David Squire is a distinguished author with an extensive body of work dedicated to horticulture. His expertise, honed through study and practical experience, shines through his writing, offering readers invaluable insights. Squire approaches gardening with both passion and clarity, demystifying complex techniques for a broad audience. His prolific output is a testament to his commitment to sharing the art and science of cultivation.
The orchid family is made up of some 750 genera, nearly 20,000 species and many thousands more hybrids. Their exotic blooms and intriguing growing habits make them very appealing - both to the plant enthusiast and to those who simply want them as an ornament in the home or garden.
Provides the key information needed for keeping your own poultry, from setting up and choosing the right site, housing, feeding, daily care routines, disease prevention and breeding. This guide offers practical advice on managing egg production, incubating and rearing and specific nutritional requirements.
Describing what bamboos, grasses and palms are and detailing their many uses, this work covers buying tips, planting information, cultivation, propagation and displays. It includes useful A-Z lists of the most useful and easily grown plants. It is packed with information and presented in an accessible format.
Bonsai is both an art and a craft. It can be learned by novice gardeners and turned into a satisfying hobby, whether the plants are grown in the garden or in the house. This book starts by defining what bonsai actually is and moves on to types of bonsai, styles, tools, growing and care.
This abundantly illustrated book gives gardeners all the guidance they need to start making, storing, and using their own compost.
This delightfully illustrated book is a homage to bees, revealing many facets of their lives, including homes, flight patterns and defence. It also describes how to attract bees to your garden and, essentially, the art of talking to them!
The Essential Guide to Identifying and Controlling Pests and Diseases of Ornamentals, Vegetables and Fruits
All gardeners know the disappointment of discovering that their bedding plants have been nibbled, their prized fruits and vegetables riddled with rust. The Garden Pests & Diseases Specialist is the essential guide to identifying the likely culprits and banishing them from the garden. The book starts with the basics, introducing common pests and diseases that afflict ornamentals, vegetables, fruits and houseplants, and looking at the best ways of dealing with them. Biological controls, which are garnering growing interest in the gardening world, are covered, in addition to the better-known organic and chemical methods. At-a-glance checklists explain which ailments commonly afflict various plant types, from roses and rock-garden plants to soft fruits and vegetables. Armed with this practical, easy-to-use guide, experienced and novice gardeners alike will never need to make excuses for patchy borders or unshapely produce again.
The majority of people do not have the luxury of a large outdoor space - whether it be a garden, terrace or courtyard - most have a small area to work with. However, even the smallest of gardens can be made into a stunning outdoor area, the trick is knowing how to achieve this. This book contains all of the information that anyone who is looking to improve their small garden needs to know. Starting from the basics of types of garden, equipment, lighting and plant care, the book offers a wealth of ideas on different garden styles - from a Mediterranean garden to a wildflower garden, a Japanese garden to a wildlife garden - detailed lists of appropriate plants, including herbs, fruits and vegetables and practical step-by-step instructions for making paths, patios and other garden structures.
An extensive directory of more than 100 wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish with guidance on identification, seasonality, location, harvesting, preparation and use. This compact field guide has all the information you need to forage food.
A complete beginner's guide to the Bonsai. Starting with the definition of what a real bonsai is, the author discusses the spirit and aesthetics of creating bonsai then continues with the materials needed, how to prune, pinch, water, feed and display your piece. Feel calmer and more focused by learning how to raise bonsai trees.