Product Description
A flagship practical book of step-by-step gardening techniques from the AHS that shows up-to-date skills to a new generation of gardeners.
The AHS New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques is the new definitive guide to explaining all the essential techniques you are ever likely to need. It reflects modern best-practice gardening at the American Horticultural Society, a leading gardening authority.
All techniques are shown clearly and simply with step-by-step instructions for every gardener to follow. Contains more than 2000 clear and concise color illustrations supported by over 1000 beautiful color photos. Includes steps for planning, pruning, propagating, feeding and watering. Covers all plants including trees, flowers, shrubs, climbers, lawns, vegetables, fruit and herbs. Shows how to create water features and patios, and add lighting. Includes organic techniques, recycling and how to treat pests and diseases. There are also chapters on container gardening, gardening under glass, garden tools and equipment, and everyday garden maintenance as well as on landscaping and construction work. The wealth of practical information makes this book an essential purchase for both professional and amateur gardeners
(2009)
American Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques
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This is an example of a book created by a committee. It’s what you would expect from a bunch of afternoon tea sipping women who admire their gardens and can maybe remember the name(s) of their gardener(s), after “tea”. About one page is devoted to “green” gardening. There are many references to contact your local extension service. Being located so close to DC and K street it’s no wonder that this book would make any Monsanto peddler proud. American Horticultural Society – an embarrassment to anyone who actually grows plants, and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. (Oh the AHS gardener said, “We have to get our hands dirty?”).
Rating: 2 / 5
American Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques
The organization of the book was great. I can give it 5 stars from what my friend tells … my mom is yet to give her opinion on this … i am guessing it will go well
Rating: 5 / 5
American Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques
The New Encyclopedia is a must have reference. It really is not expensive. some of it overlaps the 1st Edition and some present. Both books together begin to reach the long out of date Horticulture. This book is practical and with suggestions for different plant zones across the climate while at the same time taking the time to remind the reader about micro-climates eg under Shade or acidity of soil. I’ve used it sufficiently that I do not have to go to the 1st edition very much. But the best reference. Matt Cohen Zen of Watering Your Garden
Rating: 5 / 5
American Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques
Master gardener and beginner alike will delight in this comprehensive guide to gardening techniques. Every situation imaginable is covered. The layout makes this compendium easy to use and the pictures are stunning as well as helpful in understanding the techniques being described. This is truly a must have. Kudos to the editors!
Rating: 5 / 5
American Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques