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Author
Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The second title from the authors of Regrown, in Propagate, Paul Anderton and Robin Daly show just how easy home propagation is, with instructions on how to regrow your favourite houseplants and some allotment crops. Conversational, approachable and aiming to inspire their readers, the authors explore 20 propagation projects from multiplying plants such as monsteras and rubber plants in a small city apartment through to making dozens of ready-to-go...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Make more of your favorite plants for less! Whether you want to add more monsteras, grow your favorite heirloom tomato, or enhance your front-yard flower show, plant propagation expert Leslie Halleck shows you how to do it right. Filled with foolproof tips for cutting and dividing plants, saving and sowing seeds, and transplanting seedlings and cuttings, this charming how-to guide will help you grow your garden inside and out." -- cover page 4.
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Beazley
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
What do avocados, apples, mangos and tomatoes have in common? The answer is that they can all be grown at home, for free, from pits that you would otherwise throw into the recycling bin. Plants from Pits shows you how to grow a range of fruit and vegetables, indoors and out, with minimum equipment and experience. This complete guide covers everything from the science of how plants grow to how to deal with pests and other problems. Find out what to...
Author
Publisher
Southwater
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Each entry consists of a description of the plant, its height, spread and growing habit, the conditions in which it grows best, the best cultivars to choose, and how to propagate it. All the standard propagation techniques are included, such as growing from seed, taking cuttings, dividing, growing suckers and offsets, layering, creating bulbs, and grafting. The book also includes advice on dealing with any pests and diseases you may encounter, and...
Author
Publisher
Quadrille
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Shows you how to make the most of your favorite houseplants through simple, beginner-friendly propagation techniques, as well as resourceful DIY projects including homemade rooting mediums, seed-bombs, and a self-watering plant pot.
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, veteran horticulture teacher Miranda Smith provides a complete reference showing every step for cultivating new plants--whether from seed or cuttings or with techniques such as layering, grafting, and budding.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering-and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size-this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to offer, presenting a wide variety of popular plants to help...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Succulents for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this friendly and forgiving plant family. Misa Matsuyama--the bestselling author of The Gardener's Guide to Succulents--shows you how to plant and maintain the most popular varieties of succulents and cacti with reassuring advice and minimum fuss...The month-by-month format and simple, yet thorough, instructions will have you referring to this handy resource again and again. Gorgeous photos...
Author
Publisher
Timber
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Self-seeding plants can create naturalistic gardens of great charm, but left to their own devices quickly spiral out of control. Maintaining the balance of plants so that a small number of robust species do not evict the others and developing the structure of the garden are important techniques to acquire. Taking inspiration from the gardens of Christopher Lloyd, Derek Jarman and Henk Gerritsen.Cultivating Chaos teaches how to prepare your soil for...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The essential guide to budget gardening hacks, with creative ideas and propagation know-how from Instagram's "garden fairy" Anya Lautenbach. Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy. The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have, make the most of so-called garden "waste", and boost your...
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