American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening - Hardcover

Brickell, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789496534 ISBN 13: 9780789496539

Publisher: DK, 2003

Synopsis

Thoroughly revised and updated, a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide for amateur or professional horticulturists provides authoritative advice on garden creation and maintenance and includes hundreds of step-by-step photographic sequences of cultivation techniques for all kinds of plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

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Review:

Many books claim to be a "definitive guide"; this is one title that happily lives up to those claims--and then some. Encyclopedia of Gardening will become your indispensable how-to manual for any plant-related topic. Indoors or out, you'll find information on choosing and maintaining healthy plants of all varieties, how to build structures from greenhouses to trellises, ways to identify pests and diseases, and methods of garden design that enable you to turn your lawn into a unique and personal work of art.

The text is straightforward and accompanied at all points by close-up photos of techniques, ideas, and specimens. The handy glossary is ready with definitions for everything from bulblet to vermiculite, and two pages of seasonal reminders are a great quick-reference cheat sheet. Thanks to clear category separations and the easy-to-read layout, the information is never overwhelming, just friendly and helpful--it's like having a master gardener living in your bookshelf! For the beginning-but-committed gardener, this encyclopedia is the perfect starting point. With every question answered thoroughly and accurately, you may find it's the only book you need for years to come. The fruit and vegetable sections are terrific, as are the areas on propagation and water gardening. For novice and expert alike, there's plenty to be learned from this information-packed volume. --Jill Lightner

About the Author:

The American Horticultural Society educates and inspires people of all ages to become successful and environmentally responsible gardeners by advancing the art and science of horticulture.

About this edition

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0789496534
• ISBN 13: 9780789496539
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 648
• Editor: Bradley Fern Marshall