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Conifers for Gardens is intended to take away the element of uncertainty when you're choosing a plant that may alter your yard for years to come. Profusely illustrated with more than 1,500 crisp photographs and brimming with concise descriptions of both species and their numerous cultivars, this meticulously researched reference provides information - including size, appearance, hardiness, preferred growing conditions and susceptibility to pests and diseases - for almost every hardy conifer you're likely to encounter in the trade, whether it's a tried-and-true favorite or a connoisseur's treasure. So if you've ever been torn between, say, 'Golden Mop', 'Lemon Thread', and 'Sungold' sawara-cypresses, relax - choosing and identifying conifers just got a whole lot easier..
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A complete and highly acclaimed reference.

"Magnificently highlighted by more than 250 striking color photographs "
-Booklist

"I strongly recommend Adrian and Richard Bloom's book to anyone looking for a useful guide to planting and using conifers in their garden."
-American Gardener

This is the complete guide to coniferous trees and shrubs that are available to the North American gardener. Stunning color photographs show conifers used in a variety of environments, from small gardens to magnificent estates.

Gardening with Conifers reveals the unexpected magic that conifers can bring to every garden and the many roles they can play in creating structure and balance for year-round visual interest and color. Comprehensive in scope and lavishly illustrated, the book includes a directory of more than 600 conifers and offers expert advice on:

• Size and growth rates
• Site and soil preferences
• Planting, maintenance and propagation
• Pruning, pests and diseases
• Dwarf conifers and ground covers
• Conifers in containers, and more.

Gardeners everywhere will find this to be a valuable and inspiring reference.

(200705).
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A compelling account of the extraordinary relatives of ordinary garden conifers

Leading expert Aljos Farjon provides a compelling narrative that observes conifers from the standpoint of the curious naturalist. It starts with the basic question of what conifers are and continues to explore their evolution, taxonomy, ecology, distribution, human uses, and issues of conservation. As the story unfolds many popular misconceptions are dispelled, such as the false notion that all conifers have cones. The extraordinary diversity of conifers begins to dawn as Farjon describes the diminutive creeping shrub Microcachrys tetragona, whose strange seed cones resemble raspberries, and the prehistoric-looking Araucaria meulleri.

The taxonomic diversity of conifers is huge and Farjon goes on to relate how, over the course of 300 million years, these trees and shrubs have adapted to survive geological upheavals, climatic extremes, and formidable competition from flowering plants. All who seek to learn more about the early history of life on our planet will cherish this book..
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The forests of the Pacific Coast are the tallest and densest on earth. Even after a century of intensive exploitation, their trees remain unmatched in overall size, height, and age. "Forest Giants of the Pacific Coast" is a guide to the 20 largest species of conifers in North America - from the southern Sierras to Vancouver Island, and from the coast to north-western Montana. Overviews of 20 species feature: colour maps showing distribution of species and locations of individual giant trees; comparative drawings and measurements of giants; colour photographs of typical trees and cones; discussion of species and comparison of giants; and, individual profiles of 117 giant trees. This book features: line drawings; colour photographs; measurements; and, description of history, preservation, characteristics, present condition, and location. Giant trees are those with the greatest wood volume. From the Ponderosa Pine 'Bear Creek Twin' to the Coast Douglas Fir 'Ol' Jed', from Giant Sequoias to Western Redcedars, the trees are depicted as individuals. All are unique specimens that represent the extremes to which their species can grow. To seek out the ruling giants and their neighbouring contenders, Robert Van Pelt has travelled the length and breadth of the Pacific Coast and its forests, equipped with a camera, a sketchpad, and a survey laser, amassing a database of over 5,000 individual trees. "Forest Giants of the Pacific Coast" will be of interest to hikers and naturalists as well as to arborists, foresters, and arm-chair explorers..
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How, when and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers has always recommended the best possible pruning techniques and practice to gardeners and now, thoroughly revised and substantially expanded by Tony Kirkham, George Brown’s classic work will continue to be trusted and respected as the essential pruning reference for years to come.

Since George Brown first wrote this book in 1972 there have been major advances in the science of arboriculture. The move to target pruning was fundamental and Kirkham clearly explains the reason behind the technique as well as how to apply it. He gives reasons for the now restricted use of wound sealants or tree paints and provides a comprehensive list of current pests and diseases and how to combat them through pruning methods. The nomenclature throughout the book has been fully updated and the section on pruning for wildlife expanded. The appendix on tools and the glossary have been extensively revised.

The book opens by setting out the general principles of pruning but its cornerstone is a unique encyclopedia detailing the best pruning methods for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers. Many new plants have been added to fully reflect the wider range now available to gardeners and the extensive A–Z now covers several thousand species.

With more than 50 new photographs illustrating key pruning points, this manageable, easy-to-use reference is more practical than ever. The distillation of decades of experience, The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers will continue to support, advise and inspire all who care for woody plants – both professionals and amateurs – well into the twenty-first century..
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"Conifers of California" is the first book entirely devoted to the state's native cone-bearing trees and shrubs. Richly illustrated, it serves as both a natural history and field guide. Each species' narrative is accompanied by a full-page color botanical illustration, photographs from the wild, detailed indentification information, and a range map.

California is home to more than 50 native species of pines, first, spruces, junipers hemlocks, and other conifers. "Conifers of California" covers the state's world-renowned cone-bearers, such as coast redwood, giant sequoia, and bristlecone pines, and also features its many other rare and unusual conifers, such as Torrey pine, Santa Lucia fir, and Brewer spruce..
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Compiled by two of the worlds authorities on the subject and illustrated throughout in full color, this book is the most complete collection of photographs2,347 strongof conifers ever assembled. It is published in two volumes, which nearly doubles the pages of Timber Presss acclaimed earlier book Conifers, Second Edition, written by the same authors..
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Written by the Iona Community members, associates, friends and others, this is a collection of seasonal resources for groups and individuals - prayers, liturgies, poems, reflections, sermons, meditations, stories and responses..
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A comprehensive guide to planting trees successfully in any size of garden, whether as single decorative specimens, in small groups and woodland plantings, in beds and borders, in containers or under glass..
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