Books by Christopher Brickell
Encyclopedia of Gardening
Update to include new techniques and to reflect current trends — such as the growing popularity of green roofs and crevice gardening — the Encyclopedia of Gardening guides readers expertly through the latest gardening techniques, details information on garden planning and design, covers useful tools and materials, and features an extensive glossary of plants, including trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Written by experts and including an expanded section on how to grow fruit and vegetables in containers, the Encyclopedia of Gardening is the world's finest and most authoritative source of horticultural advice.
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American Horticultural Society Pruning & Training
by Christopher Brickell, David Joyce
Whether you are planning a new garden, wondering how to bring back a neglected tree or shrub, or want to develop areas of special interest, AHS Pruning & Training contains all the techniques you need in easy-to-follow, step by step explanations.
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Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers
Find new gardening inspiration with this compelling updated encyclopedia for all gardening enthusiasts!
Achieve that beautiful garden oasis you’ve always dreamed of, and find endless inspiration and guidance for your garden to thrive with this gardening guide!
This fully comprehensive yet easy-to-use informative planting guide is what every gardener needs on their bookshelf. Here’s what you’ll find inside:
• A photographic catalog of 4,000 plants and flowers grouped by type, size, then color, allowing readers to browse and find the best plants for their garden
• A detailed "Plant Dictionary" describes more than 8,000 species and varieties, and their ideal growing conditions
• In the Introduction, a "Plant Selector" section lists ideal plants for particular growing conditions, like coastal areas, shady spots and different soil types
• Fully updated text from garden plant specialists, with more than 1,380 new plants added, including the latest and most popular cultivars
Discover perennials, bulbs, shrubs, trees, succulents and ornamental shrubs, all showcased in beautiful, full-color photography to help elevate your garden to the next level. Use the extensive plant dictionary to look up more than 8,000 plant varieties and the best growing conditions.
Written by a team of more than 15 top horticultural specialists under the guidance of internationally renowned gardener and botanist Christopher Brickell, this gardening encyclopedia appeals to all levels of gardeners and continually inspires with achievable garden ideas.
This informative yet inspirational book about gardening will appeal to beginners or more experienced gardeners interested in the latest cultivars and horticultural advice.
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Pruning and Training What, When, and How to Prune
by Christopher Brickell, David Joyce, Inc. (COR) Dorling Kindersley
Cut with confidence: know when and how to prune your trees and plants with this complete guide from the experts.
Keep your garden in top shape with this guide to pruning over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbing plants. Clear illustrations and step-by-step photographs guide you through some of the simplest - and more complicated - approaches to keeping your plants in good order.
Knowing how to prune and shape plants correctly will help you achieve the best displays of flowers, produce bumper crops of fruit, and help your plants remain disease-free. A practical A-Z approach, organized by plant type, displays detailed information in an easy-to-use format, as well as guides for more specialized techniques. Whether pinch or renovation pruning, or pollaring and topiary, this book has it all.
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