This is an illustrated directory of 500 fuchsia varieties including those suitable for growing as standards trained structures & summer bedding plus hardy fuchsias container candidates & unusual types. All the most popular cultivars are featured such as ' Brookwood Belle' ' Cecile' ' Golden Anniversary' ' Lillian Annetts' ' Marinka' ' Mrs Popple' ' Tom Thumb' & Twinny' & new cultivars introduced in recent years such as ' Big White' ' Hastings' ' Lind' & ' Pippa Penny'. Each entry describes the attributes & size of the flowers & foliage the growth habit hardiness recommended zones the plant's original hybridizer & its year of introduction. It

Includes:: definitions of the key gardening & technical terms used to describe fuchsia plant forms & hues. Fuchsias were first hybridized in the early 19th century & since then more than 10 000 cultivars have been introduced. This book is a beautifully illustrated directory of over 500 of the best-loved fuchsia cultivars. Each entry consists of a description of the attributes & size of the flowers & foliage the growth habit hardiness recommended zones the plant's original hybridizer & year of introduction & there is guidance about the ideal varieties for any situation. With over 270 specially commissioned flower photographs this is the ideal reference book for everyone who has a passion for growing these beautiful & well-loved plants.

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Bulbs are always a delight for gardeners whether used to burst freely in drifts or caught to add colour & exuberance within a border or container. This book captures that sense of joy by celebrating the potential of bulbs throughout the year. Organized into seasons it gives practical advice on growing &
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Beginning with the outdoor garden this book shows how to grow fuchsias as specimen plants for summer bedding in the rockery underplanted with bulbs as hedges & as trained shapes. Beautifully illustrated galleries showcase an inspirational range of colours & types. A section on container gardens shows how to use fuchsias in large pots urns troughs boxes hanging baskets hanging pots wall troughs wall pots chimney pots & more. A comprehensive techniques section looks at every aspect of basic fuchsia care. Advice on how to deal with pests & diseases is included as well as a detailed calendar of care for the year. Finally an illustrated directory provides the perfect resource for growers looking for the best varieties. With its wealth of hands-on practical advice step-by-step sequences & 800 colour photographs this is the ideal reference book for everyone who has a passion for these beautiful & well-loved plants. ...

This title offers step-by-step instructions for creating plants for free from propagating seeds & cuttings to dividing layering & grafting. This is a complete practical guide to propagating your own flowers trees shrubs climbers wet-loving bog & water plants & vegetables & herbs. It covers all the standard techniques including sowing seed; taking cuttings; dividing plants; growing suckers & offsets; layering; creating extra bulbs tubers & corms; & grafting two plants together. There is an A-Z directory that lists 375 plants for propagating describing each plant's size colour & shape where they are best grown & how & when to propagate. This title

Includes:: advice about equipment from specialist secateurs & garden knives to biodegradable pots & cold frames as well as how to improve your soil & make compost. It is beautifully illustrated with over 1100 clear & informative photographs. The book begins with techniques for growing plants from seed. Next there are instructions for taking cuttings from established plants & taking leaf & root cuttings
- procedures that will save you a fortune. Dividing plants is equally easy & you can even transform suckers into separate plants & sever offsets & runners giving a bigger crop next year. Once you have mastered the basics layering couldn't be easier. & if you can't stop propagating there's more on stooling dropping & air layering & a section on grafting. All the techniques are explained with step-by-step instructions & photographs throughout with advice on preparation potting up & aftercare. There is also a directory of over 375 plants with propagating notes & growing tips.


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The Gardeners Book" is the green-fingered friend that every novice gardener needs when embarking on a new project or just for inspiration on how to rejuvenate or improve an existing garden. A celebration of the wonderful & ancient art of gardening " The Gardeners Book" also contains a wealth of practical tips. It
Includes:: fascinating facts gardening lore & history; garden games; ideas for making your garden the most impressive in the street; how to make & nurture a compost heap; when to sow a lawn; how to keep tools in pristine condition; & advice on planning your garden to maximum effect. From allotment gardening to tending the topiary & from greenhouse to greenfly " The Gardeners Book" will inspire & spur you on to greater things."
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Many homes in the UK have gardens varying from pocket-sized to large estates & many people now also have access to allotments & community gardens. But how can you make the most of your garden & where do you start if like many people you have no knowledge of the basics? Gardening A Beginners Guide is packed full of information for every type of beginner gardener from designing & planting up your garden to gardening indoors there is something for everyone. Written by an experienced garden journalist this book is a no-nonsense guide using common plant names rather than Latin names &

Includes:: a gardeners dictionary to unravel the jargon. There are useful tips to minimise your impact on the environment & use the ecology of your garden to reduce pests instead of resorting to chemicals. With chapters covering vegetables fruits & herbs bedding plants lawn care & propagation this book will be an essential companion for anyone that wants to take up gardening.

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You won't have to get up in the middle of the night to sow your carrots! Country folk know that planning their work in harmony with the rhythms of the moon produces better crops. It's that easy. They get higher yields & better flavour in vegetables. Flowers produce stronger displays & heightened colour. This guide computes everything you need to know about the daily influence of the moon & the planets in the garden. With its full 15-month daily calendar it creates an essential timetable for the year ahead & a fine means of self-discipline for keen gardeners. For more information visit www.plantingbythemoon.co.uk. ...

Monty Don made a triumphant return to our screens as presenter of Gardeners' World. A firm favourite with viewers Monty's infectious enthusiasm for plants attention to the finer details of gardening technique & easy charm have seen the ratings soar. Here Monty invites us into the garden at Longmeadow to show us how he created this beautiful garden & how we can do the same in our own. Following the cycle of the seasons Gardening at Longmeadow" will introduce readers to the garden from the earliest snowdrops of January through the first splashes of colour in the Spring Garden the electric summer displays of the Jewel Garden the autumn harvest in the orchard & on to a Christmas feast sourced from the vegetable gardens. Describing the magic of each area at different times of the year Monty will explain the basics of what to do when & how to get the most from each plant. He'll talk through the essential techniques & more complex processes accompanied by easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. Longmeadow is a gardeners' garden but this will be a book for gardening enthusiasts of all skill levels who have been inspired by what they've seen & who would like to achieve something similar for themselves." ...

Gentle personable & practical Gardening for a Lifetime helps transform gardening from a daunting list of chores into a rewarding joy filled activity. Part touching memoir about scaling back in the garden part warm how-to guidebook this is an encouraging road map for accepting & embracing a new & simpler way of gardening as you grow older. With Elegant black & white illustrations it shows you how to turn garden chores into pleasures. ...

Advice for beating Mother Nature at her own game! There is much more to gardening than what you've learned in school. With Gardening for Geeks you'll examine your ecosystem & discover how you can create the right environment for your plants. From analyzing meteorological patterns in order to plan productive beds to experimenting with the carbon & nitrogen levels in your soil this book will teach you all about the developments & chemical reactions that occur at each phase of growth & how you can alter your planting techniques to construct the most thriving productive garden possible. Each chapter also utilizes a wide range of inexpensive tests gadgets & methods that you can use to help evaluate monitor & enhance your plot. Complete with troubleshooting solutions & useful charts & graphs Gardening for Geeks has everything you need to establish a beautiful & sustainable vegetable patch--one microclimate at a time! ...