Magill's Encyclopedia of Science, Plant Life [electronic resources]
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Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers
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An updated edition of the best-selling highly illustrated garden plant reference, featuring more than 8000 plants and 4000 photographs. Choose the right plants for your garden and find all the inspiration and guidance you need with The Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers.
A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
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AHS Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques: A step-by-step guide to basic skills every gardener needs.
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The definitive guide to the best gardening techniques from pruning to propagation and planting to harvesting by the American Horticultural Society This step-by-step guide to essential gardening practice is a must-have reference showing modern methods to a new generation of gardeners. Compiled by leading specialists in every area of gardening, the book contains a vast amount of expert information clearly demonstrating the tried-and-tested techniques honed by the world's leading gardening authority. Using more than 1,600 artworks in more than 400 step-by-step sequences, the book covers every aspect of gardening from pruning to sowing, watering to feeding, and propagating to planting. Covering all plants including trees, flowers, shrubs, climbers, lawns, vegetables, fruit and herbs, it shows how to create water features and patios, and add lighting. It also includes organic techniques, recycling and how to treat pests and diseases. The wealth of practical information makes this book an essential purchase for both professional and amateur gardeners.
American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening
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An essential volume packed with authoritative advice for all gardeners, The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening guides readers expertly through the latest gardening techniques, details information on garden planning and design, and covers useful tools and materials.
English - Spanish Dictionary of Plant Biology: including Plantae, Monera, Protoctista, Fungi and Index of Spanish Equivalents
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Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs
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Plant Families
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Most of us lump plants together in one big family, and when pressed can only explain their grouping by what they're not--not an animal, not a mineral, and so just a plant. In reality, there are hundreds of different plant families, each grouped logically by a unique family history and genealogy. This brings sense and order to the more than a quarter of a million different plant species covering a diverse spectrum that includes soaring sequoias (Cupressaceae), squat prickly pear (Cactaceae), and luxuriant roses (Rosaceae). Plant Families is an easy-to-use, beautifully illustrated guide to the more than one hundred core plant families every horticulturist, gardener, or budding botanist needs to know. It introduces the basics of plant genealogy and teaches readers how to identify and understand the different structures of flowers, trees, herbs, shrubs, and bulbs. It then walks through each family, explaining its origins and range, and describing characteristics such as size, flowers, and seeds. Each family is accompanied by full-color botanical illustrations and diagrams. "Uses For" boxes planted throughout the book provide practical gardening tips related to each family. We have much to gain by learning about the relationships between plant families. By understanding how botanists create these groupings, we can become more apt at spotting the unique characteristics of a plant and identify them faster and more accurately. Understanding plant families also helps us to make sense of--and better appreciate--the enormous biological diversity of the plant kingdom.
Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners
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In this book Stearn gives the meaning and origin of some 6000 botanical names, selecting those most likely to be encountered by gardeners and horticulturists. No other single source provides so much etymological information for the gardener, the result of years of scholarship and original research by the distinguished author. Also listed are 3000 of the most widely accepted vernacular names, cross-indexed to their correct scientific names, an invaluable reference for gardeners, writers, and historians. Plant classification and binomial nomenclature are explained, and there are notes on the structure and pronunciation of botanical Latin. No other single source provides so much etymological information for the gardener.
The Tree Book: superior selections for landscapes, streetscapes, and gardens
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"A boon to all those who plant, care for, and love trees."--Nina Bassuk, author of Trees in the Urban Landscape The Tree Book is the go-to reference to more than 2,400 species and cultivars, from two of the biggest names in horticulture--Michael A. Dirr and Keith S. Warren. The featured trees include those widely available in the nursery trade, some new and promising choices, and a selection of overlooked options that deserve renewed interest. Each tree profile includes the common and botanical names along with details on foliage; flowers, seeds, fruits, and cones; native range; adaptability; and popular uses in landscapes. The Tree Book is a must-have resource for landscape architects, city foresters, horticulturists, and enthusiastic home gardeners.
The Visual Encyclopedia of Garden Plants: a practical guide to choosing the best plants for all types of garden, with 3000 entries and 950 photographs
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This is the perfect sourcebook and reference manual for anyone building a garden plant collection and looking for inspiration and practical advice. It contains descriptions and essential cultivation information for over 3000 common garden plants. Entries are arranged alphabetically within plant categories for quick and easy reference. It includes essential advice on choosing plants for different soil types and garden locations. It is aimed at everyone from the new gardener to the experienced plant-selector.
Common and Troublesome Weeds Surveys. Weed Science Society of America.
Survey results for the most common and troublesome weeds in the U.S. and Canada. Summaries and dataset downloads are available for the following: