Ornamental Plants

Transform your space with A Beginner's Guide to Terrariums - Your go-to resource for creating stunning DIY glass container gardens! Explore over 230 inspiring photos and easy-to-follow instructions to decorate your office, bookshelf, coffee table, or...

'I devoured this sumptuously British step-by-gorgeous-step guide to whento seed, plant and pluck in a single sitting.' - Richard E. Grant'Outside In is not only stuffed full of practical advice and tips on nurturinga garden and displaying plants and...

Learn all about common weeds and how they affect your garden to make informed decisions about the plants you want in your patch - and how to manage those that you don't.Figuring out which weed is which can be tricky for new and seasoned gardeners alike...

The first book to be widely published in English by Dutch garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet, one of the foremost gardeners in the New Perennial movement who has collaborated with Piet Oudolf. Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden is the first guide...

". . . you can't do without it. As a reference book it is unsurpassed." - The Guardian"Absolutely essential" - BBC Good HomesFind the perfect plants for your garden with this inspiring encyclopedia for all gardening enthusiasts!Achieve that beautiful...

Join two of the world's most influential garden designers, Piet Oudolf and Henk Gerritsen, as they describe their ideal perennials, bulbs, grasses, ferns and small shrubs for your natural garden. This comprehensive compendium classifies these 1200 plants...

The perfect planting guide by RHS experts.From a clay border in sun to a shady wall, this gardening book will help you create your dream garden with plants for every site! Featuring over 3000 plants, you'll discover how to get the most out of your...

Flowers brighten our homes, our lives and, when they are homegrown, they also brighten our gardens - not just for us, but also for the buzzing wildlife that loves their nectar. Growing your own flowers gives the huge satisfaction of harvesting something...

Master the art of growing miniature trees with this fun, jargon-free guide to bonsai.The Little Book of Bonsai will make you an instant expert in the art of growing miniature trees. It is packed with myth-busting surprises, the first of which is that...

Find out how to make your garden beautiful from January to December with this pocket-sized favourite about how to garden month by month from the experts at the RHS, now fully up to date and revised.Easy to follow, this guide not only tells you what to do...

The New Pyramid Bonsai Basics explains in detail all the techniques needed to keep a bonsai alive and in good shape. Clear text and step-by-step illustrations ensure that even the most nervous newcomer can approach looking after bonsai with confidence...

A beautiful tour of Britain's greatest gardens, classic and modern. Inspiration and escapism for every gardener. A unique tour of thirty of Britain's most beautiful gardens, classic and modern. A great gift for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250908223Author Jamaica KincaidFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 209mm *...

A bestselling classic completely revised and updatedThe Essential Garden Design Workbook has been the go-to guide for students, professionals, and any gardener passionate about well-designed outdoor spaces. Now, eminent designer-educator Rosemary...

This charming insight into what each season and month of the year brings for a cottage garden will capture the imagination and inspire any gardener (expert or novice) to get out and about, grab a spade and get your hands dirty! Written by the BBC's...

Ornamental grasses have long been a mainstay of contemporary planting design, as integral components of commercial and residential landscapes and naturalistic plantings. In Grasses for Gardens and Landscapes, Neil Lucas profiles the best ornamental...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607744108Author Peter D'AmatoFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 885gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

An inspirational introduction to growing and collecting tulips, set against the backdrop of a beautiful English garden, with expert tips and advice for gardeners Tulips are one of the world's most popular flowers, with over 2,500 varieties produced in...

From taking cuttings to winning new customers, this is the guide to growing beautiful organic flowers for enjoyment or profit Over 75,000 copies sold! The first edition of The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut...

Whether you want to garden at a more accessible height, improve soil fertility, nurture plants with particular needs, or simply enjoy a closer sensory experience, growing in raised beds will help you reach new heights in the garden. Raised beds are...

New friends. New beginnings. Old secrets... 'Sweet and heartwarming' - Bestselling author MARIAN KEYES 'The word "uplifting" was invented for this tender and poignant story. It's a beautifully written...

