The Tree in My Garden
Dorling Kindersley (Verlag)
978-0-7440-2693-1 (ISBN)
In RHS The Tree in My Garden, award-winning wildlife author Kate Bradbury reveals the amazing effect planting a single tree in your garden can have - and dares to imagine what would happen if every gardener up and down the country did the same. Combining practical gardening advice, eye-opening scientific research, reflections on the cultural importance of different species, and evocative accounts of how vital trees are for countless different forms of wildlife, this book will leave you in no doubt that every garden needs a tree!
This terrific tree book features a directory of 50 key species, each one beautifully illustrated by Lucille Clerc and packed with information about each tree's appearance, care needs, carbon sequestration ability, and the wildlife it supports - to help you choose the best tree for your own garden, or learn more about the trees you may already have.
Dive into the pages of this tree identification book to discover:
- 50 illustrated profiles of a wide range of trees suitable for different gardens and preferences
- Interesting anecdotes about history and folklore associated with the tree.
- Eye-opening accounts of the importance of trees for our planet, our wildlife, and ourselves
- Essential practical information to help readers choose, plant, prune, and care for their tree
- Ideas for making your own leafmould and ways to get involved in community planting projects.
- Stunning illustrations by Lucille Clerc that convey the beauty and the mystery of trees
This book is perfect for anyone wanting to attract more wildlife to their garden! So whether you’re an environmentalist intent on reducing your carbon footprint, a budding gardener looking to choose the best tree for your outdoor space or you’re simply seeking a guide about the natural history of the trees in your garden, RHS The Tree In My Garden is something the whole family can explore, discover and love.
No garden should be without a tree. Plant one, watch it grow - and become part of something bigger!
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series. https://www.dk.com/
| Erscheinungsdatum | 19.02.2020 |
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| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 203 x 241 mm |
| Gewicht | 703 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie | |
| Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7440-2693-8 / 0744026938 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7440-2693-1 / 9780744026931 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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