This magnificent pictorial encyclopedia includes not only the latest cultivars but also rarities such as Wollemia nobilis, recently discovered in Australia. From towering redwoods photographed in thei
In this book Stearn gives the meaning and origin of some 6000 botanical names, selecting those most likely to be encountered by gardeners and horticulturists. No other single source provides so much e
A handy guide that uses flower structures, floral diagrams, and the floral formula technique to illustrate the elements common to the genera in more than 100 plant families native to North America or
Clark, a commercial grower of pelargoniums in England, has written a practical and handsomely illustrated guide to these most useful plants, including angel, regal, unique, zonal, and ivy leaf pelargo
Homeowners who want a beautiful but low-maintenance landscape design and landscape contractors who maintain clients' yards and grounds will find practical answers in this book, which details the maint
In these lively and provocative essays, Jerome Malitz explores how ornamental plants could be improved through hybridization and genetic engineering. With the golden age of plant discovery now mainly
A tempting selection of palms, bamboos, shrubs, foliage plants, perennials, orchids, and ferns suitable for gardeners in USDA zones 9 and 10---or adventurous souls in colder areas who want to garden o
This is the latest edition of an acknowledged garden classic. The book is organized by plant type-low-growing, medium-growing, and tall-growing shrubs; trees, vines, and conifers --- with description,
Writing Wild, by New York Times-bestselling author Kathryn Aalto, explores the lasting impact of 25 women writers whose pens have left an indelible mark on the world of nature writing.In Writing Wild,
With month-by-month regional vegetable gardening information, 50 detailed plant profiles, and color photographs throughout, this is the essential guide for vegetable gardeners in South Carolina.Get th
An intimate and revealing profile of Bill Noble''''s outstanding New England garden―and the regional history and traditions that shaped it.How does an individual garden relate to the larger landscape?
The definitive plant guide for gardeners who want a lush, colorful garden that will thrive in a summer-dry climate.Gardening in Summer Dry Climates is the definitive guide for gardeners who want a lus
This comprehensive guide details how to grow and process real tea (including white, green, oolong, and black).Consumer interest in tea has grown rapidly in recent years and continues to climb. Worldwi
A must-read for gardeners and birders, The Hummingbird Handbook is a complete guide to attracting, understanding, and protecting hummingbirds. Hummingbirds inspire an unmistakable sense of devotion a
This design-forward guide teaches gardeners how to blend the best aspects of two important styles: the traditional cottage garden and the New Perennial movement.In The Modern Cottage Garden, Greg Load
An estimated 10,000 baby boomers retire every day, and many of them are gardeners. As part of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, they need to adapt how they garden to ensure they can continue
We all need a personal sanctuary—a place where we can be in harmony with the natural world and can nurture our bodies, minds, and souls. And this sanctuary doesn’t have to be an exotic des
Gardening doesn’t have to be difficult, and Kate Frey—expert gardener and designer—makes it easier than ever with her new book, Ground Rules. Frey distills the vital lessons gardenin
