Kategoria BISAC: Gardening >> Trees

3500 photographs. Over 380 genera. More than 3700 species and cultivars.

With Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs and Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates, Michael Dirr set the gold standard for horticultural reference. This season, Timber Press is proud to publish his seminal work, Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs, the most comprehensive visual reference on this important subject. From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features thousands of plants and all the essential details for identification, planting, and...

Aguide through the selection and planting processes, plus how to look after trees to ensure optimum performance and maximum impact

Few elements add interest to a garden better than a well-placed tree, and even the smallest of gardens can accommodate one. But trees are long-term investments, so it's worth knowing exactly what you want before you plant.This guide explains how to design with trees and where to plant them as well asthe practicalities of location and aspect. It offers ornamental effects for all seasons; covers pests, diseases, and problems; and an illustrated gallery of...

Growing beautiful Christmas trees is a great way to generate off-season farm income and make better use of your land. From selecting a site and planting the right species to marketing and selling trees, this Storey BASICS(R) guide shows you how to build and maintain your own small tree nursery. Including handy tips for making handcrafted kissing balls and holiday wreaths, Growing Christmas Trees covers everything you need to know to successfully cultivate stunning evergreens that will provide income and bring holiday cheer.

"Covers virtually every aspect of conifer use and culture in a format accessible to horticultural students and home gardeners alike ... Magnificently highlighted by more than 250 striking color photographs ... Conifers are showcased in their full glory as richly textured, brilliantly colored, and subtly structured plants deserving of a spot in every garden." -- Booklist

Fifteen years after this review, we present a revised and expanded edition of this highly acclaimed reference. Among the changes is the addition of a foreword by Michael A. Dirr, author of such classics as...

Tim wrote this book Treeology 101: How Using a Compass and The Sun Can Reveal Your Stunning Home so you will know if your home is in a Climax Forest or not, and knowing how much sun each section of your yard gets are the FUNDAMENTAL KEYS to having the yard of your dreams, done through selective culling of dangerous, duplicate, ugly or problematic trees. Then and only then can you consider what kind of replacement trees you want to plant, something YOU decide instead of the builder, the previous owner, or even bird droppings. A planned yard with proper Treescaping, that is,...