Growing Bulbs: The Complete Practical Guide

Mathew, Brian

ISBN 10: 0713449209 ISBN 13: 9780713449204

Published by Batsford, London, 1997

Language: English

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Title

Growing Bulbs: The Complete Practical Guide

Publisher

Batsford, London

Publication Date

1997

Language

English

ISBN 10

0713449209

ISBN 13

9780713449204

Binding

Hard Cover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Gardens & Gardening

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Here is a complete reference manual for gardeners. Covering all practicalities of bulb growing, it deals with everything from basics, such as forcing bulbs for indoor growing, to the needs of the knowledgeable gardener. At the core of the book is a major reference listing of some 100 genera, with recommendations and basic cultural information arranged for each. The book is arranged on practical after a section on understanding a bulb - what exactly is the definition of a bulb, after all? - Brian Mathew explains the principles of bulb growing. He describes winter and summer growers; bulbs for temperate regions; and tropical and subtropical bulbs. He considers buying and planting times; planting depths and distances; soils, potting mixes, fertilizers and lime. There are sections on the garden - the shady garden; bulbs in grass; borders and sunny wall beds; raised beds, the rock garden and bulb frames; pots and containers under glass; pots for early displays, and chapters on pests and diseases, and propagation.

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Growing Bulbs is a complete reference manual by a distinguished botanist who is also an expert gardener. It emphasizes practical garden uses & cultural techniques, including information on forcing & propagation, the core being an A-Z listing of 100 important genera with cultivation notes from the author's own extensive experience.

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