The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents: The Art and Science to Grow with Confidence (10) - Couverture rigide

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; Rees, Paul

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ISBN 10 : 0711277141 ISBN 13 : 9780711277144

Editeur : Frances Lincoln, 2023

Synopsis

This inspirational book from Kew Gardens' cacti and succulents expert is the perfect guide to growing and maintaining a wide variety of these fascinating plants.

Indoors or outside, in the smallest spaces or as features in large gardens, succulents and cacti are popular in homes and gardens all across the world, regardless of climate. They’re resilient, beautiful and easy to care for as long as you’re armed with the right knowledge.

Packed with information and inspiration, and with the guiding authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this book teaches you everything you need to know about 50 speciments of succulents and cacti, from ideal humidity, light and temperature, to maintenance instructions so that your plants can thrive.

This book also contains 12 easy-to-follow projects for you to carry out at home, so you can grow a vibrant array of succulents and cacti for your home, whether you are a complete beginner or a keen enthusiast.

Combining beautiful botanical illustrations and practical advice, The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents is the definitive introduction to growing these wonderful plants.

This book is from the Kew Experts series, in which the top gardeners and botanical scientists from Royal Botanic Kew Gardens offer up advice and information as well as suggesting handy projects on a range of gardening topics. Other titles include: Companion to Medicinal Plants, Guide to Growing Bulbs, Guide to Growing Fruit, Guide to Growing Orchids, Guide to Growing Herbs, Guide to Growing Roses, Guide to Growing Trees, Guide to Growing Vegetables and Guide to Growing House Plants.

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À propos des auteurs

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has cultivated plants for more than 250 years. Today, Kew's horticulturists grow over 19,000 species of plants in the gardens – the most diverse collection in the world.

PAUL REES is the Tropical Nursery Supervisor at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Born in South Africa, he trained in horticulture and landscape design at the Tshwane University of Technology and furthered his training at Kew, where he has worked with the cacti and succulent collection since 2009. Awarded the William Aiton Medal for exceptional service at Kew, he is also a member of the British Cactus and Succulent Society Conservation Committee.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents is the latest title from the Kew Experts series, giving you everything you need to master the art of growing cacti and succulents.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Frances Lincoln
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0711277141
• ISBN 13: 9780711277144
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible