Overview
To get the best from a conservatory or garden room, you need to have a clear idea not only of which plants to choose but how to combine them to the best advantage, and how to care for them so they look good throughout the year. The Complete Guide to Conservatory Plants is an invaluable handbook to every aspect of conservatory planting, from inspirational ideas for plant grouping and display to detailed instructions for the maintenance of the environment and of the plants themselves. The core of the book is devoted to a highly practical reference section on the cultivation requirements of more than 700 different conservatory plants. They represent a comprehensive selection of the best ones to choose, in terms of form, foliage and flowers, to give a balanced display the whole year round.Synopsis
To get the best from a conservatory or garden room, you need to have a clear idea not only of which plants to choose but how to combine them to the best advantage, and how to care for them so they look good throughout the year. The Complete Guide to Conservatory Plants is an invaluable handbook to every aspect of conservatory planting, from inspirational ideas for plant grouping and display to detailed instructions for the maintenance of the environment and of the plants themselves. The core of the book is devoted to a highly practical reference section on the cultivation requirements of more than 700 different conservatory plants. They represent a comprehensive selection of the best ones to choose, in terms of form, foliage and flowers, to give a balanced display the whole year round.
Booknews
A beautifully organized reference and guide to garden-room plants and how to grow them successfully. Describes and provides cultivation requirements for some 700 conservatory species, illustrated with 191 gorgeous color photographs. First published by Collins & Brown in 1992. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)