I just love the Kew Gardener’s Guide and these two are no exception! Full of great information, fun projects, and beautiful illustrations, they deepen the reader’s understanding of some familiar favourites whilst introducing one to new and intriguing ones! If you love your garden, get these two great books! It’s a five out of five on the enjoyment scale for both!
From the back covers:
The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Shrubs:
The new Kew guide to planting and cultivating shrubs features 12 easy and inspiring projects as well as detailed information on 50 of the most important specimens to grow, all accompanied by Kew’s beautiful botanical illustrations.
Shrubs are the perfect plant – they are low-maintenance, there is a variety for nearly every need and they are widely available.
This guide is a perfect mix of practical and giftable gardening reference for the entry level enthusiast who wants to find out more about shrubs and wants to grow them successfully.
Combining the authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew with beautiful artworks and practical advice, this is a giftable hardback for enthusiasts and beginners. Packed with information and inspiration, it covers a range of plants as well as vital information on soil, light and maintenance. Every plant’s needs are revealed so readers can succeed with 50 specimens and 12 easy to follow projects.
The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Perennials:
Perennials are amongst the most widely used garden staples. They are the largest group of garden plants and offer magnificent diversity for every location from sun to shade. This guide is a perfect mix of practical and giftable gardening reference for the entry level enthusiast who wants to find out more about perennials and wants to grow them successfully.
Combining the authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew with beautiful artworks and practical advice, this is a giftable hardback for enthusiasts and beginners. Packed with information and inspiration, it covers a range of plants as well as vital information on soil, light and maintenance. Every plant’s needs are revealed so readers can succeed with 50 specimens and 12 easy to follow projects.