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The illustrated practical encyclopedia of pruning, training & topiary : how to prune and train trees, shrubs, hedges, topiary, tree and soft fruit, climbers and roses / by Bird, Richard,1942-;
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Subjects: Pruning; Topiary work; Plants; Plants, Ornamental; Ornamental shrubs; Fruit trees;
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Ultimate gardening : a complete guide to cultivating your perfect garden, from flowers, vegetables, and herbs to succulents, shrubs, and more / by Cornish-Keefe, Maia,editor.; Hajeski, Nancy J.,1951-editor.; Moore, Finn,editor.; Purcell, Lisa,editor.; Gardening Know How (Firm),issuing body.;
"This practical guide covers every aspect of gardening, no matter where you live or what you want to grow, and easy-to-understand tips and colorful photos make this a great guide for beginners as well as those who want to expand their gardening skills. Dedicated chapters on flowers, fruits and vegetables, herbs, shrubs, houseplants, and garden decor provide practical advice on how to care for your garden year after year so that it will become a lifelong passion" --
Subjects: Gardening.;
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Climate-wise landscaping : practical actions for a sustainable future / by Reed, Sue,1953-author.; Stibolt, Ginny,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Climate-Wise Landscaping presents hundreds of practical actions to help homeowners and gardeners shrink the carbon footprint of every landscape, and create yards that will flourish in new, challenging conditions. Ideal for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals who want to be part of the solution to climate change."--
Subjects: Landscape gardening; Landscaping industry; Sustainable living.;
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Bees : an identification and native plant forage guide / by Holm, Heather,1972-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This well-illustrated guide captures the beauty, diversity, and engaging world of bees and the native plants that support them. Superbly designed and organized, this is an indispensable source of information with extensive profiles for twenty-seven bee genera, plus twelve mini profiles for uncommon genera, and approximately one hundred native trees, shrubs, and perennials for the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast regions. With over 1500 stunning photographs, detailed descriptions, and accessible science, environmental educator and research assistant Heather Holm brings to light captivating information about bees' life cycles, habitats, diet, foraging behaviors, crops pollinated, nesting lifestyles, seasonality, and preferred native forage plants. Bees are a singularly fascinating group of insects and this book makes it possible to observe, attract, and support them in their natural setting or in one's own garden. Not only does this guide assist the reader with bee identification in the field or by photo, it also notes microscopic features for the advanced user. The factors impacting bee populations, and the management of farms and public and residential landscapes for bees are also covered. Included in the bee forage (plant) chapters are plant profiles with range maps, habitat information, floral features and attractants, common bees attracted to the particular plant, and details about the ecological connections between the native plant and other flower-visiting insects. Noted also are birds dependent upon the product of the pollinated flowers (fruits and seeds). This is an excellent reference for amateur and professional naturalists, educators, gardeners, farmers, students, nature photographers, insect enthusiasts, biologists, and anyone interested in learning more about the diversity and biology of bees and their connection to native plants and the natural world.
Subjects: Bees; Forage plants;
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Backyard pharmacy : growing medicinal plants in your own yard / by Millard, Elizabeth.;
Includes Internet addresses and index.The basics of gardening -- Using your harvest -- Kitchen garden herbs -- Herbal garden remedies -- Fruits and shrubs -- Wild yard friends.LSC
Subjects: Medicinal plants.; Gardening.;
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Pretty tough plants : 135 resilient, water-smart choices for a beautiful garden / by Plant Select (Firm),issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Plants; Plants;
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Hardy roses : the essential guide for high latitudes and altitudes / by Osborne, Robert,author.; Powning, Beth,1949-photographer.;
"The classic guide fully updated and expanded with the addition of over 25 hardy rose cultivars. In Hardy Roses, author Bob Osborne shares his decades of experience raising roses without any chemicals in some of the coldest winters. Roses need not be intimidating and doomed to inevitable failure, regardless of the climate. With this indispensable guide, northern gardeners can enjoy that early snowstorm confident that their carefully tended roses will survive. For this new edition of his classic guide, Osborne has fully revised and updated his text. In the first part of the book, he carefully guides readers through the process of selecting, planting and caring for roses, touching on topics such as overwintering, pests and diseases, and propagation as he goes along. The second section profiles over 100 hardy rose cultivars divided into four main categories: climbers, tall shrubs, semi-vigorous shrubs and low shrubs. The guide also features a North American zone map and a detailed chart of hardy cultivars -- ideal to use while shopping -- describing color, form, hardiness, zone, vigor, fragrance, season, disease susceptibility and much more. More than 125 exquisite photographs convey the roses' subtle coloration and beauty, and detailed line drawings illustrate the best planting, maintaining and propagating techniques for hardy roses. As the only authoritative book on growing roses in colder climates, Hardy Roses is essential reading for gardeners who want to experience the joy of cultivating these beautiful plants"--
Subjects: Rose culture.; Roses.;
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The layered edible garden : a beginner's guide to creating a productive food garden layer by layer / by Chung, Christina(Horticulturist),author.;
"In The Layered Edible Garden, gardeners learn how to take their cues from nature and create an edible garden space filled with layers of food-producing plants, from trees and shrubs to perennials and ground covers"--
Subjects: Edible landscaping.; Gardens; Vegetable gardening.;
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Pruning & training / by Brickell, Christopher,author.; Joyce, David,author.;
Featuring more than 800 plants, Pruning and Training is a freshly redesigned and fully comprehensive guide to cultivating your perfect garden. Pruning and Training has step-by-step instructions to pruning and training hundreds of trees, shrubs, and climbing plants. With chapters on everything from rosebushes to peach trees, Pruning and Training has advice for every garden and gardener.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Pruning.; Plants; Pruning; Plants;
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Gardening for acidic soils : working with nature to create a beautiful andscape / by Boland, Todd,author.; Ellison, Jamie,author.;
Acidic soils are widespread throughout North America, especially in humid regions or areas with high precipitation such as the eastern seaboard and the Pacific Northwest. However, little assistance is available on how to garden specifically with acidic soils. In fact, most advice concerns how to make acidic soil less so. Todd Boland and Jamie Ellison take a different approach; they believe in working with nature, rather than trying to change it. A wide variety of ornamental plants, both native and exotic, thrive in acidic soil conditions or require them to survive. This book helps you develop gardens that takes advantage of acidic soil conditions, a feature that has too often been considered a detriment. Gardening on Acidic Soils concentrates on building sustainable gardens that include a broad range of shrubs, woody plants, and perennials. These fascinating plants have a myriad of ornamental attributes with specific survival strategies for thriving in acidic soil conditions. This book includes: The chemistry of acidic soil and plant adaptations. Hints and advice on specialized acidic gardens, including peat, bogs, and woodlands. Plant portraits--trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses, and ferns-- to help you create a beautiful landscape on acidic soil.
Subjects: Acid-tolerant plants.; Garden soils.; Gardening.; Plants; Plant-soil relationships.;
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