Gardening with Tulips - Hardcover

King, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881927449 ISBN 13: 9780881927443

Publisher: Timber Press, 2005

Synopsis

This pictorial guide presents a fresh approach to using these popular bulbs in contemporary gardens. The book begins with a history of tulips and moves on to design approaches and tips for various plant combinations. Twenty groups of tulips are described in detail, and a separate chapter deals exclusively with color varieties, making it easy for readers to choose tulips to create a wide palette of color combinations in their garden. Complete growing and maintenance instructions are also provided.

About this title

Book Description:

This definitive guide presents a fresh vision on how to use tulips in contemporary gardens. The author gives detailed guidance on how tulips can best be combined with other garden plants and how to create impact with stunning color combinations. Full growing and maintenance instructions provided. 480 color photos of tulips arranged by color.

About the Author:

Michael King is a garden designer, photographer, and author who runs a garden advice bureau from Amsterdam. He is constantly evaluating new garden perennials and new ideas in landscape and garden design, and his ongoing areas of research include the latest trends in planting design and the introduction of garden worthy perennials. A British native, he became immersed in his lifelong passion for gardens and plantsmanship while working at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, as secretary to the board of trustees. In addition to designing gardens, he has written many articles on plants and planting design and is the author of five books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0881927449
• ISBN 13: 9780881927443
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192