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RHS gardening school : everything you need to know to get the most from your garden / Simon Akeroyd & Ross Bayton.
The basics of gardening -- Understanding plants -- Practical gardening -- Everyday garden care -- Growing fruit and vegetables -- Growing under cover -- Propagating plants -- Problem solving -- Planting design -- The gardening year.
Record details
- ISBN: 1784728101
- ISBN: 9781784728106
- Physical Description: 256 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition: Revised and updated edition.
- Publisher: London : Mitchell Beazley, a division of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2018.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 250) and index. |
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| Subject: | Gardening. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Doniphan-Ripley County.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doniphan-Ripley County Library | 635 AKERO (Text) | 38421100787393 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
RHS Gardening School : Everything You Need to Know to Garden Like a Professional
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Table of Contents
RHS Gardening School : Everything You Need to Know to Garden Like a Professional
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | The Basics of Gardening | p. 6 |
| How we use gardens | p. 8 | |
| Key things to consider | p. 10 | |
| Light and aspect | p. 12 | |
| Moisture and temperature | p. 14 | |
| Climate and location | p. 16 | |
| Wind and windbreaks | p. 18 | |
| Assessing your soil | p. 20 | |
| Chapter 2 | Understanding Plants | p. 24 |
| How plants evolved | p. 26 | |
| Plant anatomy | p. 28 | |
| How plants grow | p. 30 | |
| How plants multiply | p. 32 | |
| What plants need | p. 34 | |
| How to read plants | p. 36 | |
| Understanding plant names | p. 38 | |
| Trees and shrubs | p. 40 | |
| Climbers and wall shrubs | p. 42 | |
| Herbaceous perennials | p. 45 | |
| Annuals and biennials | p. 48 | |
| Bulbs, corms and tubers | p. 50 | |
| Roses | p. 54 | |
| Chapter 3 | Practical Gardening | p. 58 |
| Tools and equipment | p. 60 | |
| Ground preparation | p. 64 | |
| Improving the soil | p. 66 | |
| Digging and the 'no-dig' method | p. 68 | |
| Choosing and buying plants | p. 72 | |
| Planting trees and shrubs | p. 73 | |
| How to plant a tree or shrub | p. 74 | |
| Planting roses | p. 76 | |
| Planting a hedge | p. 79 | |
| How to plant a hedge | p. 80 | |
| Planting in containers | p. 82 | |
| Making a lawn | p. 83 | |
| Chapter 4 | Everyday Garden Care | p. 86 |
| Watering and irrigation | p. 88 | |
| Feeding and fertilisers | p. 91 | |
| An introduction to pruning | p. 94 | |
| Pruning evergreens | p. 96 | |
| Pruning deciduous shrubs and trees | p. 98 | |
| Pruning climbers | p. 102 | |
| The formative pruning of trees | p. 104 | |
| Renovation pruning | p. 106 | |
| Hedge care | p. 108 | |
| Rose care | p. 110 | |
| Lawn care | p. 112 | |
| Container care and potting | p. 116 | |
| Overwintering | p. 118 | |
| Making compost and leaf mould | p. 120 | |
| Mulching | p. 122 | |
| Chapter 5 | Growing Fruit and Vegetables | p. 124 |
| Growing your own food | p. 126 | |
| Soil preparation | p. 128 | |
| Raised beds | p. 130 | |
| Planning your crops | p. 132 | |
| Vegetables from seed | p. 134 | |
| Salads and leafy crops | p. 136 | |
| Tomatoes and other 'fruit' | p. 138 | |
| The cabbage family | p. 140 | |
| The perennials: rhubarb, asparagus and artichokes | p. 142 | |
| Peas and beans | p. 144 | |
| The onion family | p. 146 | |
| Potatoes, beetroot and other root crops | p. 148 | |
| Herbs | p. 150 | |
| Raspberries, strawberries and other soft fruit | p. 154 | |
| Apples and pears | p. 156 | |
| Stone fruits | p. 159 | |
| Other popular fruits | p. 160 | |
| Chapter 6 | Growing Under Cover | p. 162 |
| Protecting your plants | p. 164 | |
| Cold frames, cloches and tunnels | p. 166 | |
| Choosing a greenhouse | p. 168 | |
| Greenhouse gardening | p. 170 | |
| Growing under glass | p. 172 | |
| Greenhouse care and hygiene | p. 174 | |
| Chapter 7 | Propagating Plants | p. 176 |
| Propagation basics | p. 178 | |
| Tools, equipment and compost | p. 180 | |
| Watering and hygiene | p. 182 | |
| Propagation from seed | p. 184 | |
| Propagation from roots | p. 186 | |
| Propagation from divisions | p. 188 | |
| Propagation from stem cuttings | p. 190 | |
| Chapter 8 | Problem Solving | p. 192 |
| Pests and diseases | p. 194 | |
| Identifying pests | p. 195 | |
| Identifying diseases | p. 198 | |
| Diagnosing sick plants | p. 200 | |
| Weeds | p. 202 | |
| Choosing healthy plants | p. 204 | |
| Beneficial wildlife | p. 206 | |
| Integrated pest management | p. 208 | |
| Using chemicals | p. 210 | |
| Lawn repair | p. 211 | |
| Chapter 9 | Planting Design | p. 214 |
| Planning | p. 216 | |
| Basic design principles | p. 218 | |
| Plant forms and how to use them | p. 220 | |
| Using colour and texture | p. 222 | |
| Arranging plants | p. 224 | |
| Planting style - formal | p. 226 | |
| Planting style - informal | p. 228 | |
| Planting style - contemporary | p. 230 | |
| Designing for a small garden | p. 233 | |
| Making a planting plan | p. 236 | |
| Chapter 10 | The Gardening Year | p. 238 |
| Further reading | p. 250 | |
| Index | p. 252 | |
| Picture credits | p. 256 |
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