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Water Plants: An Illustrated Guide to Varieties, Cultivation and Care

Field / Identification Guide Handbook / Manual
By: Andrew Mikolajski(Author)
64 pages, 110+ colour photos
Publisher: Southwater
Water Plants: An Illustrated Guide to Varieties, Cultivation and Care
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  • Water Plants: An Illustrated Guide to Varieties, Cultivation and Care ISBN: 9781780192420 Paperback May 2013 In stock
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Water Plants is an illustrated guide to varieties, cultivation and care, with step-by-step instructions and over 110 beautiful photographs. Everything you need to know at a glance in one handy and beautifully illustrated practical guide. Water Plants includes full photographic directory of more than 40 common and exotic water plants, from bog plants and marginals to oxygenating plants and water lilies.

For each plant, full botanical information is provided on history, growth, hue, height, spread and suitability. It offers step-by-step photographic guidance on buying plants, propagation, routine maintenance, and pests and diseases. Includes instructions on how make a pond with a liner, stocking your finished pool, and adding ornamental fish. A highly accessible guide to bringing water plants into your garden, whether you have a large or small space.

Water gardens are increasingly popular, not only for the exciting variety of plant life that can be cultivated, but also for the diversity of animal species attracted by the aquatic environment. This clear and accessible book explains how to use water plants to their best advantage, as well as providing an illustrated directory of over 40 recommended varieties. It explains the difference between bog plants and oxygenators, surface floating plants and deep-water plants, with practical advice on growing and maintenance. From selecting and caring for water plants to making your own pond, Water Plants will help you to create a water feature to enjoy for years to come.

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Biography

Andrew Mikolajski is an established and highly respected gardening expert. He edited the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers and the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening (both Dorling Kindersley), and he has contributed articles to virtually every major gardening magazine and specialist journal. His published works include: Garden Plants and Gardening Techniques; The Practical Encylopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases (both Southwater); and The Busy Gardener's Guide (Time Life).

Field / Identification Guide Handbook / Manual
By: Andrew Mikolajski(Author)
64 pages, 110+ colour photos
Publisher: Southwater
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