Workman Publishing Hardback English
Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden
Innovative Techniques for Combining Bulbs and Perennials in Every Season
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“A must-have for any bulb gardener for planting tips, design ideas, and learning about specialty bulbs.” ―PureWow “The book is both beautiful and useful, offering advice for growing in containers, practical planting tips, suggested bulb-planting tools and even a list of bulbs that are pollinator favorites.” ―The Seattle Times From the earliest snowdrops and tulips to late autumn crocuses, bulbs bring interest and color to the garden throughout the year. Learn how to add them to your garden with Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden, a four-season guide to combining bulbs with perennials and grasses in a loose, naturalistic style. Renowned garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet shares her years of insight and inspiration, explaining her magical technique where bulbs emerge playfully among other plants. In this friendly guide you will find: The basics of growing bulbs in every season Tips on naturalizing bulbs so they come back every year Techniques for layering bulbs in smaller spaces Companion plants for constant bloom Lists of bulbs for every season Case studies from amazing gardens around the world
“A must-have for any bulb gardener for planting tips, design ideas, and learning about specialty bulbs.” ―PureWow
“The book is both beautiful and useful, offering advice for growing in containers, practical planting tips, suggested bulb-planting tools and even a list of bulbs that are pollinator favorites.” ―The Seattle Times
From the earliest snowdrops and tulips to late autumn crocuses, bulbs bring interest and color to the garden throughout the year. Learn how to add them to your garden with Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden, a four-season guide to combining bulbs with perennials and grasses in a loose, naturalistic style. Renowned garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet shares her years of insight and inspiration, explaining her magical technique where bulbs emerge playfully among other plants.
In this friendly guide you will find:
The basics of growing bulbs in every season
Tips on naturalizing bulbs so they come back every year
Techniques for layering bulbs in smaller spaces
Companion plants for constant bloom
Lists of bulbs for every season
Case studies from amazing gardens around the world