Gardening - Trees

Nautilus Book Award Silver Winner in Restorative Earth Practices "...impressively comprehensive, expertly written, and thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation." ― Midwest Book Review From the essentials of how to "read" a forest to the details of sustainable management Covers wildfire risk reduction...

Poisonous plants have intrigued and beguiled humans throughout history, and this book will take readers on a world tour of 50 of the most toxic and fascinating species of plants and fungi. The book will be lavishly illustrated and include information on the toxic...

Are you surrounded by weeds? Is your lawn forlorn? Are your bushes diseased? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends - a garden you can proudly show off? Beginner Gardening step by step shows you the basics needed...

If you're eager to enjoy fresh fruit, provide your family with organic goodness, and trim down your grocery bills, then growing fruit trees is the perfect path for you.For many gardeners, cultivating vegetables feels like second nature, but the prospect of growing fruit trees...

Would you like to grow a beautiful bonsai in your house but are unsure of where to start? Or perhaps you are yearning to master this ancient art, but feel hesitant about getting started?In that case, get ready to start your bonsai journey!In this...

The gardening world's favorite expert on pruning offers a comprehensive guide full of tips and tricks on how to prune your trees, shrubs, and other plants so they grow to be healthy and beautiful. Covering 160 plants with clear instructions and illustrations, Cass Turnbull...

A beautifully illustrated guide to the plants of Christmas and the holiday season, Decking the Halls makes for a perfect gift and is sure to delight the home decorator, dedicated gardener, and curious plant-lover alike. Seasoned gardeners with twelve books under their belts, Janet...

By training fruit trees and shrubs to grow in controlled shapes, you accomplish two goals: improved appearance and increased productivity. Depending on location and demand, espalier fruit trees can offer privacy, weather protection, and decoration, not to mention an abundant and delicious harvest. All...

Written by the long-time manager of the renowned Alan Chadwick Garden at the University of California, Santa Cruz, this substantial, authoritative, and beautiful full-color guide covers everything you need to know about organically growing healthy, bountiful fruit trees. WINNER OF THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY...

Grow your own apples, figs, plums, cherries, pears, apricots, and peaches in even the smallest backyard! Ann Ralph shows you how to cultivate small yet abundant fruit trees using a variety of specialized pruning techniques. With dozens of simple and effective strategies for keeping...

Grow Your Own Cannabis Plants Indoors Using This Simple And Easy Guide. Do you love excellent cannabis and want to try producing it at home?Perhaps you need marijuana for medicinal reasons and wish to cultivate it at home. Whatever your purpose, this book was...

Trees are keen to tell us so much. They'll tell us about the land, the water, the people, the animals, the weather, and time. And they will tell us about their lives, the good bits and bad. Trees tell a story, but only to...

Trees tell a story, but only to those who know how to read it. They hold secrets about the land, the water, the people, the animals, the weather, time--and their own lives, the good and bad. In How to Read a Tree, Gooley uncovers...

Laugh and learn with fun facts about trees like the redwood, white oak, royal palm, and more--all told in Dr. Seuss's beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! "Knowing trees' names, my dear miss and dear mister, is like knowing the...

The second edition of Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians, first published in 2006, has been expanded to include more valuable information and features over 200 breathtaking color photos that vividly depict 44 native plants.Unlike conventional field guides that only feature plants in full...

Over the years, Japanese gardeners have fine-tuned a distinctive set of pruning techniques that coax out the essential characters of their garden trees, or niwaki. In this highly practical book, Western gardeners are encouraged to draw upon the techniques and sculpt their own garden...

Identify native trees of the Pacific Coast--from southwestern Canada to northwestern Mexico--with this pocket-size guide.You can appreciate and enjoy beautiful native trees, plus some widely planted non-native trees, of the Pacific Coast! If you're curious about the trees that you see, then the Pacific...

There's nothing we love more than our plants, those steadfast companions that fill our lives with joy and light. Whether you're a newbie or seasoned plant parent, these three miniature beginner-friendly guides contain essential information and tips for taking care of your houseplants. 3...

It's one thing to fill your house with gorgeous plants; it's another to keep them happy for weeks, months and years. Medical doctor and passionate plant lover Nora Mutalima offers a simple, science-driven guide to creating your own indoor jungle and keeping it thriving...

Cut with confidence: know when and how to prune your trees and plants with this complete guide from the experts. Keep your garden in top shape with this guide to pruning over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbing plants. Clear illustrations...