Bulbs can be grown in pots on a sunny windowsill or naturalized in generous swathes across the lawn. 'Growing Bulbs' provides a comprehensive guide to growing bulbs in all climates and seasons - from planning and designing with bulbs to lifting and storing them for next season.
Features:
- A-Z guide to bulbs by scientific name, according to the season in which they flower
- Historical background on the cultivation of bulbs through the ages
- Comprehensive guide to growing bulbs, covering everything from preparing beds and planting depths to propagating, feeding, lifting and storing
- Clear explanations on the differences between bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes
- Special photographic spreads: tropical bulbs, aquatic bulbs, edible bulbs, daffodils and jonquils, miniatures and liliums
- Problem solving guide, including organic control of pests and diseases
- Step-by-step projects
