Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden Wildlife Gardening

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The most successful gardens work with nature to create natural environments in which jobs such as pollination and pest control are left to the wildlife. In this definitive guide, Alan Titchmarsh shows how to create natural ecosystems in your garden to encourage beneficial insects, birds and other wildlife and establish the best environment in which your garden will thrive. * Design ideas and planting plans for wildlife-friendly gardens * Wildlife gallery showing common birds, mammals, amphibians and insects and how to attract them to your garden * How to create natural habitats * Recommended trees, shrubs and flowers for biodiversity * Seasonal tasks for the year

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2016-04-28
File : 130 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781448142101


Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden Weekend Gardening

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We all aspire to a beautiful garden that suits our lifestyle, but it can be hard to keep on top of the day-to-day care that gardens often require to look their best. Perfect for those who struggle with the workload, who want a space to relax in but aren't especially green-fingered, or for those are simply too busy to get stuck in, Weekend Gardening shows how to create an achievable garden that lives up to your dreams with just a few hours of work a week. * Explains the basic principles of labour-saving garden design * Practical gardening projects that can be completed in a weekend * Recommended easy-care plants * Solutions for difficult sites, including tricky soil types * Quick-reference seasonal tasks

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2020-05-14
File : 98 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781473532403


Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden Small Gardens

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Successful gardens can be created in the smallest spaces, and in this inspiring and practical guide Alan Titchmarsh shows how to transform even the tiniest outdoor area into an attractive garden. With ideas for maximizing space and advice on garden design, planning and plant selection, this is the definitive handbook for anyone wanting to create a private haven in limited space. * Ideas for front gardens, side passages, courtyards, balconies, rooftops and windowsills * Tricks to make small spaces seem larger * How to use every inch of space, including containers * Easy-to-follow landscaping plans for all garden shapes and styles * Guidance on growing vegetables, herbs and fruit in small plots

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2016-04-28
File : 130 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781448142231


Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden Water Gardening

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Water will bring a garden miraculously to life, drawing the eye more than any other feature. When still, its shimmering reflections create a peaceful mood, while moving water animates the garden scene and delights with its mesmerizing sounds. In this definitive guide, Alan shows you how to design and make a water feature to suit any size and style of garden, from a large wildlife pond, stream or rill to the tiniest pebble or wall fountain. * Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step diagrams * A–Z directory of Alan’s recommended pond and waterside plants * Guide to choosing and caring for fish * Key tips on encouraging wildlife to your pond * Season-by-season guide to pond maintenance

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2013-12-16
File : 98 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781448141579


Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden Garden Design

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Covers everything from the initial planning of your garden on paper to how to make your design a reality with planting, laying and construction guides. This single book will tell you everything you could need to know to achieve your ideal garden. Includes: * how to assess your site, create a style and source materials * advice on planting schemes and achieving year-round interest * tips on working with design principles such as scale, proportion and balance * simple instructions for hard landscaping Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to create and maintain your dream garden.

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2015-11-26
File : 146 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781448142071


Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden Climbers And Wall Shrubs

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Vertical gardening adds an extra dimension to gardens and this book will cover the ins and outs of growing climbers and wall plants to get the very best in terms of cover, cropping and flowering. It will look at flowering plants, fruit and some vegetable plants, and how to make the most of every available space in your garden. Includes: * creative ideas for using climbing plants and wall shrubs effectively in the garden * quick lists of climbing plants for specific purposes, conditions or effects * A-Z profiles of recommended plants * practical advice on training, pruning and propagation * illustrated step-by-step guides to essential techniques Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive practical guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to successfully grow climbers and wall shrubs.

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2016-04-28
File : 351 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781448142217


Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden Flowers And Foliage For Cutting

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We all enjoy having fresh flowers in the home, but they can sometimes be costly and the range is often limited. In this inspiring guide, Alan Titchmarsh shows how to grow a vibrant selection of plants to use in arrangements: flowers of many shapes, sizes and colours, and foliage, berries and seedheads too. With a little planning, you can have something beautiful in your home every day of the year. * A–Z directory of Alan’s recommended plants for cutting * Ideas for arrangements and planting plans for cutting plots * Tips on choosing the right plants for your garden * Expert advice on cutting and preparing flowers and foliage * Seasonal recommendations and ideas for special occasions

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2013-12-16
File : 460 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781448141586


Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden Small Trees

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Few elements add interest to a garden better than a well-placed tree, and even small gardens can accommodate one. But trees are long-term investments, so it's worth knowing exactly what you want before you plant. Here Alan Titchmarsh guides us through the selection and planting processes, plus how to look after trees to ensure optimum performance and maximum impact. * Garden design ideas and where to plant trees * Practicalities of location and aspect * Ornamental effects for all seasons * Pests, tree diseases and problems * Illustrated gallery of recommended trees

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2020-05-14
File : 98 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781473532380


Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden Perennial Garden Plants

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Herbaceous perennials flower each year, dying down in the winter and springing back to life the following spring. They are central features in the landscape of a garden as they appear year-after-year and must be regarded as constant features. This book gives the expert view on the vast array of flowers available. Includes: * creative garden ideas and border planting plans * practical advice on care, maintenance and propagation * illustrated A-Z profiles of recommended plants * recommended plants for specific purposes, conditions and effects * step-by-step illustrations showing essential techniques Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to create beautiful flower borders in your garden.

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2012-06-30
File : 146 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781448140589


Alan Titchmarsh The Gardener S Year

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The Gardener's Year is not about quick fixes, design makeovers or hard drudge, but simply about knowing what you should be doing in your garden, when, and why. Month by month Alan gives us the low-down on garden maintenance enabling you to keep your garden looking its best all year round. In-depth and packed full of useful gardening tips, it includes advice on everything from what seeds you can plant out in your vegetable plot in May, to how to keep your hanging baskets looking stunning in September.

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Genre : Gardening
Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2016-10-20
File : 780 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781448140947