Alpine Plants: Ecology for Gardeners

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Alpine Plants: Ecology for Gardeners Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Batsford
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Pages: 176 ISBN: 9780713490176 Category:

176pp, colour photos, diagrams. Explains Arctic and Alpine ecosystems, climate, the impact of snow cover, geology and soils, chemical nutrition of alpine plants, as well as discussing origins and distributions, and impacts of global climate change – information for the benefit of the keen alpine gardener. Hardback; with dust-jacket.

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'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 'An accessible yet authoritative and practical guide to understanding and growing alpine plants'.   -- Gardens Illustrated 'Invaluable information source for gardeners who aspire to grow these plants to perfection'. -- The Garden 'Published in partnership with the Alpine Garden Society, a comprehensive and accessible guide to growing alpines'. -- Publishing News '..well-illustrated throughout with smart and appropriate photographs..recommended to all alpine growers; you'll get more pleasure out of growing your plants by understanding why, how and where they grow in Nature, and how you can reproduce that in your own garden'. -- Scottish Rock Garden Society