THE KEW GARDENER’S GUIDE TO GROWING TREES

This inspirational book from Kew Gardens’ tree expert is the perfect guide to choosing and growing these essential garden mainstays .

With authoritative advice from Kew tree expert Tony Kirkham and the Kew Gardens team, this is the ultimate companion to growing and planting trees. In addition, there are twelve tree-related projects to inspire every green-fingered gardener.

There is a place in every garden for a tree , but before buying it is important to think about why and what you are planting and where. Do you want to plant for privacy, as a single ornamental specimen for seasonal interest or to attract wildlife?

Such key considerations are discussed by the Tony Kirkham, Head of the Arboretum, Gardens & Horticultural Services at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . He also explains the practicalities of growing a tree as well as describing and illustrating a wide range of trees in detail, for every size of garden .

The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Trees is part of the Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing series, a collection of books from Kew’s top experts filled with tips, projects and handy advice on a range of gardening issues. Other titles include Growing Herbs, Growing House Plants, Growing Vegetables, Growing Orchids and Growing Fruit.