Gardening: flowers and ornamental plants Books

The essential practical reference for both would-be and more experienced Bonsai enthusiasts.This original and authoritative book is presented in a practical yet inspirational way. Dan Barton shares with us his expert knowledge and two decades of...

In Practical Rose Gardening, author Inger Palmstierna shares two of her special interests with us: modern roses, where the assortment is ever changing, and how one can use roses in a garden together with other plants. These are two fascinating areas she...

The art of bonsai is widely known in the West: from the Karate Kid to the American Bonsai Association and even local grocery stores, bonsai has become a common sight in the States. But bonsai, the Japanese art of creating miniature...

Discover how to create a weed-free, sustainable, abundant garden with the no-till gardening method!The no-dig or no-till gardening method is an easy and climate-smart technique that is gaining in popularity and revolutionizing the gardening world. This...

"I kill everything I plant." Does this sound like you or someone you know? Give yourself a pat on the back because admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. And lucky for you, you can easily turn your brown thumb into a green one with...

Creating a spectacular garden is challenging when you thought you'd be living somewhere else by now. How do passionate gardeners struggling with limited resources manage to put aside feelings of inadequacy and envy and begin to create an oasis in the...

Everyone longs for fragrant early spring blossoms - Snapdragons, Bells of Ireland, Sweet Peas, Sweet Williams and other beauties. But few grow them successfully in their own gardens because they haven't learned the simple cool-weather techniques that...

This thoroughly updated edition of the landmark volume Growing Roses in ColdClimates includes: Accessible information on 875 varieties of roses best suited to cold climates New methods for protecting roses in winter Hundreds of new rose introductions,...

Learn the ins and outs of proper bonsai design and care with this comprehensive Japanese gardening book. Japanese bonsai have long been admired throughout the world while their care and preservation have seemed shrouded in mystery. The Art of Bonsai is,...

Unlock the secrets to cultivating vibrant orchids in the comfort of your own home with Growing Orchids at Home by Manos Kanellos. Designed for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, this comprehensive guide provides expert insights into the unique...

Roses will hold you, protect and guide you. Gently whispering words of hope and promise. Their fragrance, symbolism, beauty and therapeutic qualities have inspired poets, writers, artists, healers, the religious and the spiritual and naturally and the...

New Zealand's go-to garden guide for pest and disease solutions This bestselling book has been updated to include the latest available practical remedies for your garden, including natural and organic pest and disease solutions. Covering a wide variety...

Prepare the ground, sow seed, encourage, harvest, and fill your home with vases of beautiful blooms, all the year round. Growing flowers not only brings colour and life to the garden, it also gives you an abundance of floral material to use at home. This...

An inspiring guide to transforming a small patch of ground, be it on an allotment or in a garden, into a cut flower patch which produces flowers from early spring to late autumn. Louise Curley looks at what makes a great cut flower, ideal conditions and...