Directory of pests and problems with over 200 colour illustrations Good gardening techniques for preventing disorders How to select the right plants for the right conditions Advice on chemical versus nonchemical treatments Instructions for tackling problems in lawns and borders
Demystified, down-to-earth approach to propagation Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step diagrams A-Z directory with recommended propagation techniques for each plant Key tips on taking cuttings, sowing seed, layering and division Guidance on promoting growth of young plants
A-Z directory of Alan's recommended roses Essential techniques for pruning and support How to combine roses with other plants Suggested roses for all garden situations, including shady and exposed sites Comprehensive guide to understanding rose types
After moving from the Barleywood garden where he hosted BBC Gardeners' World for seven years, Alan Titchmarsh set up home in an old farmhouse a few miles down the road, and went about planting his own private eden away from the public eye.
Discover Jane Austen's real-life inspiration for Darcy's Pemberley! Alan Titchmarsh goes on a personal journey of discovery through the rich heritage of Chatsworth Estate and gardens, one of the most visited stately homes in the country Follow Alan into Chatsworth's irresistible world of visionaries, pioneers, heroes, villains and English eccentrics, and celebrate the men and women who have shaped the history of the estate over five centuries. With his passionate knowledge of both the house and gardens, as well as his long-established relationship with the Cavendish family, Alan is the perfect guide with whom to explore the Palace of the Peaks. Featuring stunning, specially commissioned photography of the gardens and parkland, alongside long-forgotten images and memorabilia newly unearthed in the estate archives, this vivid companion, crowded with character and color, is a book to treasure and revisit over and over again.
The deliciously entertaining new audiobook from the immensely popular author of five bestselling novels including ONLY DAD and ROSIE
From plants for winter arrangements to spring bulbs and autumn grasses, Alan Titchmarsh presents to complete guide to having something to pick every week of the year.
Accompanying a major new BBC1 series presented by Alan Titchmarsh, British Isles: A Natural History is a fascinating journey through the natural history of Britain from its birth to the present day. It also includes a gazetteer section detailing where you can explore for yourself Britain's natural treasures.
Covering everything from window boxes and balconies and small gardens up to the size of a tennis court, this definitive guide covers design, planting, landscaping, and plant growing Successful gardens can be created in the smallest spaces, and this essential guide, shows how to achieve the right garden in the space available. With ideas for maximizing space, design solutions for front gardens and driveways, and recommended plants to grow, this is the ultimate guide for anyone wanting to create a garden on a small plot. It also includes design ideas to match practical needs; A-to-Z profiles of recommended plants; landscaping ideas for all garden shapes; practical uses for balconies and window boxes; and instructions on how to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruit in any small space.
