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Andrew Mikolajski
Fuss-free guide to growing a variety of orchids, ideal for first-time gardeners
Discover the secret to successfully growing and nurturing orchids that will flourish.
Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Orchids…
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Looking for tips on how to care for your plants? Look no further than this deck of 50 cards! Featuring a wide variety of indoor plants, from the African Milk…
DK brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing orchids successfully at home.
Ideal…
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A beginner's guide to outwitting all manner of garden pests and nuisances, from RHS judge and gardening expert, Andrew Mikolajski.
Mikolajski Andrew
Everything you need to knowabout choosing, growing and pruning small ornamental trees, with a visual directory of the best varieties for structure, hues and seasonal interest.
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Mikolajski Andrew,Wilma Rittershausen
Expert guidance on growing orchids indoors, under glass and in the garden, beautifully photographed throughout.
This clear and accessible book explains how to choose, grow and display water plants, whether you have a large or small space. With a photographic directory to 40 common and…
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This book offers a breakdown of the process involved in creating a garden, from making an initial assessment of the site’s possibilities to applying design principles and choosing plants and…
A gardener’s practical guide to identifying, growing and cooking delicious apples from around the globe.
Heathers can cope well in most garden situations and provide bright year-round interest. This practical guide explains everything you need to know at a glance, including a directory of 50…
A international directory and guide to growing and cooking apples, with recipes and 1500 pictures.
A glorious garden filled with fragrance can affect our mood and wellbeing. Make the most of scented bulbs, annuals, perennials, herbs and small trees with this practical and accessible handbook.
Helps you discover the versatility of a beautiful courtyard garden, for entertaining, relaxing and extending your living space. With illustrated examples, clear text and over 100 beautiful photographs, this book…
First published in 2019 by Hachette Livre, Marabout division 58, rue Jean-Bleuzen, 92178 Vanves Cedex, France. –Colophon.
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A concise calendar of practical tasks, covering all aspects of flower, kitchen and greenhouse gardening throughout all four seasons of the year. This handbook takes the guesswork out of knowing…
What exactly is a succulent? How can I grow orchids? What are the best shrubs for a shady garden? All these questions and more are answered in this highly informative…
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Includes advice on everyday gardening dilemmas. This title covers succinct queries on garden site, aspect, soil, walls, floors, lawns, trees, conifers, shrubs, annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, vegetables, containers, the water…
A gardener’s guide to growing, harvesting, storing and cooking an array of delicious apples from around the globe.
Most plants benefit from a prune for healthy growth and visual appeal, and this simple guide clearly explains the different methods of pruning, such as deadheading, shaping, clipping and trimming…
Includes wild roses, albas, bourbons, centifolias, china and tea roses, damasks, gallicas, floribundas, ramblers, climbers and miniature roses, with botanical information on the history, growth, hue and size of each…
A pest identifier and problem solver, with a visual guide to the most common garden problems and how to identify and eradicate them using organic and inorganic means, with over…
A gardening guide that shows you what you need to know about fuchsia: varieties, cultivation and care. It explains how to use fuchsias to their best advantage in the garden…
Roses developed and grown before World War I are known as ‘old roses’, and with their full rosette blooms or beautifully shaped flat petals, they deserve special attention. This book…
This book explains how to use clematis to its best advantage, from achieving seasonal interest to combining them with other plants. A fully illustrated directory of 40 recommended varieties, together…
The breathtaking beauty of climbing roses makes them an indispensable part of the garden, and this handy practical guide provides everything you need to know at a glance. A photographic…
Offers guidance on planting, propagation and pruning, and how to deal with common pests and diseases. This title includes instructions on buying conifers, growing them in containers, transplanting established shrubs…
Offers step-by-step guidance on planting, propagation and pruning, and how to deal with common pests and diseases. This title includes instructions on using roses for hedging and ground cover, and…
A visual directory of over 400 international apple varieties, whole and cut with a step-by-step guide to cultivation
The perfect sourcebook and reference manual for anyone building a garden plant collection and looking for inspiration and practical advice.
The greatest deterrent to every would-be gardener is coping with weeds and dealing with plants that fail to thrive no matter how well nurtured they have been. This is a…
Includes succinct advice and helpful solutions to 1001 of the more frequently asked questions about gardening practice, from pruning and pest control to site and soil.
A guide to common plant problems and how to deal with them, with 800 photographs
How to identify, deal with and prevent over 800 common garden problems, with 925 photographs.
Everything you need to know about hostas at a glance in one handy practical gardening guide. The versatility and beauty of hostas makes them one of the most popular and…
The secret to creating a glorious, productive garden is year-round love and attention. Keeping track of what to do when is no simple task, but this book helps you plan…
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The essential guide for anyone with a small space or no decent land; for those who want something more manageable and easy to reach; for those want the exciting visual…
Jonathan Edwards,Andrew Mikolajski
Presents step-by-step techniques on everything from planning and design to planting, propagation, care and cultivation through each season. This title contains advice on choosing the best plants for all types…
The secret to creating a glorious, productive garden is year-round love and attention. Keeping track of what to do, when, is no simple task, but this book helps you plan…
Andrew & Edwards, Jonathan Mikolajski,Jonathan Edwards
Packed with illustrations, step-by-step photography, and stunning plant portraits, this book is an indispensable volume for all gardeners of all levels of experience.
Richard Bird,Jackie Matthews,Andrew Mikolajski
How to use scented bulbs, annuals, schrubs and trees to create a welcoming and relaxing outdoor environment.
Andrew Mikolajski,Jackie Matthews,Richard Bird
The skills required for planning and maintaining a successful garden can be mastered by everyone and are clearly explained in this beautiful set of books.
Matthews Jackie,Richard Bird,Andrew Mikolajski
All the essential gardening tasks and accessible expert advice in one comprehensive how-to volume.
Peter McHoy,Jonathan Edwards,Andrew Mikolajski,Richard Bird
The box-set for garden lovers, with four highly-illustrated practical how-to books on key gardening topics.
Peter Mchoy,Jonathan Edwards,Andrew Mikolajski,Richard Bird
Planning, Planting, Pruning, Basic Gardening Techniques: four how-to books with 3,400 photographs and illustrations.
