Gardening: pests and diseases Books
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS Roses
Book SynopsisA rose is one of the most beautiful, versatile, and rewarding plants that a gardener can grow, but with over 30,000 different types of roses available to gardeners across the world, how do you find the right one for your garden?RHS Roses is a joyous celebration of this garden icon, which brings together stunning photography of rose gardens and displays with expert advice on how to choose, grow, and enjoy roses in any garden, anywhere!With passion and petals on every page, you can explore: - Author Michael Marriott brings an unrivalled level of expertise to this title, with easy to follow instructions and accessible text that readers can trust-The content and layout will showcase the different types of roses available to readers, as well as how to grow them.-The inspiring range of roses available and the essential contribution they bring to a garden-Rose selector that gives you the key information about roses for your garden - Trade ReviewMy horizons have just been widened by a book based on wide experience and practical authority, RHS Roses by Michael Marriott...It is ideal for anyone wanting advice and a way through the proliferating jungle of roses. -- Robin Lane Fox * Financial Times *A must-have for any budding rosarian, the author of this paean to the rose was a familiar face at David Austin Roses for several decades and has an encyclopedic knowledge of all aspects of rose care and the countless number of varieties, historic and modern. The book suggests what to choose for different situations, from mixed borders to walls and pergolas, with chapters focusing on hips, leaves and thorns, scent an those best suited to cutting for the vase. -- Rachel de Thame * The Sunday Times *
£21.24
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS How To Garden When Youre New To Gardening
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDiscover how to look after all manner of green things, including house plants, in this comprehensive guide. It is full of tips on how to grow vegetables and how to cut back troublesome plants and weeds. Perfect for a novice * The Sun *'The perfect starting point for those wanting to curate their outdoor space.' - Liz Earle Wellbeing * Liz Earle Wellbeing *For those who wish they were green-fingered but need a helping hand to take the first steps. * Vogue Online *Table of Contents 1: GETTING STARTED 1: Which way does your garden face? 2: Know your soil 3: Improving your soil 4: Choosing the right potting compost 5: Choosing healthy plants 2: FLOWERS & FOLIAGE 1: Sowing seeds outdoors 2: Sowing seeds indoors 3: Growing plants that last 4: Growing sunflowers 5: Preparing pots for planting 6: Plant up a colourful container 7: Make a spring hanging basket 8: Planting a shady windowbox 9: Making a border 10: Making raised beds and edges 11: Choosing flowers and foliage for spring containers 12: Choosing flowers and foliage for summer containers 3: LAWNS 1: Laying turf 2: Sowing grass seed 3: How to make a lawn edging 4: Growing bulbs in grass 5: Caring for your lawn 4: CLIMBERS 1: Planting a climber 2: Potting up climbers 3: Create a tower of climbers 4: Make an ivy topiary ball 5: Build a rose arch 6: Pruning a rose arch 7: Pruning a rose on a wall 8: Pruning wisteria 9: Cutting back ivy 10: Raise new plants by layering 11: Choosing climbers for spring interest 12: Choosing climbers for summer interest 5: SHRUBS 1: Planting a shrub 2: Planting a shrub in a pot 3: Planting a bare-root rose 4: Pruning an early summer flowering shrub 5: Lightly pruning shrubs 6: Pruning a shrub rose 7: Pruning hydrangea 8: Pruning lavender 9: Pruning for winter stems 10: Planting a hedge 11: Trimming a hedge 12: Making a topiary cone 13: Repotting a shrub 14: Choosing shrubs for year-round interest 15: Choosing shrubs for autumn interest 6: GRASSES 1: Planting grasses in the ground 2: Caring for grasses 3: Cutting back grasses 4: Dividing grasses 5: Choosing grasses 7: SMALL TREES 1: Planting a tree 2: Removing a branch 3: Moving a tree or shrub 4: Choosing trees for small gardens 8: VEGETABLES 1: Growing seeds in trays 2: Sowing seeds in small pots 3: Growing vegetables from plug plants 4: Raising lettuces on a windowsill 5: Growing tomatoes 6: Growing climbing beans 7: Growing root crops 8: Growing early potatoes 9: Growing potatoes in a bin 9: HERBS 1: Growing herbs from seed 2: Planting a herb garden 3: Planting a herb hanging basket 4: Making a lavender hedge 5: Growing herbs from cuttings 6: Dividing herbs 10: FRUIT 1: Planting a basket of strawberries 2: Planting an apple tree in a pot 3: Pruning an apple tree 4: Soft fruit in small spaces 5: Tree fruit in small spaces 11: PRACTICALITIES 1: Watering plants 2: Making your own compost 3: How and when to prune 4: Caring for your tools 5: Troubleshooting weeds 6: Dealing with pests 7: Preventing diseases 8: Know your garden friends 12: Index 13: Acknowledgements
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Low Maintenance
