Bloom, A. & R. Bloom, 2001, Gardening with conifers, Frances Lincoln, London
- Author : Bloom, A. & R. Bloom
- Year : 2001
- Publisher : Frances Lincoln
- Publisher's Location : London
- ISBN : 0-7112-1706-8
- Pages : 192
- Abstract : A highly acclaimed reference guide to using and growing conifers in your garden. Includes design ideas, sources and directory of 600 different conifers. Illustrated throughout in color. Review from canadian gardening: This is an excellent book filled with breathtaking photos taken by the author and his son, Richard. It's so inspiring, it almost makes me want to dig up my hostas and daylilies entirely and plant conifers. But by using the many suggestions given for plant combinations, I could simply add conifers instead. Alan Bloom, Adrian's father, ran a wholesale nursery in Norfolk, England, which introduced many unknown plants and new varieties and was directly responsible for the upsurge in gardening with peren-nials. Adrian has collected conifers with that same passion, and this book is the result of his personal observations over many years. Introductory chapters deal with the history, naming and growth habits of conifers. A wonderful series of photos depicting a single fir cone's development throughout the year was an eye-opener. Using conifers as specimen plants and in mixed plantings in landscapes is described in detail, and good ideas that will easily translate into the home garden, including growing conifers in containers, are shown.