The Burpee Complete Gardener is a comprehensive gardening bible, packed with solid information and sound advice from a team of gardening experts. It is an up-to-date, fully illustrated reference for gardeners at all levels.
With humor, authority, and a wealth of practical experience, Armitage offers invaluable insights into those plants that truly earn their keep--and a few that do not. 1,300 color photos.
Describes more than 630 species and cultivars of perennials, biennials, and annuals, bringing to each plant a wealth of practical knowledge and the full weight of experience and expertise.
Extensively updated with the addition of over 900 new listings, this comprehensive guide combines color photographs, line drawings, keys, and in-depth text for more than 3,500 perennial species and cultivars. Includes scientific, common and family names, size, ornamental characteristics, adaptability range, culture, propagation, and use.
This indispensable reference offers a unique perspective on cut-flower production, bringing together all the information growers need to propagate and cultivate these sought-after plants.
An accessible source of information on perennials that will thrive in American gardens. Offers detailed descriptions that simplify identification and selection; critical zone information; thorough instructions for propogation; suggestions for varieties; and more.
Expanding the 1993 version, this volume presents detailed, authoritative information on the cultivation and propagation of plants grown for commercial cut flower production. An introductory chapter discusses domestic and foreign production, trends, and techniques for the post-harvest care of flowers
As with other titles in this series, the aim of this book is to present scientific principles that underlie production practices. The author discusses traditional and plug methods of production, the latter having revolutionised mass market production during the last decade. The principles of propagation and growing on, including the role of ...
Finding an array of unique and diverse plants suited for shade might be perceived as a cumbersome task with limited options available. Author and shade perennial expert, W. George Schmid, dispels this myth in this encyclopedia - a reference providing information on nearly 8000 species.
A series of small handbooks intended to provide information for growers. They are working manuals for busy professionals and include all the techniques needed to raise commercial plants profitably.
In-depth information on light, temperature, nutrition, irrigation, fertilization, shipping and much more! Includes full-color photos and basic postharvest care information plus production, shipping, and retailing guidelines. These guides are indispensable for growers, retailers, importers, and exporters who want to increase customer satisfaction ...
A series of small handbooks intended to provide information for growers. They are working manuals for busy professionals and include all the techniques needed to raise commercial plants profitably.
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