This inspirational book from Kew Gardens' tree expert is the perfect guide to choosing and growing these essential garden mainstays
.
With
authoritative advice
from Kew tree expert Tony Kirkham and the Kew Gardens team, this is the ultimate companion to growing and planting trees. In addition, there are
twelve tree-related projects
to inspire every green-fingered gardener.
There is a
place in every garden for a tree
, but before buying it is important to think about
why and what you are planting
and where. Do you want to plant for privacy, as a single ornamental specimen for seasonal interest or to attract wildlife?
Such key considerations are discussed by the Tony Kirkham,
Head of the Arboretum, Gardens & Horticultural Services at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
. He also explains the
practicalities of growing a tree
as well as describing and illustrating a wide range of trees in detail, for
every size of garden
The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Trees
is part of the
Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing
series, a collection of books from Kew's top experts filled with tips, projects and handy advice on a range of gardening issues. Other titles include Growing Herbs, Growing House Plants, Growing Vegetables, Growing Orchids and Growing Fruit.