Alpine Plants by John E G Good

Alpine Plants 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.

'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

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

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ISBN 13	9780713490176
ISBN 10	0713490179
Title	Alpine Plants
Author	John E G Good
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Batsford Ltd
Year published	2007-04-04
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.