Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow but this comprehensive manual will lead gardeners straight to the best variety to cultivate in their climate while providing all the necessary information to make their flowers flourish Dozens of dazzling photographs showcase many of these exotic blooms while detailed sections discuss how to raise them indoors & in growing cases as well as in greenhouses The book also contains plenty of advice on watering misting composts heating & cooling repotting & dealing with pests & diseases This remarkable illustrated A-to-Z features important tips for every orchid &

Includes:: notes on whether it is easy to grow & where to grow it what temperature it needs & much more

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Ponds & water features have been popular in gardens for thousands of years This book is aimed at anyone who is thinking of building a pond anyone who has bought some of the materials but doesn't know how to start or anyone who has a pond & needs to know how to keep it at its best The book starts with the basics of assessing the garden checking the site planning & preparation tools & materials & electrical wiring & safety With the basics established the authors introduce the many different types of pond & how they can be created maintained & enhanced From split-level ponds to wildlife ponds plant & fish & adding sculptures bird houses stones & bridges each subject is presented in a clear way with box features lists & questions & answers The final chapter looks at water features
- a rock pool or stream for a large garden or a small wall mask or trough for a tiny back garden
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No matter what the type of garden or outdoor space trees & shrubs are usually featured This is because they are so versatile Depending on the species chosen shrubs & trees can form the background to a garden be a focal point or add height to an overlooked garden Whatever your garden needs a tree or shrub can provide it This book details the basics of choosing buying planting establishing & transplanting A comprehensive plant directory has A-Z lists of species within different categories
- seasons colour size etc The final section of the book looks at how to care for shrubs & trees giving practical advice on how to prune & clip & the pests diseases & other problems to watch out for
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AS FEATURED ON &THIS TIME NEXT YEAR& on ITV1" Heart-stopping A need to read novel" Kit de Waal author of My Name is Leon A brave important heart-breaking book" Emma Flint author of Little Deaths Meet Jesika aged four & a half The most extraordinary narrator of 2018 She lives in a flat with her mother & baby brother & she knows a lot She knows their flat is high up & the stairs are smelly She knows she shouldn&t draw on the peeling wallpaper or touch the broken window & she knows she loves her mummy & baby brother Toby She does not know that their landlord is threatening to evict them & that Toby’s cough is going to get much worse Or that Paige her new best friend has a secret that will explode their world ...

Available from Nemesis Now's Alator giftware collection this welcoming Dragon makes the perfect addition to any home! Emerging from a large egg this amber Dragon sits with his head arms & tail protruding from the cracked shell A pair of vivid eyes stare up at you as this hatchlings mouth forms a loving grin On the eggshell the words Home is where my Dragon is is emblazoned The top of the egg has a circular opening making it the perfect place to store pieces from your hoard Cast in the finest resin before being lovingly h&-painted this enchantingly adorable Dragon is the ideal gift for any lover of mythical beasts ...

1945 Finally peace has been declared Cathie hardly dares believe that Alex the fiance she has not seen for nearly two years is coming home & finally life can begin again for Cathie & the orphaned baby in her care But the Alex who returns is not the kind loving man Cathie remembers He's cold selfish sometimes even frightening So Cathie has a choice stand by him & try to contain his violent temper? Or hold her tiny baby closeand run from the man she has yearned for Home is Where the Heart Is is a heart-wrenchingly poignant new saga from Freda Lightfoot set in the aftermath of World War II ...

This & Home is Where You Park It& MDF sign is a great finishing touch to the decor of any caravan ...

This fun mug features the slogan & Home is Where You Park It& A great gift for caravan & motorhome enthusiasts ...

This magical fairy home is a beautiful sky-blue caravan! This classic caravan has a distinctive curved roof & is decorated with flowers & ivy The wheels are decorated with large sunflowers & wooden steps lead up to the door On the side the words home is where you park it are proudly displayed for any visitor to see A magical addition to any fairy collection ...

Winner of the Royal Society's Young People's Book Prize 2017 this jam-packed collection of fun & simple science experiments for kids is perfect for the classroom or home Stir up some sticky slime build a Solar System with rubber bands power a speed boat using soap & construct an erupting volcano all with Home Lab which offers exciting experiments for budding scientists Including a foreword by Professor Robert Winston this stunning book

Includes:: 28 brilliant science projects using clear step-by-step instructions everyday ingredients that can be found around the house & amazing photography to guide you from start to finish Plus fact-filled panels explain the science behind every experiment & real-world examples provide a context to better understand scientific principles Perfect for budding scientists & crafters Home Lab will keep children entertained for hours This is the UK edition of the US title Maker Lab

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