The Gardener's Guide to Bulbs: How To Create A Spectacular Garden Through The Year With Bulbs, Corns, Tubers And Rhizomes - Couverture souple

Brown, Kathy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0857235230 ISBN 13 : 9780857235237

Editeur : Hermes House, 2018

Synopsis

How to create a spectacular flowering garden throughout the year in lawns, beds, borders, boxes, containers and hanging baskets This glorious book shows how bulbs can be used to transform your garden, not just in spring but for every season. A fascinating overview of the history of bulbs is followed by a comprehensive practical section. Clear and helpful step-by-step techniques show how to plant bulbs in beds and borders, beneath trees, in grass, and in different tubs, window boxes and hanging baskets. There is expert information on feeding, watering, deadheading, propagation and overwintering, as well as how to identify and deal with the different pests and diseases. An easy-to-use bulb directory presents the best bulbs for hue, scent, shape and different soil and climate. An expert gardening reference to help you choose and plant an array of reliable and beautiful bulbs. Practical advice on growing and caring for bulbs, including over-wintering, propagation, and general tasks such as dead-heading, watering and feeding. Includes an easy-to-use photographic directory of bulbs, with detailed advice on key varieties and their growing requirements.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Kathy Brown has written a number of books, including the bestselling Edible Flowers. Many of the photographs in this book were taken in her garden, which is open to the public under the National Garden Scheme.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hermes House
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0857235230
• ISBN 13: 9780857235237
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible