing wildlife that loves their nectar. Growing your own flowers gives the huge satisfaction of harvesting something from a plant you have nurtured, and brings a greater connection with nature and the seasons. It also allows you to have a house full of flowers at a fraction of the cost of buying them, all with a sustainable, positive environmental impact. RHS The Little Book of Cut-Flower Gardening is the perfect introduction to growing your own blooms. Whether your cut-flower patch is a handful of pots or half an allotment, you'll find accessible information on successful and sustainable growing, to keep your plot healthy and as productive as possible. As well as introductory chapters on planning and gardening basics, there are details on how to cut your flowers and extend their vase life, and how to dry flowers for everlasting arrangements. More than just flowers, the directories break down the blooms and foliage into their different groups. There are sections on annuals from seed, such as love-in-a-mist, zinnias and sweet peas; growing bulbs and tubers such as tulips and dahlias; perennials for flower and foliage, such as lady's mantle, lavender, roses, apple mint and ornamental grasses; and shrubs and trees for foliage, flower, spring blossom and colourful winter stems.

Author : Holly Farrell
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-31
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781784725075

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RHS Miniature Garden Grower by Holly Farrell Pdf

For the miniature garden grower, lack of space is not a problem. Who needs a large garden when a landscape can be created in a single pot, or an entire ecosystem in a glass terrarium? In fact, you don't need a garden or any kind of outdoor space at all! RHS Miniature Garden Grower shows you how to create tiny gardens that bring big rewards. The projects are divided into five styles. Each one starts with the basic principles behind that style of garden, and a few snippets of simple plant science back up the easy-to-follow practical advice.. You don't need a lot of square footage to create beautiful green spaces. These teeny-tiny gardens take very little time to plant and are a great option for a rainy-day activity. Many have the added advantage of being instantly complete and mature, making them great gifts and inspiration for gardeners of all ages.

Author : Kay Maguire,Tony Woods
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781784723385

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RHS Big Ideas, Small Spaces by Kay Maguire,Tony Woods Pdf

Bestselling author Kay Maguire and RHS Young Designer of the Year Tony Woods provide stylish design ideas, growing tips and advice to help readers turn even the tiniest outdoor space into a beautiful and life-affirming oasis. With 30 step-by-step projects, RHS Big Ideas, Small Spaces shows the urban gardener how to transform balconies, walls, windowsills, rooftops and the smallest of yards. Discover the best planting plans for your garden, with ideas for hanging planted screens, mobile gardens, balcony rail planters and potted shelves. Learn the things you need to know to get your garden started, and how to overcome common problems, and ensure your garden, however small, is beautiful all year round.

Author : Holly Farrell
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780711251076

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RHS Get Growing by Holly Farrell Pdf

Put the fun into gardening with this beautifully illustrated guide to growing plants indoors and out. For parents and children who enjoy engaging with the outdoors and want to do more activities together, this beautifully designed book explains how plants work, describes the building blocks of gardening, and shows how to grow everything from cacti to cucumbers. With great facts and practical projects, giving the reader a lot of information it's an ideal introduction for complete beginners, designed to inspire a life-long love of gardening.

Author : Jill Billington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1902757068

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Really Small Gardens by Jill Billington Pdf

Author : Jill Billington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1844003302

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Really Small Gardens by Jill Billington Pdf

Contains over 250 photographs of small gardens. It presents advice on initial planning and choices, ways of exploiting the space, and suggestions for evoking a particular atmosphere.

Author : Holly Farrell
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-14
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781784728779

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RHS The Little Book of Wild Gardening by Holly Farrell Pdf

The Little Book of Wild Gardening is a guide for anyone wanting to garden in a more sustainable, natural way. Working with nature benefits not just the garden, but also the gardener, wildlife and the wider environment. Divided into sections for different garden areas - including lawns, flower beds, edibles, trees and water features - The Little Book of Wild Gardening details how to embrace a natural approach to gardening for plots large and small. Introductory chapters explain how garden ecosystems can work, and how a healthy garden can mean savings in both work and resources for the gardener. There are plant profiles providing a variety of choices for a wilder approach, plus design tips and expertise in sustainable and wildlife-friendly gardening. From a sustainable veg patch to wildflower meadows, and from bat boxes to gravel gardens, the book includes projects and plants in a range of sizes and timescales so gardeners can create a bountiful and enjoyable haven that will benefit themselves, their local area, and all kinds of wildlife.

Author : Holly Farrell
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780711251083

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RHS Get Growing by Holly Farrell Pdf

Put the fun into gardening with this great family guide to growing plants indoors and out, all year round. How do plants work? How can I grow tomatoes? How can I encourage garden wildlife? RHS Get Growing will answer all these questions in a fun and accessible guide. Perfect for parents and children who enjoy engaging with the outdoors and want to do more activities together, or for beginner gardeners just starting out, this book explains how plants work, describes the building blocks of gardening, and shows how to grow everything from cacti to cucumbers. With great facts and practical projects, giving the reader a lot of information, it's an ideal, hands-on introduction for complete beginners, and designed to inspire a life-long love of gardening. In this book, you will learn to: Learn about the plants and animals that make up the ecosystem of any garden Plant seeds together with your children and watch as they grow Carry out experiments – from making a wormery to mapping rain shadows Make delicious recipes from your home-grown produce The projects and experiments are bite-sized and self-contained, ideal for weekends, holidays and even home-schooling. This book is ideal for parents and teachers who want to get kids connected with nature, experiencing the world and relating to the food that they eat. All the guidance is backed by scientific and educational research, drawn together by the team of RHS experts. Get your children growing shoots and seeds, whatever their ages, and watch them fall in love with the natural world with RHS Get Growing, the complete family gardening guide.

Author : Simon Akeroyd
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781784728908

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RHS How to Grow Plants for Free by Simon Akeroyd Pdf

Increase your stock of plants easily and for free by propagating them yourself. RHS How to Grow Plants for Free demystifies the art of taking cuttings and explains the other ways you can multiply your garden plants. Propagating your own plants is fun, inexpensive, and a sustainable way to garden. An introductory section explains the botanical science behind all types of propagation and defines and simplifies the language. The book is then split into self-contained practical chapters detailing each of the different types of propagation. Each chapter includes a selection of 'plant profiles' for the plants best suited to each propagation method: - Dividing Plants covers the easiest methods of splitting one plant into several new ones - Saving Seeds introduces how to collect and process seeds from flowers, vegetables, herbs and trees - Cuttings covers how to successfully grow a new plant from an existing one using several different methods for taking cuttings - The Houseplants chapter shows techniques needed to increase your collection. - The final chapters show how to grow new plants from kitchen scraps, and gives ideas on how to make the most of all the new plants you've created by giving them as gifts

Author : Lucy Chamberlain
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780241449806

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RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch by Lucy Chamberlain Pdf

An infallible guide to vegetable growing for gardeners with little space but big ambitions. It's time to get your hands dirty! This gardening book will help you learn how to grow, nurture, and harvest more than 50 types of fruits and vegetables. The bright photos, step-by-step illustrations, and foolproof advice will get you growing in no time. Perfect for beginners as well as keen gardeners. This planting book will teach you how to plan your space, be it a small raised bed, some pots, or a large vegetable patch. Maximise your harvest and explore different planting themes that suit your needs! You'll also discover useful tips for selecting plants to match your theme. Want to know how to keep pests away and your plants healthy? RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patchcontains brilliant expert advice on how to grow more than 50 different crops. Simply look up the specific crop you want to grow, and follow the photos and clear instructions on planting, nurturing, and harvesting. You'll also discover the latest popular new cultivars, crops, and heirloom varieties in this updated edition. Dig Into Vegetable Gardening Enjoy a successful harvest with this organised and stress-free approach to gardening. Whether you're new to gardening or interested in saving costs, this book offers easy-to-follow steps for starting and sustaining your very own vegetable garden. It also makes for a perfect gift for the gardening enthusiast in your life. Whatever the size of the garden, this vegetable garden planner offers you: - Beautiful photos - Step-by-step illustrations - Foolproof gardening advice RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch is part of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gardening series from DK Books. DK's series of gardening books present handy advice and tips to expand your gardening knowledge. With DK's gardening books you can discover all you need to know about plants, shrubs, trees, fruit, and vegetables, for all gardening novices or green-fingered experts.