The Complete Book of Plant Propagation reveals how simple and satisfying propagating your own plants can be. A general introduction explains when and why propagation is necessary, then twelve horticultural experts discuss different groups of plants individually, from alpines, herbaceous perennials and ferns to conifers and heathers, herbs, trees and shrubs, and houseplants. Throughout the book individual plants are the main focus, with all appropriate propagation methods discussed in detail and clarified by sequences of straightforward, step-by-step drawings. Tips and practical advice are accompanied by inspirational ideas for using your new-found knowledge. Have you considered espaliered rosemary, for example, or propagating shrubs for a garden of ornamental topiary? At the end of each chapter there is an all-inclusive A-Z list of plants for quick and easy reference. Easy-to-read symbols tell you essential information at a glance: how long seed will take to germinate and how quickly the plant reaches maturity. The plants are assessed individually, with advice on the best propagation methods to use and extra tips to ensure success.
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Arbury is Superintendent of Fruit at the Royal Horticultural Society's internationally renowned garden at Wisley, Surrey.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing for advanced gardener, good for beginner,
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Plant Propagation (Hardcover)
Plant chapters included in this book are: annuals and biennials; herbaceous perennials; ferns; bulbs, corms and tubers; alpines and rock garden plants; conifers and heathers; shrubs, trees, and climbers; houseplants, water plants, herbs, fruit, and vegetables. Each chapter consists of two parts, the first is an illustrated guide of propogation techniques; the second part is a "directory" or a mini encyclopedia of plants. This book is mostly plant directory rather than propogation techniques. For example, in the longest chapter, Shrubs, Trees and Climbers, there are 10 pages of propogation techniques and 14 pages of directory. The book's strong points are in this chapter also, it has a good section on tree grafting. However, my biggest complaint about this book is that it does not mention roses at all. Nor does it mention carnivorous plants or other exotics. On the plus side, the photographs and illustrations are excellent. If you are interested in growing a specific plant type, like begonias or cacti, you would be better off with a plant-specific book, this book is too general.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointing,
By Petrushka "une cuisiniere" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Book of Plant Propagation (Hardcover)
If you have even an average basic gardening book, you don't need this one. There's nothing in here I didn't already know, and I'm far from being an experienced gardener. I have a couple of basic gardening books, nothing special, and a very basic guide to perennials; together they contain much more info than is given here. Glad I got it from the library before deciding whether to buy.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Way above average,
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Plant Propagation (Hardcover)
This book is full of well explained information and detail on plant propagation and is a great reference for almost any person interested in this topic. The exception might be professional plant researchers.
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One of the joys of gardening with annuals and biennials is that, with such an enormous range available, their use in gardens is limited only by the imagination. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
overwinter young plants, treat with rooting hormone, ripewood cuttings, closed propagator, marginal perennial, seed germination medium, plug trays, gentle bottom heat, grafting tape, seedbed outdoors, basal cuttings, heather cuttings, heated propagator, cut seed heads, daughter rosettes, successional sowings, regular propagation, separate offsets, bud chip, pot individually, flowering site, separate suckers, propagating techniques, softwood cuttings, hybrid berries Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Compositae Some, Labiatae Some, Germination Time, Liliaceae Some, Umbelliferae Some, Solanaceae Frost-tender New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
One of the joys of gardening with annuals and biennials is that, with such an enormous range available, their use in gardens is limited only by the imagination. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
overwinter young plants, treat with rooting hormone, ripewood cuttings, closed propagator, marginal perennial, seed germination medium, plug trays, gentle bottom heat, grafting tape, seedbed outdoors, basal cuttings, heather cuttings, heated propagator, cut seed heads, daughter rosettes, successional sowings, regular propagation, separate offsets, bud chip, pot individually, flowering site, separate suckers, propagating techniques, softwood cuttings, hybrid berries Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Compositae Some, Labiatae Some, Germination Time, Liliaceae Some, Umbelliferae Some, Solanaceae Frost-tender New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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