The Plant Lover's Guide to Dahlias (gnv64) torrent

The Plant Lover's Guide to Dahlias
by Andy Vernon
Timber Press | April 2014 | ISBN-10: 1604694165 | True PDF | 256 pages | 51.4 mb
http://www.amazon.com/Plant-Lovers-Guide-Dahlias/dp/1604694165

Dahlias are the showgirls of the garden. Their colorful blooms, from purple, pink, and white to yellow, orange, and red, come in a huge variety of sizes and shapes. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Dahlias is packed with everything you need to know to grow these fantastic flowers. The book includes tips on using dahlias in garden design, growth and propagation information, and lists of where to buy the plants and where to view them in public gardens. The bulk of the book is devoted to profiles for over 200 varieties, organized by color, with information on type, height, and spread. Gorgeous color photographs bring the plants to life.
The Plant Lover’s Guides offer a rich source of information on both new and classic garden plants. Written by enthusiastic experts, they recommend the best varieties for different situations, inspire ideas for new plant combinations, and are packed with resources for the home gardener. These gorgeous guides celebrate the beauty of each plant and form a comprehensive library that every plant lover will want to own.

About the Author

Andy Vernon is passionate about dahlias, incorporating them into every available planting opportunity in his garden. He has produced and directed popular television program for BBC including Gardeners’ World and BBC Gardener of the Year. Trained as a horticulturist, Andy has worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and at Botanic Park in the Cayman Islands. He lives in Birmingham, England, where his horticultural media consulting firm is aptly named Planet Dahlia.

CONTENTS
6 Why I Love Dahlia
11 Designing with Flamboyant Flowers
39 Understanding Dahlias
61 200 Varieties for the Garden
193 Growing and Propagating