Collins Garden Trees Handbook
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Author Description
Trees have a place in most gardens. They provide an attractive focal point, add colour and shape, contribute shade and screen, yield fruit and blossom and encourage birds. The book covers such subjects as choosing trees for spring blossom and for autumn fruits; creating a woodland garden, and a companion planting scheme; growing trees from seed and planting a container-grown tree; identifying aphids or firelight; and removing damaged branches. Throughout, the informed, authoritative advice is backed up with colour photographs and with practical drawings to demonstrate all the techniques the amateur might need.
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THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the practical requirements for selecting, planting, and maintaining trees within a domestic garden environment. Author Alan Toogood provides a comprehensive manual for amateur gardeners, utilizing a blend of botanical knowledge and horticultural best practices to guide readers through the lifecycle of garden trees. The text emphasizes both the aesthetic contributions of trees and the technical necessities of their long-term care.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Selection criteria for seasonal interest including spring blossom and autumn fruit.
- Techniques for propagation from seed and container-grown planting.
- Pest identification and management strategies for common tree ailments.
- Practical maintenance procedures such as pruning and removing damaged branches.
- Design concepts for integrating trees into woodland or companion planting schemes.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The subject matter points to a highly practical, instructional text designed for the hobbyist gardener seeking clear, actionable guidance. The inclusion of technical illustrations and photographic evidence suggests a focus on clarity and ease of application for the amateur user.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
1990-08-16
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0004125789
ISBN-13:
9780004125787
Nature
Trees
Subjects
Gardening
Reference
Horticulture
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