Alpine Plants: Ecology for Gardeners - Hardcover

Good, John E. G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0713490179 ISBN 13: 9780713490176

Publisher: Batsford Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

A major book on the life of the alpine flower for gardeners and professionals, co-published with the Alpine Garden Society. The book covers the key aspects of the alpine flower relevant to those wishing to get the most of their plants in the garden by understanding them in the wild. Well illustrated throughout, the book covers: Introduction; with a working definition of the term 'alpine plant' Arctic and alpine ecosystems Survival, growth and development, including hazards, pests and diseases Climate: the effect of low temperatures, precipitation and drought tolerance with relevance for the gardener The impact of snow cover Geology and soils Mineral nutrition: the essential mineral elements contained in soils Reproduction: development of the flower; various methods of pollination, attracting pollinators/facilitating a good seed set; seed dispersal and germination; vegetative propagation Impact of global climate change and dealing with changes and rainfall pattern disruptions in lowland gardens Factors influencing the origin and present distribution of arctic and alpine plants.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. John Good is a leading alpine plantsman, author, and expert. He is a member of the Alpine Garden Society in the U.K. and is on the Rock Garden Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society. He lives in Wales.

Dr. David Millward is a professional geologist and a member of the Alpine Garden Society in the U.K. He lives in Scotland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Batsford Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0713490179
• ISBN 13: 9780713490176
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176