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RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening (Rhs2) by Christopher Brickell (Hardcover, 1992)
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The RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening ~ The Definitive Practical Guide to Gardening Techniques, Planning & Maintenance, & to Growing Flowering Plants, Fruits, & Vegetables (Royal Horticultural Society). Edition: 1.
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For amateur and professional gardeners alike the Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening is the one and only guide you'll ever need to own. Comprehensive and authoritative text - supported by 3 000 specially commissioned colour photographs - guides you expertly through the entire range of gardening techniques. You will find all you need to know about every facet of practical gardening in this complete and up-to-date gardening reference. Comprehensive coverage of gardens and gardening The largest section of the book Creating the Garden opens with a detailed chapter on garden planning and design which invites you to explore fresh ways of designing and making the most of your site. This is followed by individual chapters based on the main plant groups and areas of the garden - for example ornamental trees perennials the rock garden the fruit garden and the indoor garden. Within each chapter there is detailed in-depth coverage of every aspect of soil preparation planting routine care pruning and propagation with step-by-step photographic sequences and artwork demonstrating all the techniques. In the second part of the book Maintaining the Garden all the tools equipment accessories and materials needed for garden projects are covered. Annotated diagrams and detailed photographs make any task easy to grasp from how to select and equip a greenhouse to laying paving putting up fencing and building a pergola. Separate chapters show how climate and soil combine to affect your garden with simple instructions on cultivating and improving the soil. A photographic gallery illustrates clearly the symptoms of hundreds of pests and diseases for quick identification and control. Expertly assembled for easy access Under the experienced editorship of the Director General of the RHS Christopher Brickell and an internationally distinguished team of over 35 gardening specialists the full range of gardening skills has been exhaustively researched and expertly planned and presented. Over three years in the making the book shows every aspect of gardening painstakingly photographed to help you pinpoint precisely what you need to know about a particular gardening technique or garden plant. At the back of the book there is a gardener's calendar with seasonal reminders an extensive glossary of terms and a fully-integrated index that includes botanical and common plant names.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN-139780863189791
eBay Product ID (ePID)91732302
Product Key Features
Book TitleRhs Encyclopedia of Gardening (Rhs2)
AuthorChristopher Brickell
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicWriting & Reading, Gardening
Publication Year1992
TypeReference
Dimensions
Item Height296mm
Item Width240mm
Item Weight2804g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorChristopher Brickell
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 11 Mar, 2020
THE best garden book!
I had this from New Years ago and got left behind during a house move... to revisit this whilst rekindling my passion for gardening at such a great price has left me with change to spend (of course!) on plants Great reference easy to use and well written Coupled with the plants and flowers volume you don’t really need anything else 🌿🥀🌼Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Aug, 2017
the gardeners bible
This book epitomises gardening in every aspect, flowers to fruit, excellent tome of gardening know how. Bought for our daughter when she moved house to a house with an already established garden with vegetables & fruit already flourishing, she saw our copy & so it was a worthy educational purchase to buy for her, thanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Aug, 2020
Excellent book
I'm a civic 19 gardener, I have just taken it up as a result of the shielding. So I knew nothing about plants, their care or how to propagate nor cure the common disease & pests. This book gave me all the information that I needed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jan, 2020
brilliant book
What a useful and helpful book it has a pride of place on my book shelvesVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Dec, 2021
Mega book, good value
Good condition used book, I always try to buy previously owned books, it’s a win win. Pleased with purchaseVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Apr, 2018
new gardener
my daughter is a first time gardener so is in need of a lot of advice and know how. this book seems to be the one that will help herVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 May, 2019
Everything you need to know about gardening
It tells you everything you need to know about gardening. Weighs a massive 4 kilogrammes; excellent value at 60 pence a kiloVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Aug, 2018
Very informative book
Very pleased so interesting and lovely illustrations. Would recommendVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Nov, 2021
Good reference book
Product excellent - good value second handVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jul, 2017
This is the must have book if you want to be a successful gardener or landscaper. This book tells you how to do it.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
