Alan Titchmarsh How To Garden: Small Trees

Description

Few elements add interest to a garden better than a well-placed tree, and even the smallest of gardens can accommodate one. But trees are long-term investments, so it's worth knowing exactly what you want before you plant. Here Alan Titchmarsh guides us through the selection and planting processes, plus how to look after trees to ensure optimum performance and maximum impact. This title shows: how to design with trees and where to plant; practicalities of location and aspect; ornamental effects for all seasons; pests, diseases and problems; and, illustrated gallery of recommended trees.

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Use small trees to stunning effect in any garden with help from the nation's favourite gardener

Author description

Originally trained at Hertfordshire College of Horticulture and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Alan Titchmarsh is the author of over 40 books about gardening, including How to be a Gardener Book 1: Back to Basics, the fastest-selling of all time in the genre. He writes for BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, and is gardening correspondent for the Daily Express and Sunday Express. A frequent broadcaster, Alan has covered The Chelsea Flower Show for the BBC for over 25 years, presents Love Your Garden for ITV, and has a weekly show on Radio 2.