The Practical Gardener's Guide to Trees, Shrubs and Climbers

Stephanie Jackson

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New Holland
25 March 2022

Gardening; Gardening: shrubs & trees

In this humorous, quirky and informative book readers are introduced to a host of resilient and drought-tolerant trees, shrubs and climbing plants, including many Australian native species.

It s crammed with information on a wide range of topics, including how to design a garden and how to create an environment that will attract wildlife, and with chapters relating to essential soil and plant nutrients, the basic tenets of organic gardening, and simple propagation techniques this unique book provides everything you ll need to know to create the perfect garden.

It features some 160 species and as the unique

personalities

of each are revealed you ll discover the plants that are the most appropriate for your own patch.

The author can boast of first-hand experience in the cultivation of each of the featured species for all are thriving in her extensive garden and she relates, with subtle humour, the stories of every plant that, with its ability to cope with the often harsh conditions of a changing climate, has become a much-loved garden companion.

For more than 25 years Stephanie Jackson s work as a freelance writer and photographer has revolved around her passion for plants and wildlife. Her articles and images have been published in many magazines, books and newspapers, and have also been used by Australian tourism authorities in their promotional material and on their websites. Her previous book Australian Wildlife On Your Doorstep was also published by Reed New Holland.

By: Stephanie Jackson
Imprint: New Holland
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 500mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781760794422
ISBN 10: 1760794422
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 25 March 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

For almost 25 years Stephanie Jackson's work as a freelance travel writer and photographer has revolved around her passion for wildlife and has taken her on extensively journeys around Australia and overseas. Her images have been published in newspapers, text books, magazines and calendars, and have also used by Australian tourism authorities in their promotional material and on their websites