Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Alpines av Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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<B>In this handy alpine-growing guide, Kew Gardens' alpines expert shares tips and advice on how to grow and maintain these unique plants, including 12 practical projects to try at home.</B><BR/><BR/> Alpines are often considered tricky to grow, but given their natural mountain homes, they are actually remarkably hardy. They’re perfect for dry, free-draining soils and do well in containers, gravel gardens and in walls and other crevices and small corners. Plus, their miniature stature makes them perfect for those with small gardens or a tiny space to fill – in fact, you don’t need a garden at all! Alpines do very well on either a balcony or doorstep.<BR/><BR/> Packed with information and inspiration, this book teaches you everything you need to know about <B>50 specimens of alpines</B>, from ideal humidity, light and temperature, to <B>maintenance instructions so that your plants can thrive</B>.<BR/><BR/> It includes 12 easy-to-follow projects for you to try