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The Expert Series
The Bulb Expert
The Bulb Expert shows you how to get the very best from your bulbs, both indoors and outdoors.From the ever-popular daffodils, tulips and crocuses to more unusual varieties, it offers tips
Choosing the right bulbs, with a complete A-Z.
How to plant, feed and grow bulbs.
Using bulbs in containers, beds and borders.
How to get colour all year round.
Dealing with bulb pests and diseases
Choosing the right bulbs, with a complete A-Z.
How to plant, feed and grow bulbs.
Using bulbs in containers, beds and borders.
How to get colour all year round.
Dealing with bulb pests and diseases
128 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 1995
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About the author
D.G. Hessayon
89 books20 followersDavid Gerald Hessayon was a British author and botanist of Cypriot descent who is known for a best-selling series of paperback gardening manuals known as the "Expert Guides" under his title Dr. D. G. Hessayon. The series started in 1958 with Be Your Own Gardening Expert and in 2008 it celebrated its 50th anniversary and the 50 millionth copy in print. They have become the best selling gardening books in history.
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September 19, 2023
Operation weeding my gardening books continues.
I’ve had this book a long time. I don’t usually write in my books, but I highlighted and made notes in this copy when I was first learning about gardening and planting bulbs. It’s a really useful reference, with the majority of the text devoted to an alphabetical listing by Latin name of bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes, etc.
The profiles include planting depth and when to plant. Color illustrations and photos throughout. This doesn’t give a lot of detail on specific varieties, but I find on-line retailers are a better source for that, as you can see what’s actually available (and buy them!) I find most garden centers no longer carry bulbs. There’s a limited selection at big box retailers like Lowe’s and Home Depot, but for something more unique I like ordering from Brent and Becky’s Bulbs on line.
Verdict: Definitely a keeper, a great garden reference with sentimental value.
I’ve had this book a long time. I don’t usually write in my books, but I highlighted and made notes in this copy when I was first learning about gardening and planting bulbs. It’s a really useful reference, with the majority of the text devoted to an alphabetical listing by Latin name of bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes, etc.
The profiles include planting depth and when to plant. Color illustrations and photos throughout. This doesn’t give a lot of detail on specific varieties, but I find on-line retailers are a better source for that, as you can see what’s actually available (and buy them!) I find most garden centers no longer carry bulbs. There’s a limited selection at big box retailers like Lowe’s and Home Depot, but for something more unique I like ordering from Brent and Becky’s Bulbs on line.
Verdict: Definitely a keeper, a great garden reference with sentimental value.
February 20, 2021
A very, very, comprehensive guide to bulb growling.
What do you look for in selecting a bulb?
Ever been to one of those clearance sales, and searched through the bin trying to find a good looking bulb? What DO you look for?
How do you even pronounce some of those long bulb names? There is a pronunciation guide included in this book.
Can you diagnose bulb pests and disorders? This book will help you.
When you are finished, you will feel more like a botanist than just a gardener.
What do you look for in selecting a bulb?
Ever been to one of those clearance sales, and searched through the bin trying to find a good looking bulb? What DO you look for?
How do you even pronounce some of those long bulb names? There is a pronunciation guide included in this book.
Can you diagnose bulb pests and disorders? This book will help you.
When you are finished, you will feel more like a botanist than just a gardener.
September 14, 2007
Mine is newer Hessayon's Bulb Expert publication, edition 1999, reprint 2003 by Expert Books
Beautiful, full color glossy photos with excellent guide articles.
Used it this year when my daughter gave me flower bulbs for mother's Day!
Beautiful, full color glossy photos with excellent guide articles.
Used it this year when my daughter gave me flower bulbs for mother's Day!
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