' truly unique and really does cover in some detail the ecology of alpine plants for the serious gardener...will become an essential source of reference for alpine and other inquiring gardeners for years to come'. The Plantsman
A major book on the life of the alpine flower for gardeners and professionals, co-published with the Alpine Garden Society. The book covers the key aspects of the alpine flower relevant to those wishing to get the most of their plants in the garden by understanding them in the wild. Well illustrated throughout, the book covers: Introduction; with a working definition of the term 'alpine plant' Arctic and alpine ecosystems Survival, growth and development, including hazards, pests and diseases Climate: the effect of low temperatures, precipitation and drought tolerance with relevance for the gardener The impact of snow cover Geology and soils Mineral nutrition: the essential mineral elements contained in soils Reproduction: development of the flower; various methods of pollination, attracting pollinators/facilitating a good seed set; seed dispersal and germination; vegetative propagation Impact of global climate change and dealing with changes and rainfall pattern disruptions in lowland gardens Factors influencing the origin and present distribution of arctic and alpine plants.
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP61758687
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Librería: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First edition. 1st 2007. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. An authoritative and practical guide to understanding alpines for all gardeners. Brown cloth boards, black title to spine. Colour photos throughout. Board corners lightly rubbed. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed to rear panel. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1828219
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A major book on the life of the alpine flower for gardeners and professionals, co-published with the Alpine Garden Society. The book covers the key aspects of the alpine flower relevant to those wishing to get the most of their plants in the garden by understanding them in the wild. Well illustrated throughout, the book covers: Introduction; with a working definition of the term 'alpine plant' Arctic and alpine ecosystems Survival, growth and development, including hazards,pests and diseases Climate: the effect of low temperatures, precipitation and drought tolerance with relevance for the gardener The impact of snow cover Geology and soils Mineral nutrition: the essential mineral elements contained in soils Reproduction: development of the flower; various methods of pollination, attracting pollinators/facilitating a good seed set; seed dispersal and germination; vegetative propagation Impact of global climate change and dealing with changes and rainfall pattern disruptions in lowland gardens Factors influencing the origin and present distribution of arctic and alpine plants. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002058027
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Librería: Buchpark, Trebbin, Alemania
Condición: Gut. Zustand: Gut - Gebrauchs- und Lagerspuren. | Seiten: 176 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher. Nº de ref. del artículo: 4010942/3
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Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.72. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0713490179-2-3
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Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 1.72. Nº de ref. del artículo: 353-0713490179-vrg
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