Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners: ..., Stevens, Polly

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ISBN
0711288887
EAN
9780711288881
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Type
Hardback
Release Title
Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners: 100 Questions Answered
Artist
Stevens, Polly
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Book Title
Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners : 100 Questions Answered
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group UK
Item Length
8.3 in
Publication Year
2024
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
Polly Stevens, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
Genre
Nature, Technology & Engineering, Gardening
Topic
Plants / General, Reference, Flowers / General, Agriculture / General
Item Weight
26.5 Oz
Item Width
6.3 in
Number of Pages
176 Pages
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Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group UK
ISBN-10
0711288887
ISBN-13
9780711288881
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19063192192

Product Key Features

Book Title
Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners : 100 Questions Answered
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Plants / General, Reference, Flowers / General, Agriculture / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Technology & Engineering, Gardening
Author
Polly Stevens, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
26.5 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in

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Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
635
Table Of Content
Sample Contents Introduction How we Garden at Kew Introducing the Experts Top Ten Tips from the Experts Understanding Your Garden How do I tell what kind of soil I have? How do I alter the Ph of my soil? How can I improve my soil? What does partial sun/partial shade/full sun/full shade mean? Planting and Propagation What is best - planting in the ground, using raised beds, or in containers? What is a bare-root plant and when should I plant these? How do I take a cutting? How do I plant from a cutting? Plant Maintenance and Care Should I feed my plants? How often do I need to water? How often should I mow the lawn? What is the best time of year to prune? How and why do you need to prune trees? What flowers benefit from deadheading? Pest Control and Disease Management How do I control weeds? How do I deal with pests without using chemicals? When is it appropraite to use chemicals? Gardening for Wildlife How do I collect rainwater? How do I make a wildlife pond? What plants are best for bees and butterflies? Do garden lights cause interference for wildlife? Feature pages: Top 10 plants for shade Top 10 plants for containers Top 10 trees (including small spaces and containers) Top 10 plants for year-round interest Top 10 plants for wildlife
Synopsis
In Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners the experts from the UK's eminent botanical gardens, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, solve all your gardening conundrums, from pest control to pruning, planting for wildlife to weather management., Kew Answers for Everyday Gardenerssolves all your gardening conundrums, from pest control to pruning, wildlife to weather management., Kew Answers for Everyday Gardenerssolves all your gardening conundrums, from pest control to pruning, wildlife to weather management. Never find yourself stuck for gardening advice again with this handy and informative book in your garden shed, packed with advice from the experts at Kew Gardens.Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners solves all your gardening conundrums, from pest control to pruning, and wildlife to weather management, with a series of 100 questions. Polly Stevens, manager of decorative displays at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew shares her answers to the questions she gets asked most by visitors to the gardens - from pest control to wildlife care, planting advice to pruning. For each question there is a clear answer and expert tips and techniques. The questions include: How do I tell what kind of soil I have? What is the best time of year to prune? How do I make a wildlife pond? How do I deal with pests without using chemicals? How do I collect rainwater? Written with the modern gardener in mind, the advice prioritises solutions that care for the environment, with guidance on chemical-free gardening, environmentally friendly methods for pest and disease control, and encouraging wildlife. This is a beautiful and practical guide for everyday gardeners, destined to become a staple on every gardeners bookshelf. Everything you've ever wanted to know about gardening, from experts, in an easy-to-navigate guidebook. Whatever gardener you are: urban, rural, hobbyist, professional, young, old, spring- or autumn-planter, this book has all the advice you need., If you're new to gardening, or have questions that need short and simple answers, Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners is a comprehensive introduction to horticulture, broken down into 100 bit-sized lessons. With lists of 'top ten' plants for different uses, and a wealth of wisdom and advice from one of kew's own gardening experts, this book will show both novice and seasoned gardeners how to choose plants that will grow best in your garden and how to plant, propagate and care for them, and the best ways to protect them from pests and diseases while creating a sustainable haven for wildlife.
LC Classification Number
SB453.S7 2024

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