Practical Bamboos: The 50 Best Plants for Screens, Containers and More

Practical Bamboos: The 50 Best Plants for Screens, Containers and More

by PaulWhittaker (Author)

Synopsis

Bamboos are unbeatable garden plants valued for their attractive culms, year-round foliage, and capacity to add serenity to any garden scene. But there are angels and devils in this huge plant group and careful selection is the key to success. Gardeners new to bamboos will relish this book that proposes imaginative design and landscaping ideas, inspires exploration of a new and appealing plant group, takes the sweat out of maintenance and puts these dynamic, rewarding plants within easy reach.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 13 Oct 2010

ISBN 10: 1604690569
ISBN 13: 9781604690569

Media Reviews

Whittaker s engaging writing style and his personal observations make this book a pleasure to read...Recommended for all gardeners in the applicable zones who are interested in trying these plants. Sue O Brien, Library Journal

This book provides a great introduction to the subject, but even the expert will find much to entertain and enlighten. Andy Benham, The Garden

A great guide for bamboo-lovers, who get 175 pages with photos and glossary. For bamboo-haters, Whittaker outlines three ways to control or eliminate out-of-control bamboo. Virginia Smith, Philadelphia Inquirer

One of the best written, most beautifully illustrated and most useful book for people interested in adding bamboo to their garden. Even die-hard bamboo collectors who think they know it all will find something new and interesting to learn, and they will definitely enjoy the stunning photographs. Gerhard Bock, Bamboo and More


Whittaker s engaging writing style and his personal observations make this book a pleasure to read. . . . Recommended for all gardeners in the applicable zones who are interested in trying these plants. Library Journal

This book provides a great introduction to the subject, but even the expert will find much to entertain and enlighten. The Garden

A great guide for bamboo-lovers, who get 175 pages with photos and glossary. For bamboo-haters, Whittaker outlines three ways to control or eliminate out-of-control bamboo. Philadelphia Inquirer

One of the best written, most beautifully illustrated and most useful book for people interested in adding bamboo to their garden. Even die-hard bamboo collectors who think they know it all will find something new and interesting to learn, and they will definitely enjoy the stunning photographs. Bamboo and More


Whittaker's engaging writing style and his personal observations make this book a pleasure to read. . . . Recommended for all gardeners in the applicable zones who are interested in trying these plants. --Library Journal

This book provides a great introduction to the subject, but even the expert will find much to entertain and enlighten. --The Garden

A great guide for bamboo-lovers, who get 175 pages with photos and glossary. For bamboo-haters, Whittaker outlines three ways to control or eliminate out-of-control bamboo. --Philadelphia Inquirer

One of the best written, most beautifully illustrated and most useful book for people interested in adding bamboo to their garden. Even die-hard bamboo collectors who think they know it all will find something new and interesting to learn, and they will definitely enjoy the stunning photographs. --Bamboo and More

Author Bio
Paul Whittaker runs a nursery in Norfolk that specializes in bamboos, grasses and perennials. He also sits on the Royal Horticultural Floral Committee B and is an RHS judge.