Bøger af Andrew Mikolajski

A gardener's practical guide to identifying, growing and cooking delicious apples from around the globe.

Everything you need to know about hostas at a glance in one handy practical gardening guide. The versatility and beauty of hostas makes them one of the most popular and rewarding foliage plants; with expert advice on selecting varieties, planting and growing, this book will help you to create a wonderful display.

Offers step-by-step guidance on planting, propagation and pruning, and how to deal with common pests and diseases. This title includes instructions on using roses for hedging and ground cover, and combining them with other plants. It explains how to use modern roses to their best advantage, and features a directory of over 40 varieties.

Become a green thumb in no time with this fun plant care deck. Looking for tips on how to care for your plants? Look no further than this deck of 50 cards! Featuring a wide variety of indoor plants, from the African Milk Tree to the Zebra Cactus, each card is packed with helpful tips and tricks for keeping your plants happy and healthy. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a newbie to the world of plant care, this deck has something for everyone. You'll learn about the unique needs of each plant, including how much light, water, fertilizer and grooming they require, and even some fun facts about their history and origins. Each card is brought to life with vibrant color illustrations of the plant, making it easy to identify and care for them. And with 50 different plants to choose from, you're sure to find something that fits your environment and lifestyle. Whether you're looking to add some greenery to your home or office, or just want to learn more about the world of plants, this deck of 50 cards is the perfect way to get started.

A beginners guide to outwitting all manner of garden pests and nuisances, from RHS judge and gardening expert, Andrew Mikolajski.

DK brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing orchids successfully at home. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Orchids contains everything you need to raise stunning, long-lasting blooms for your indoor space.Learn how to grow and care for various orchids with tips on positioning, feeding, watering, and propagation. A handy troubleshooting guide shows you how to recognize ailing plants, revive neglected orchids, and spot common diseases. From hanging baskets and bark rafts to corsages and bridal bouquets, get inspired and create thriving collections of orchids for your home.With passion on every page, you can enjoy the following: -A practical guide to harvesting home-grown orchids. -Easy to follow step-by-step instructions of fundamental gardening techniques.-Exploration of popular flowers as well as lesser-known options.Let It Grow! Whilst many people use their gardens to grow fruits, flowers, herbs, and more,  the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career suggests a lot of today's green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for gardening. We believe it's time to change that!Whatever your horticultural hopes may be, author Insert Name Here brings you a growers guide that will shape your gardening journey like never before, full of top tips to help your garden thrive! An ideal gift for first-time gardeners, budding botanists, or the green-fingered lover in your life, make sure to get those gardening gloves on and join the journey today!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. If you like Grow Orchids, why not try the other titles in our Grow series? Learn how to brighten your garden all year round with Grow Bulbs, enjoy a no-fuss guide to container gardening with Grow Containers or minimize garden waste with Grow Eco-Gardening. Ready, set, let's grow!

Discover the secret to successfully growing and nurturing orchids that will flourish.Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Orchids contains everything you need to raise stunning, long-lasting blooms for your indoor space.Learn how to grow and care for a variety of orchids with tips on positioning, feeding, watering, and propagation. A handy troubleshooting guide shows you how to recognise ailing plants, revive neglected orchids, and spot common diseases. From hanging baskets and bark rafts to corsages and bridal bouquets, get inspired and create thriving collections of orchids for your home.Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.

This practical (and adorably illustrated) book offers tips on how to turn random garden cuttings into lifelong plant friends.Plants make great pets – they’re quiet, decorative, housetrained and (mostly) low-maintenance – and with this helpful guide, you’ll soon be the perfect plant parent! Grow Your Own Pet Plants has all the information you’ll need for green-thumbed success, from learning which plant to take home to how to help your leafy friend thrive in all conditions. Andrew Mikolajski provides helpful tips, from how to nurse and propagate cuttings to choosing a plant which suits your home and lifestyle. With a simple guide to more than 40 plant personalities and easy care advice, from feeding and grooming to showing off your new pet to guests, you’ll soon be the proud owner of a new collections of plant pets.

The box-set for garden lovers, with four highly-illustrated practical how-to books on key gardening topics.

Orchids make up one of the largest plant families in the world, and they have captivated gardeners for centuries. This book provides instructions for buying, growing and caring for orchids, as well as advice on propagating from seed and dividing established plants. It also contains an illustrated directory of epiphytes and terrestrial varieties.

This clear and accessible book explains how to choose, grow and display water plants, whether you have a large or small space. With a photographic directory to 40 common and exotic varieties, and with step-by-step techniques on how to cultivate them, as w

Includes wild roses, albas, bourbons, centifolias, china and tea roses, damasks, gallicas, floribundas, ramblers, climbers and miniature roses, with botanical information on the history, growth, hue and size of each one.

The secret to creating a glorious, productive garden is year-round love and attention. Keeping track of what to do, when, is no simple task, but this book helps you plan your year. It gives you seasonal lists of jobs to do, which plants to choose and plenty of advice and handy hints on how to improve your garden.

How to use scented bulbs, annuals, schrubs and trees to create a welcoming and relaxing outdoor environment.

This book offers a breakdown of the process involved in creating a garden, from making an initial assessment of the site's possibilities to applying design principles and choosing plants and landscaping materials. It is aimed at readers who have no previous knowledge of garden-making but will also be of value to professionals entering the trade.

Includes succinct advice and helpful solutions to 1001 of the more frequently asked questions about gardening practice, from pruning and pest control to site and soil.

Heathers can cope well in most garden situations and provide bright year-round interest. This practical guide explains everything you need to know at a glance, including a directory of 50 heathers, and instructions on growing heather in outdoor borders, raised beds,containers, hanging baskets and indoors.

Offers guidance on planting, propagation and pruning, and how to deal with common pests and diseases. This title includes instructions on buying conifers, growing them in containers, transplanting established shrubs and trees, and creating evergreen conifer hedges.

Most plants benefit from a prune for healthy growth and visual appeal, and this simple guide clearly explains the different methods of pruning, such as deadheading, shaping, clipping and trimming. Includes an at-a-glance seasonal chart to remind you when

A glorious garden filled with fragrance can affect our mood and wellbeing. Make the most of scented bulbs, annuals, perennials, herbs and small trees with this practical and accessible handbook.

A concise calendar of practical tasks, covering all aspects of flower, kitchen and greenhouse gardening throughout all four seasons of the year. This handbook takes the guesswork out of knowing what to do when in the garden with advice on preparing the ground, sowing, planting and caring for plants, and harvesting fruit and vegetables.

Helps you discover the versatility of a beautiful courtyard garden, for entertaining, relaxing and extending your living space. With illustrated examples, clear text and over 100 beautiful photographs, this book is suitable for those wishing to maximize the potential of their patio or terrace.

A gardener's guide to growing, harvesting, storing and cooking an array of delicious apples from around the globe.

The skills required for planning and maintaining a successful garden can be mastered by everyone and are clearly explained in this beautiful set of books.

Includes advice on everyday gardening dilemmas. This title covers succinct queries on garden site, aspect, soil, walls, floors, lawns, trees, conifers, shrubs, annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, vegetables, containers, the water garden, compost, pruning, training, propagation, weeds, tools, and greenhouses.