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RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques: A step-by-step guide to key skills for every gardener

RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques: A step-by-step guide to key skills for every gardener

by Royal Horticultural Society (Author)

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    Hardcover 2008

    $3.25
Synopsis

"The RHS New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques" is the new definitive guide explaining all the essential techniques you are ever likely to need. It reflects modern best-practice gardening at the Royal Horticultural Society, the world's leading gardening authority. All techniques are shown clearly and simply with step-by-step instructions for every gardener to follow. Contains more than 2000 clear and concise colour illustrations supported by over 1000 beautiful colour photos.This book includes steps for planning, pruning, propagating, feeding and watering; covers all plants including trees, flowers, shrubs, climbers, lawns, vegetables, fruit and herbs; shows how to create water features and patios, add lighting; and, includes organic techniques, recycling and how to treat pests and diseases. There are also chapters on container gardening, gardening under glass, garden tools and equipment, and everyday garden maintenance, as well as on landscaping and construction work. The wealth of practical information makes this book an essential purchase for both professional and amateur gardeners.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 480
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 13 Oct 2008
ISBN 10: 1845334086
ISBN 13: 9781845334086
Book Overview: Joint publication with the Royal Horticultural Society, which now has c.360,000 members. The product of contributions from leading specialists in every area of gardening, the book contains a vast amount of expert information based on the bestselling 14-volume series, the RHS Encyclopedia of Practical Gardening, which to date has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Explains and clearly demonstrates the tried-and-tested techniques honed over the years by the world's leading gardening authority. This title uses more than 2000 artworks in more than 400 step-by-step sequences, covering every aspect of gardening today from pruning to sowing. Artworks are still the clearest way of explaining a technique. They remain iconic, attractive, and the best way of showing how to garden. Promises to be the definitive garden reference book for this and future decades. Specially commissioned photography shows what effects can be achieved. Endorsement from the UK's leading gardening authority, The Royal Horticultural Society, which now has more than 367,000 members

Author Bio
The Royal Horticultural Society is at the forefront of a gardening revolution in which received wisdom is questioned and updated. Put together by an army of RHS experts, this book is the result of more than 100 years' practical experience in gardens across the world. With this book, gardening practice is in safe hands.