Produced in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, the titles in this series have become standard works of practical gardening reference. Each book is illustrated with easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations that clearly guide the reader through all the essential techniques of successful gardening. Providing step-by-step instructions to all aspects of propagating greenhouse and garden plants and shrubs, this text includes coverage of seeds, roots, layering, stems, modified stems, and grafting.
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This companion to Pruning (above) boasts equally intelligent organization, a quickly grasped text and expert drawings, with relevant parts colored here in red. In his introduction, garden writer Browse explains the logic behind plant propagation and assures readers a green thumb is not necessary for the task. Following the glossary, the author presents detailed directions for success in germinating seeds, layering, grafting and other methods as well as variations on the principle. There is coverage of virtually all steps involved from selecting equipment (such as a workbench of comfortable height) and fighting insects and diseases to caring for plants through development. Gardeners will find numerous suggestions for propagating flowers, berries, fruits, ornamental shrubs and trees.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Produced in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, the titles in this series, which have sold over a million copies worldwide, have become standard works of practical gardening reference. Each book is illustrated with easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations that clearly guide the reader through all the essential techniques of successful gardening. Series editor Christopher Brickell, former Director General of the RHS, heads a highly distinguished team of experts in creating this invaluable library of practical gardening books.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Great for Beginners,
This review is from: Plant Propagation (RHS Encyclopedia of Practical Gardening) (Paperback)
This is an excellent propagation book. The propagation methods include step-by-step drawings and some suggested plant material. I use it for the greenhouse I just started running. This book shows you everything from scoring and sowing seed, cutting techniques, layering methods, grafting techniques, plus more. It also includes instruction on how to propagate shrubs and trees. I would recommend it as a great resource even for the more advanced.
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Propagation from a different angle,
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Several books are available on this subject and most are not very helpful beyond the most elementary. This book is very detailed and has many drawings showing each move. It is easy for the novice and yet being a British publication has several approaches to problems not found in most American books on the subject. Not a glossy book with colored garden views, but a very practical reference on the art of plant propagation.
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Great reference,
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I had to purchase this book as an additional resource for plant propogation, but use it more than my text. If you enjoy gardening and propagating this is a great reference.
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To propagate plants successfully, it is necessary to have a clean and tidy working area, efficient and effective tools and kit and to follow a standardized procedure. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
clear polythene tape, presser board, scion base, basal cut surface, foliar embryos, cuttings compost, undamaged leaf, propagating environment, polythene tent, mist unit, propagating area, greenwood cuttings, hard seedcoat, leaf upside, fungicidal powder, firm the compost, scion material, grafted parts, rooted layer, mallet cuttings, evergreen cuttings, rooting hormone powder, layered stem, suitable rootstock, compost surface New!
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To propagate plants successfully, it is necessary to have a clean and tidy working area, efficient and effective tools and kit and to follow a standardized procedure. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
clear polythene tape, presser board, scion base, basal cut surface, foliar embryos, cuttings compost, undamaged leaf, propagating environment, polythene tent, mist unit, propagating area, greenwood cuttings, hard seedcoat, leaf upside, fungicidal powder, firm the compost, scion material, grafted parts, rooted layer, mallet cuttings, evergreen cuttings, rooting hormone powder, layered stem, suitable rootstock, compost surface New!
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- Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers by Bruce MacDonald on 5 pages
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- The Essential Garden Maintenance Workbook by Rosemary Alexander in Back Matter
- A Colour Atlas of Plant Propagation and Conservation by Bryon G. Bowes in Back Matter
- Gardening with Conifers by Adrian Bloom in Back Matter
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