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The "Gardening Which?" Guide to Successful Propagation ("Which?" Consumer Guides)
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Product Description
Buying individual plants is expensive - so making new plants from cuttings or seeds, or by division, can save you money. "The Gardening Which? Guide to Successful Propagation" explains the necessary techniques. The book shows you how to propagate over 1000 different established plants, and has tips on creating many plants quickly from a single purchase. Charts show how and when to propagate, the plant's preferred conditions of warmth and humidity, how easy the process is, and how long it will take. This guide also describes space-saving ways to root cuttings and methods of growing vegetables for early cropping, as well as how to achieve good germination results from tricky seeds. Straightforward solutions to common problems include guidance on the most effective rooting hormones, modules, pots and composts. No special equipment is needed - just follow this book's sound advice and step-by-step illustrations to ensure the best results.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #604873 in Books
- Published on: 2002-02-07
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 160 pages
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.co.uk Review
"Buy one plant and get countless plants for free."If these words appeal to you this book will give you all the information you need to help you to raise new plants, ie: to propagate successfully. Every gardener is aware just how costly plants can be and this publication shows that anyone can suffessfully propagate by simply following a few basic rules. There is no intrigue, no mystique, no trickery involved and possessing green fingers is certainly not a requirement.
The book is edited by Alistair Ayres, editor of the renowned Gardening Which? and to provide the information necessary he has consulted leading experts, enabling all the aspects of propagation to be available for the amateur gardener. It is arranged by plant types from trees, shrubs, heathers, conifers, bedding plants, hardy annuals, biennials, bulbs, herbacious perennials, rock plants to special interest plants, pond plants, wild flowers, fruit, vegetables, indoor plants and herbs.
The information is clearly backed up by step-by-step line drawings and colour photographs. Trials on a range of the propagation methods have also been carried out under laboratory conditions and by ordinary gardeners, ensuring the reliance of the information which is clearly up to date. All in all, it is a superb gardening guide.
Other titles in the series include The Gardening Which? Guide to Successful Pruning, The Gardening Which? Guide to Successful Shrubs, The Gardening Which? Guide to Small Gardens and The Gardening Which? Guide to Patio and Container Plants. --Susan Naylor
Customer Reviews
Easy to use guide to propagation of plants for your garden.
This book is an easy to use guide to help you successfully propagate plants. It gives simple and concise instructions on when and how to increase your chances of successful propagation. Excellent for beginners and experienced gardeners alike!