Book SynopsisDesigning, creating, and maintaining a beautiful garden doesn''t need to be time-consuming!Ideal for first time gardeners, Grow Low Maintenance contains everything you need to create a low-fuss garden without compromising on design or beauty. Short on time and want to keep things simple? This gardening book is full of low maintenance plants and techniques, featuring tips and tricks to keep your backyard in top shape with minimal effort! Inside the guide, you will find:-Mini-profiles of easy-care plants including pictures, characteristics, and essential needs-Simple tips and techniques, from choosing a weed control to sowing seeds and planting between paving stones-Essential know-how for minimising maintenance tasks including weeding, watering, and feeding Enjoy the fruits of your gardening!The perfect reference book for beginners or more experienced gardeners looking for easy management hacks, this simple guide debunks the myth that gardening requires hours of hardwork every week. Learn from the experts how to minimise watering, make the most of vertical gardening, and reduce the need to weed. Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use reference book includes everything from herb gardening to micro-woodlands and low maintenance water features. Short on space? This gardening guide will teach you which crops are suitable for small easy-care veg beds. Looking to attract animals to your garden? Find instructions on creating your own wildlife pond. Don''t have access to a lawn mower? Now you can transform your lawn into a perennial meadow! Complete the Series: For more expert advice from DK, the UK''s leading practical gardening publisher, discover the Grow series. There you will find know-how about how to garden more sustainably in Grow Eco-Gardening, how to fend off unwanted visitors in Grow Pests & Diseases, how to grow with limited space in Grow Containers, and much more!
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Roses
Book SynopsisDiscover the secret to successfully growing and nurturing beautiful roses.Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Roses contains everything you need to bring spectacular colours and gorgeous scents to your garden.Learn how to grow and care for a variety of roses with tips on selecting the right site, planting, and pruning. Discover the perfect roses for your own outdoor space with a handy directory of the best varieties for every situation, as well as the ideal plants to grow alongside them. With their ease of cultivation, tolerance to varied climates, and sublime beauty, roses are the perfect flower for the modern garden.Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.
£11.69
Octopus Publishing Group RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden
Book Synopsis'Discover clever methods for protecting your plants and crops without harming wildlife in this engaging and humorous compendium... If, in despair and dejection, you've been tempted to reach for a bottle of insecticide or order an animal trap, then think again; here's a whole book of handy tips and tricks.' Gardens IllustratedFrom the green-thumbed optimist who views their garden as a calming getaway to those that see backyard life as more of a struggle against weeds and pests, almost all gardeners will meet a creature or two who will drive them to despair.Plenty of gardeners are ready to swear off nasty chemical deterrents and bloodthirsty solutions. But how can you save your squash and uphold your hostas at the same time?50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel serves up a smorgasbord of eco-friendly ideas and solutions. They're legal, humane and - best of all - effective. Cut through the old wives tales, save your salt for seasoning, and discover gold-standard, sustainable planting solutions and crop-saving tips from gardeners who know exactly how you feel.
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Country Living: Garden Wisdom: Folklore and Fact
Book Synopsis'Garden Wisdom' is an inspiring mix of practical advice, traditional garden lore, and eco-friendly ideas compiled to help you make the most of your garden. This book tells you everything you need to know about the preparation, cultivation, and maintenance of a garden, be it large or small, lawn or terrace, or even just a windowbox, and provides indispensable advice both for fair-weather gardeners and for those who garden at every opportunity, whatever the weather. The book is divided into four broad sections: earth, air, water and plant alchemy. Earth covers everything from newfangled ways of making compost to tips for ageing terracotta, and examines pest control techniques, both ancient and modern. The section on Air deals with topics as varied as plants that thrive in shade, how to create an old-fashioned hot bed greenhouse and how best to store garden produce. Water consists of ways of preserving what is fast becoming our most precious resource and how to use it effectively in the garden. Finally, plant alchemy begins with the art of companion planting – where one species appears to protect another against attack or disease.
£5.90
New India Publishing Agency Pests of Stored Grains and Their Management: 2nd
Book SynopsisThis book presents information about stored grains and grain products in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. It covers a global perspective on insects and other pests that affect these products and provides an overview of the various techniques used for their storage. Each chapter delves deeper into the different aspects of storage, including the necessary requirements to prevent grain loss and the different types of storage structures and containers. The book also discusses the various pests that can infest stored grains, such as insects, mites, birds, and rodents, as well as the use of fumigants to control them. Additionally, the book covers safety measures to prevent poisoning and provides guidance on managing stored grain pests. The inclusion of multiple-choice questions at the end of the book, along with color images of insects and pests, makes it a valuable resource for students.
£36.02