Through over 700 exquisite photographs and evocative text written by Danish gardening celebrity Claus Dalby, explore the history and development of the beloved cottage garden design style. In the pages of The Cottage Garden, you'll first draw inspiration...

By re-imagining how we plan and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. Positive steps, no matter how small, can really make a difference. This is a practical,...

David Austin Roses is one of the world's leading rose nurseries. The English Roses developed there have brought the rose to a new level of beauty and strength; their ability to flower continually throughout the summer and autumn makes them one of the...

Revealing a world of secret messages contained within a single petal.Floriography – the language of flowers – is the ancient art of encoding hidden messages in the type, colour and arrangement of plants, allowing individuals to express emotions and...

"As practical as it is poetic. . . . an optimistic call to action." -Chicago Tribune Over time, with industrialization and urban sprawl, we have driven nature out of our neighborhoods and cities. But we can invite it back by designing landscapes that...

The Cut Flower Garden: Erin Benzakein is a florist-farmer, leader in the locaflor farm-to-centerpiece movement, and owner of internationally renowned Floret Flower Farm in Washington's lush Skagit Valley.A stunning flower book: This beautiful gardening...

A plant a day brings beauty your way. So why not make the most of your garden with 365 of the very best plant varieties - one for every day of the year!From spring blooms to winter interest and everything in between, each plant has been personally...

There's nothing quite as rewarding as cutting flowers for your home, and this fresh take on the subject, full of tips and advice, shows that a cut flower patch is the most economical and eco-friendly way to enjoy cut flowers today. Starting in spring...

You don't even need a garden to enjoy growing beautiful plants as a pot or window box can be squeezed in anywhere. Whether you want to have colourful flowers or homegrown veg, Gardeners' World 101 Pots is packed with fantastic planting recipes to try...

Garden and social historian Advolly Richmond (of Gardener's World) unravels the surprising histories of 60 flowers that shape our gardens. Have you ever wondered where your favourite garden flowers came from? Where their names derived? Or why some...

'A thoroughly recommended read if you want your garden to have that designer touch - and to look good all year round' - Alan Titchmarsh 'This book is reassuringly methodical. From the initial survey to the planting palette and how to design for privacy,...

After many years of photographing gardens Mark Bolton decided he wanted to make a garden of his own, from scratch. And what kind of garden? Well, of course, a cottage garden, everybody's favourite. This is a personal account of how an amateur enthusiast,...

Have you just joined the cactus craze? Do you want to know how to make your little bundle of spikes thrive, flower and breed? This quirky pocket-sized book is your essential guide to pleasing your prickly pet.Your cactus may be surviving, but is it...

Whether you love growing, love creating, or just want to liven up your outdoor space, a container garden is just the answer. So many of us nowadays are crammed into our homes and a garden is a luxury that few can afford. But there is always room for a...

The Royal Horticultural Society's definitive guide to propagating, nurturing, and designing with more than 200 cacti and succulents. How can you encourage your bunny ear cactus to flower and flourish? What is the best method for propagating an echeveria...

Named a "Best Book for Budding Farmers" by Country Living "Flower Farming for Profit does a deep dive into the least glamorous, but most important part of farming-how to run a profitable business. This must-have book is incredibly thoughtful, well...

From simple bouquets and wreaths to impressive tablescapes, Floristry is a modern and practical handbook that will take you through all the essential steps to creating beautiful floral arrangements. Beautifully photographed throughout, this essential...

The bouquet-growing bible gardeners have been waiting for! Learn the ins and outs of growing gorgeous blooms at home with professional flower farmer Lisa Mason Ziegler of @gardenersworkshopfarm. Whether you're cultivating fresh-cut bouquets for yourself,...

Whether you want to grow for pleasure or start your own business, The Flower Farmer's Year is the perfect guide. Grow your own cut flowers and you can fill your house with the gorgeous colours and heavenly scents of your favourite blooms, knowing...