Geoff Hodge

An accessible and informative guide to the mysteries of botanical terms and the science of plants. It contains easy-to-understand explanations of over 3,000 botanical words and terms and shows how these can be applied to everyday gardening practice.

The Art and Science of Gardening Explained and Explored

RHS Botany for Gardeners

over 3000 botanical terms explained and explored

Practical botany for gardeners

Rosemary Ward

A comprehensive guide to propagation, which includes detailed instructions on all the key techniques, including cutting, division, layering, sowing seed and grafting. Propagation is fully illustrated with color step-by-step drawings and clear photography to make the techniques easy to follow and includes expert advice on propagating more than 750 selected varieties.

Propagation Techniques

Gardening can be frustratingly shrouded in secrecy. Fickle plants make seemingly spontaneous decisions to bloom or bust, seeds sprout magically in the blink of an eye, and deep-rooted mysteries unfold underground and out of sight. Understanding basic botany is like unlocking a horticultural code; fortunately learning a little science can reveal the secrets of the botanical universe and shed some light on what’s really going on in your garden. Practical Botany for Gardeners provides an elegant and accessible introduction to the world of botany. It presents the essentials that every gardener needs to know, connecting explanations of scientific facts with useful gardening tips. Flip to the roots section and you’ll not only learn how different types of roots support a plant but also find that adding fungi to soil aids growth. The pruning section both defines “lateral buds” and explains how far back on a shoot to cut in order to propagate them. The book breaks down key areas and terminology with easy-to-navigate chapters arranged by theme, such as plant types, plant parts, inner workings, and external factors. “Great Botanists” and “Botany in Action” boxes delve deeper into the fascinating byways of plant science. This multifaceted book also includes two hundred botanical illustrations and basic diagrams that hearken to the classic roots of botany. Part handbook, part reference, Practical Botany for Gardeners is a beautifully captivating read. It’s a must for garden lovers and backyard botanists who want to grow and nurture their own plant knowledge.

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