Hardy Plants Encyclopedia Annuals Bulbs Herbs Perennials Shrubs Trees Vegetables Fruits Nuts Derek Fell Hardcover 2007-image
Hardy Plants Encyclopedia Annuals Bulbs Herbs Perennials Shrubs Trees Vegetables Fruits Nuts Derek Fell Hardcover 2007-image

Hardy Plants Encyclopedia Annuals Bulbs Herbs Perennials Shrubs Trees Vegetables Fruits Nuts Derek Fell Hardcover 2007

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Illustrator: Yes Synopsis: "An essential new resource for gardeners." "In my experience of growing and writing about plants for 45 years, the first question people intemperate climates ask about an unfamiliar plant is whether it is hardy." -from the Introduction What is a hardy plant? What is a hardiness zone? What conditions affect hardiness? Gardening expert Derek Fell answers these and other questions of gardeners living in a temperate climate. He challenges strict adherence to the zone system and encourages readers to explore their garden's microclimates. Doing so can add two or three zones to a plant hardiness rating. Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants is a comprehensive reference organized by plant type. Its easy-to-use directory format provides quick retrieval of specific data on over 700 recommended plants. Along with full color photographs of favorite annuals, bulbs, herbs, perennials, shrubs, trees, vegetables, fruits and nuts, the author includes: Botanical and common names Zone ratings Height, width and growth habits Flower, fruit, vegetable and nut production Suggested uses Soil, water and sunlight requirements Planting tips and combinations Preferred species and hybrids. Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants provides a combination of observations, expertise and master photographs. This new book is a resource that gardeners will use again and again for its thoroughness, accessibility and reliability., An essential new resource for gardeners. "In my experience of growing and writing about plants for 45 years, the first question people intemperate climates ask about an unfamiliar plant is whether it is hardy." -from the Introduction What is a hardy plant? What is a hardiness zone? What conditions affect hardiness? Gardening expert Derek Fell answers these and other questions of gardeners living in a temperate climate. He challenges strict adherence to the zone system and encourages readers to explore their garden's microclimates. Doing so can add two or three zones to a plant hardiness rating. Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants is a comprehensive reference organized by plant type. Its easy-to-use directory format provides quick retrieval of specific data on over 700 recommended plants. Along with full color photographs of favorite annuals, bulbs, herbs, perennials, shrubs, trees, vegetables, fruits and nuts, the author includes: Botanical and common names Zone ratings Height, width and growth habits Flower, fruit, vegetable and nut production Suggested uses Soil, water and sunlight requirements Planting tips and combinations Preferred species and hybrids. Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants provides a combination of observations, expertise and master photographs. This new book is a resource that gardeners will use again and again for its thoroughness, accessibility and reliability., An award-winning garden designer shares his considerable expertise and helps gardeners find hardy plants for their specific locals. This is a well-illustrated and comprehensive reference to 675 plants, organized by type. Item Height: 0.9 in ISBN-10: 1554072409 Publication Year: 2007 Item Weight: 0 Oz Topic: Plants / General, Reference Dewey Edition: 22 Genre: Nature, Gardening Book Title: Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants : Annuals, Bulbs, Herbs, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts Reviews: Contains more than 700 recommended plants that are hardy, meaning they will survive over winter in coastal gardens. The key to successful gardening is to get the right plant in the right place. This book helps, as it offers clear information -- all the essential cultural facts you need for success. Handsomely illustrated.... What sets this book apart is the author's remarks about how the individual plant can be best used in the landscape., Not so much comprehensive as it is selective, focusing on "iron-clad hardy" plants that can survive tough winters... Overall, the emphasis is on beautiful plants that are easy to find and care for., This resource book offers readers new choices of beautiful and useful plants that survive a sometimes difficult climate., This encyclopedia has good basic information on each of the many plants covered. The photographs are all excellent. It will prove to be very useful for gardeners in northern regions... It is a good practical guide. This encyclopedia is recommended., Not so much comprehensive as it is selective, focusing on "iron-clad hardy" plants that can survive tough winters., A pleasure to browse through ... loads of lovely images.... This would make a good gift for an adventurous gardener., [starred review] Fell concentrates on over 1000 "iron-clad" hardy plants, from trees that wil live hundreds of years to annuals to fill in your beds during the summer and fall., A worthwhile addition to any gadener's library and ... especially useful when planning a new garden., The key to successful gardening is to get the right plant in the right place. This book helps, as it offers clear information -- all the essential cultural facts you need for success., There are so many beautiful color photographs that one could plan a garden simply by flipping through the pages., Fell reveals 700 "iron clad" choices of our less-than-perfect climate. Descriptions are short, with clear photos. Great for anyone embarking on a new garden -- or a keener in search of something different., Good basic information... The photographs are all excellent... Very useful for gardeners in northern regions... A good practical guide. Recommended., Contains more than 700 recommended plants that are hardy, meaning they will survive over winter in coastal gardens. The key to successful gardening is to get the right plant in the right place. This book helps, as it offers clear information -- all the essential cultural facts you need for success., Handsomely illustrated.... What sets this book apart is the author's remarks about how the individual plant can be best used in the landscape., This encyclopedia can save considerable frustration and money by offering us a starting point for our own experimentation., A good variety of plants are presented with recommendations as to where they should be planted, with color photographs., We cannot know, until we've tried them ourselves, which plants will thrive in our gardens. This encyclopedia can save considerable frustration and money by offering us a starting point for our own experimentation., A pleasure to browse through, this reference for cold-climate gardeners has loads of lovely images.... Fell concentrates on what he calls "iron-clad" hardies. This would make a good gift for an adventurous gardener., A good variety of plants are presented with recommendations as to where they should be planteed, with beautiful color photographs., This book challenges strict adherence to the hardiness zone system and encourages readers to explore their garden's microclimates.... Its directory format provides quick retrieval of specific data on 675 recommended plants... This resource book offers readers new choices of beautiful and useful plants that survive our sometimes difficult climate., Contains more than 700 recommended plants ... offers clear information -- all the essential cultural facts you need for success., A good variety of plants are presented with recommendations as to where they should be planted, with color photographs. A good variety of plants are presented with recommendations as to where they should be planteed, with beautiful color photographs., This book will be a worthwhile addition to any gadener's library and will be especially useful when planning a new garden. Format: Hardcover Publisher: Firefly Books, The Limited Number of Pages: 224 Pages Dewey Decimal: 635.9/0912 Table Of Content: Introduction: What is a hardy plant? Annuals Bulbs Herbs Perennials Shrubs Trees Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts Index About the Author Item Width: 8.6 in Item Length: 11.5 in Intended Audience: Trade Language: English LC Classification Number: SB450.95.F44 2007 brand: Firefly Books, The Limited Author: Derek Fell LCCN: 2007-296324 gtin13: 9781554072408 ISBN-13: 9781554072408

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  1. This book is a must-have for any gardener! Packed with detailed info on a wide variety of plants, it's easy to follow and beautifully illustrated. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll find valuable tips on growing everything from veggies to trees. The hardcover is sturdy, and the layout makes it a joy to flip through. Highly recommend for anyone looking to expand their gardening knowledge!

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