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'Clever... valuable introduction to the
study of plant science.' - Gardeners
Illustrated
RHS
Botany for Gardeners is more than just a
useful reference book on the science of botany and the
language of horticulture - it is a practical, hands-on
guide that will help gardeners understand how plants
grow, what affects their performance, and how to get
better results.
Illustrated throughout with
beautiful botanical prints and simple diagrams, RHS
Botany for Gardeners provides easy-to-understand
explanations of over 3,000 botanical words and terms,
and show how these can be applied to everyday gardening
practice. For easy navigation, the book is divided into
thematic chapters covering everything from Plant Pests,
and further subdivided into useful headings such as
'Seed Sowing' and 'Pruning'. 'Botany in Action' boxes
provide instantly accessible practical tips and advice,
and feature spreads profile the remarkable individuals
who collected, studied and illustrated the plants that
we grow today.
Aided by this book, gardeners will
unlock the wealth of information that lies within the
intriguing world of botanical science - and their
gardens will thrive as a result. This is the perfect
gift for any gardener.
Contents Includes...
The
Plant kingdom
Growth, Form and Function
Inner
Workings
Reproduction
The Beginning of
Life
External Factors
Pruning
Botany and the
Senses
Pest, Diseases and Disorders
Botanists and
Botanical Illustration
... And Much
More!
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