David Squire è un autore di spicco con una vasta opera dedicata all'orticoltura. La sua esperienza, affinata attraverso lo studio e la pratica, traspare nella sua scrittura, offrendo ai lettori preziose intuizioni. Squire affronta il giardinaggio con passione e chiarezza, rendendo accessibili tecniche complesse a un vasto pubblico. La sua prolifica produzione testimonia il suo impegno nel condividere l'arte e la scienza della coltivazione.
Il vostro giardino è invaso da piante troppo grandi e ha bisogno di essere trasformato? Avete preso in considerazione l'aggiunta di rampicanti, vasi da appendere e fioriere? Questa esauriente guida vi illustrerà design che vi faranno risparmiare spazio, insieme ad una lista di combinazioni di piante per giardini, patio e cortili.
Guida indispensabile alla selezione, al miglioramento e alla cura di alberi e cespugli da giardino
Alberi e arbusti creano continuità in un giardino. Molti producono meravigliosi fiori, mentre altri mostrano una gamma di foglie variegate, tronchi e rami bellissimi, bacche rigogliose e fogliame colorato in autunno. Questo libro ricco di dettagli spiega come selezionare, mettere a dimora, potare e rinnovare ogni tipo di albero o arbusto.
Bonsai is both an art and a craft. It can be learned by novice gardeners and turned into a satisfying hobby, whether the plants are grown in the garden or in the house. This book starts by defining what bonsai actually is and moves on to types of bonsai, styles, tools, growing and care.
The Essential Guide to Identifying and Controlling Pests and Diseases of Ornamentals, Vegetables and Fruits
All gardeners know the disappointment of discovering that their bedding plants have been nibbled, their prized fruits and vegetables riddled with rust. The Garden Pests & Diseases Specialist is the essential guide to identifying the likely culprits and banishing them from the garden. The book starts with the basics, introducing common pests and diseases that afflict ornamentals, vegetables, fruits and houseplants, and looking at the best ways of dealing with them. Biological controls, which are garnering growing interest in the gardening world, are covered, in addition to the better-known organic and chemical methods. At-a-glance checklists explain which ailments commonly afflict various plant types, from roses and rock-garden plants to soft fruits and vegetables. Armed with this practical, easy-to-use guide, experienced and novice gardeners alike will never need to make excuses for patchy borders or unshapely produce again.
The majority of people do not have the luxury of a large outdoor space - whether it be a garden, terrace or courtyard - most have a small area to work with. However, even the smallest of gardens can be made into a stunning outdoor area, the trick is knowing how to achieve this. This book contains all of the information that anyone who is looking to improve their small garden needs to know. Starting from the basics of types of garden, equipment, lighting and plant care, the book offers a wealth of ideas on different garden styles - from a Mediterranean garden to a wildflower garden, a Japanese garden to a wildlife garden - detailed lists of appropriate plants, including herbs, fruits and vegetables and practical step-by-step instructions for making paths, patios and other garden structures.
An extensive directory of more than 100 wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish with guidance on identification, seasonality, location, harvesting, preparation and use. This compact field guide has all the information you need to forage food.
A complete beginner's guide to the Bonsai. Starting with the definition of what a real bonsai is, the author discusses the spirit and aesthetics of creating bonsai then continues with the materials needed, how to prune, pinch, water, feed and display your piece. Feel calmer and more focused by learning how to raise bonsai trees.
A colorful guide to over 400 varieties of house plants by the editors of Sunset Books and Sunset Magazine.
