Climbing Plants Basics

Jenny Smith

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Sinopsis

Climbing Plants Basics offers a comprehensive exploration of vertical gardening, combining scientific understanding with practical guidance to help gardeners transform ordinary spaces into stunning vertical landscapes. The book uniquely bridges the gap between botanical science and everyday gardening practices, making complex concepts accessible through clear explanations of how different climbing mechanisms work - from twining stems to adhesive pads - and why certain support structures succeed while others fail.

 
The book progresses logically through three main sections, beginning with fundamental plant selection and care requirements, including detailed profiles of 50 climbing plants from familiar favorites like clematis to exotic options such as chocolate vine. The middle section delves into the crucial aspects of support systems and training techniques, providing readers with engineering-based insights into building effective trellises and arbors. The final section addresses advanced topics like pruning strategies and pest management, ensuring readers can maintain their vertical gardens throughout the seasons.

 
What sets this guide apart is its interdisciplinary approach, combining principles from architecture, botany, and environmental science to create a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced gardeners. The content is enriched with real-world case studies and detailed illustrations, making it particularly valuable for urban gardeners and landscape designers looking to maximize limited space through vertical growing techniques. Whether planning a simple clematis installation or designing an elaborate rose-covered arbor, readers will find practical, science-backed solutions for their vertical gardening projects.

Disponible desde: 30/01/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 124 páginas.

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