My Account
Log in Registration
All
Cart
Highlights
Fiction Books
Non-Fiction Books
Children's Books
Rare Books
Music
DVD & Blu-Ray
Video Games
Category
Wishlists
Cart
All
Free Shipping in the UK
Trustpilot
Proud to be B-Corp

Alpine Plants John E. G. Good

Alpine Plants By John E. G. Good

Alpine Plants by John E. G. Good

Reviews:
£16.70
Condition - Very Good
Out of stock
Very Good

Summary

This is a major book on the life of the alpine flower for gardeners and professionals, co-published with the Alpine Garden Society. The book covers the key aspects of the alpine flower relevant to those wishing to get the most of their plants in the garden by understanding them in the wild.

Alpine Plants Summary

Alpine Plants: Ecology for Gardeners by John E. G. Good

A major book on the life of the alpine flower for gardeners and professionals, co-published with the Alpine Garden Society. The book covers the key aspects of the alpine flower relevant to those wishing to get the most of their plants in the garden by understanding them in the wild. Well illustrated throughout, the book covers:

  • Introduction; with a working definition of the term 'alpine plant'
  • Arctic and alpine ecosystems
  • Survival, growth and development, including hazards, pests and diseases
  • Climate: the effect of low temperatures, precipitation and drought tolerance with relevance for the gardener
  • The impact of snow cover
  • Geology and soils
  • Mineral nutrition: the essential mineral elements contained in soils
  • Reproduction: development of the flower; various methods of pollination, attracting pollinators/facilitating a good seed set; seed dispersal and germination; vegetative propagation
  • Impact of global climate change and dealing with changes and rainfall pattern disruptions in lowland gardens
  • Factors influencing the origin and present distribution of arctic and alpine plants.

Alpine Plants Reviews

'Truly unique and really does cover in some detail the ecology of alpine plants for the serious gardener...will become an essential source of reference for alpine and other inquiring gardeners for years to come'.

-- The Plantsman

'An accessible yet authoritative and practical guide to understanding and growing alpine plants'.

-- Gardens Illustrated

'Invaluable information source for gardeners who aspire to grow these plants to perfection'.

-- The Garden

'Published in partnership with the Alpine Garden Society, a comprehensive and accessible guide to growing alpines'.

-- Publishing News

'..well-illustrated throughout with smart and appropriate photographs..recommended to all alpine growers; you'll get more pleasure out of growing your plants by understanding why, how and where they grow in Nature, and how you can reproduce that in your own garden'.

-- Scottish Rock Garden Society

About John E. G. Good

Dr John Good is a leading alpine plantsman, author and expert. He is a member of the Alpine Garden Society and is also on the Joint Rock Garden Plant Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society. He is the author of The Handbook of Rock Gardening. He lives in North Wales

Table of Contents

The book covers:* Introduction; with a working definition of the term 'alpine plant' * Arctic and alpine ecosystems * Survival, growth and development, including hazards, pests and diseases * Climate: the effect of low temperatures, precipitation and drought tolerance with relevance for the gardener * The impact of snow cover * Geology and soils * Mineral nutrition: the essential mineral elements contained in soils * Reproduction: development of the flower; various methods of pollination, attracting pollinators/facilitating a good seed set; seed dispersal and germination; vegetative propagation * Impact of global climate change and dealing with changes and rainfall pattern disruptions in lowland gardens * Factors influencing the origin and present distribution of arctic and alpine plants.

Additional information

GOR002058027
9780713490176
0713490179
Alpine Plants: Ecology for Gardeners by John E. G. Good
John E. G. Good
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Batsford Ltd
20070404
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Alpine Plants