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The diversity of Britain's gardens reflects the great variety of conditions in different areas, but sometimes the same questions get asked as Stefan Buczacki travels to six very different locations in this book. He offers answers to those specific questions, to help gardeners everywhere to make the most of their particular conditions.
In a much-anticipated addition to the New Naturalist library, Stefan Buczacki takes a broad look at the relatively unexplored world of the garden, and its relevance within the context of natural history overall. Though gardens are often viewed merely as artificial creations rather than easily accessible places to observe and encourage wildlife, âe~Garden Natural Historyâe(tm) rectifies this misconception. By viewing gardens within the wider context of the British ecological landscape, Buczacki follows the garden's development as a habitat within which vertebrates, invertebrates and native and alien plants alike have been introduced and to which they have adapted. âe~Garden Natural Historyâe(tm) offers a fascinating insight into the diversity of organisms and ecological processes that constitute the garden, whilst also highlighting the role of the gardener as conservator and showing how the garden can inspire all naturalists.
In a much-anticipated addition to the New Naturalist library, Stefan Buczacki takes a broad look at the relatively unexplored world of the garden, and its relevance within the context of natural history overall.
..".advice and ideas on every aspect of gardening...lavishly illustrated book...deals with planning a garden...tools and equipment...cultivation techniques; training and pruning; propagation; organic gardening and composting; fertilizing; watering; and pest, disease, and weed control...also contains information on greenhouses...describes all the possible groups of plants and how to grow them...a detailed glossary, explains gardening terms...more than 400 color photographs and illustrations."--"Booklist." ..".more a gardening encyclopedia than a dictionary....well-explained cultural techniques...a good introduction to gardening, nicely illustrated with color photographs..."--"Library Journal." "Expert advice with a flair of practicality makes it a must-have..."--"Flower & Garden."
Over 6,000 plants, an A-Z index of 1,000 cross-referenced English common names, and 500 full-color photographs make this mixture of dictionary and encyclopedia the gardener's essential plant guide. Every entry indicates the type and size of the plant, its hardiness, recommended varieties, and growing tips. Most are well known and easy to find, but there are rarer varieties, too. Bonus: a list of "family names" that breaks down all related genera, including over 170 families of flowering plants, plus ferns and conifers.
Essential for all gardeners, horticulturists and naturalists, this is a practical, highly-illustrated guide to dealing with disorders that affect fruit, vegetables, trees and ornamental garden plants.
This is an exciting new title from the acclaimed gardening writer Stefan Buczacki, providing the perfect introduction for children to this rewarding and satisfying pastime. In collaboration with his wife, Beverley, Stefan has put together a series of projects and explanations designed to capture children's imaginations and fill them with enthusiasm for the natural world outside their own back door.
Gardening that's down-to-earth? That's no pun; it's gardening expert Stefan Buczacki's approach for commonsense gardening. His blueprint is based on an understanding of the environment and the gardener's needs and lifestyle. This exciting approach challenges gardeners to think differently about their gardening methods. Buczacki looks at the basics of gardening, examining such topics as soil, fertilizers, pesticides and pruning. He then discusses the commonsense approach to tree and shrub gardening, kitchen gardening, gardening with ornamentals, water gardening, wildlife gardening and garden design.
A Garden for All Seasons is the essential gardener's companion. Dr. Stefan Buczacki, the expert gardening writer and broadcaster, takes you through each season in turn, charting the natural changes and providing not only a unique source of practical advice but also a rich fund of inspiration. By carrying out the right task at the right time in the right way you will save time and ensure that your plants grow well from the start. Each season opens with fascinating notes about the natural life of the garden at that time of year and the role of such factors as weather, day length, pests or diseases and rainfall. This section provides an invaluable basis for planting and garden maintenance. A Ga...