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Books by Colston Burrell






Intimate Gardens(1st Edition)
(Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide)
by C. Colston Burrell, Lucy Hardiman
Paperback, 120 Pages, Published 2005 by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
ISBN-13: 978-1-889538-65-5, ISBN: 1-889538-65-5

"An intimate garden is just right for those who want welcoming outdoor spaces that smoothly integrate home and backyard, but are simply too busy for larger projects. From Brooklyn Botanical Garden guides, which the New York Times Book Review called "a brilliant collection of gardening books," comes wonderfully expert design, decoration, and cultivation advice for any region. Two esteemed, award-winning authors reveal how to get started; ..."






Perennial Combinations(1st Edition)
Stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right from the Start
by C. Colston Burrell
Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 1999 by Rodale Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-87596-806-3, ISBN: 0-87596-806-6

"Perennial combinations are the building blocks of beautiful, successful gardens. Choosing perennials that look great and grow well together is a skill that can take years to develop, but with this book, you're guaranteed to make perfect plant choices right from the start. In Perennial Combinations, expert plantsman, C. Colston Burrell hand-selects 120 of the best perennial combinations for homeowners, then offers his expert advice on ho ..."






Hellebores(1st Edition)
A Comprehensive Guide
by C. Colston Burrell, Judith Knott Tyler, Richard Tyler, Daniel J. Hinkley
Hardcover, 296 Pages, Published 2006 by Timber Press, Incorporated
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-765-8, ISBN: 0-88192-765-1

" A mere 10 years ago, hellebores were considered connoisseurs' plants — subdued in coloration, hard to find, and the subject of much snobbery. Today, however, they are among the hottest perennials, thanks to their early bloom, long-lasting flowers, shade tolerance, handsome foliage, and the profusion of new colors and forms that have recently become available. Authors Cole Burrell and Judith Tyler have produced what is arguably the defi ..."






Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials
A Rodale Organic Gardening Book
by C. Colston Burrell, Ellen Phillips
Hardcover, 560 Pages, Published 2005 by Rodale International Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-1-4050-7747-7, ISBN: 1-4050-7747-6

"Whether you already garden with perennials or are just starting out, you will find everything you need to know about perennial plants in this impressively comprehensive book. The first part of the book deals with designing with perennials and shows you how to take account of practical requirements, prioritise personal preferences and translate your ideas into the space you have available. The second section covers the gardening basics, ..."






A Gardener's Encyclopedia of Wildflowers(1st Edition)
An Organic Guide to Choosing and Growing over 150 Beautiful
by C. Colston Burrell
Hardcover, 216 Pages, Published 1997 by Rodale Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-87596-723-3, ISBN: 0-87596-723-X

"A Gardener's Encyclopedia of Wildflowers makes wildflower gardening as easy as mowing the lawn by teaching even beginning gardeners how to successfully prepare woodland, meadow and prairie gardens, and to add wildflowers to their standard garden beds. 250 color photos."






Landscaping With Perennials(1st Edition)
(Rodale's Successful Organic Gardening)
by Elizabeth Stell, C. Colston Burrell
Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 1995 by Rodale Pr
ISBN-13: 978-0-87596-663-2, ISBN: 0-87596-663-2

"Discusses soil and climate, tells how to plan perennial plantings, and recommends popular varieties"






Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials
by C. Colston Burrell, Ellen Phillips, Phillips/Burrell Philips
Hardcover, 533 Pages, Published 1993 by Rodale Pr
ISBN-13: 978-0-87596-570-3, ISBN: 0-87596-570-9

"Perennials are the most challenging and rewarding of all garden plants, and most gardeners need all the help they can get to grow them well. Perennials emerge from the ground in early spring, grow to full height, bloom, bear fruit, and then disappear with the first frost, only to do the same thing the following year and again the next. Add this to the fact that for the first year or two, perennials don't do much above the ground (they a ..."






Better Homes and Gardens Perennials for Today's Gardens(1st Edition)
("Better Homes & Gardens")
by C. Colston Burrell
Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2000 by Better Homes & Gardens Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-696-20952-9, ISBN: 0-696-20952-7

"Better Homes and Gardens has issued what may be the perfect book on perennials. Perennials for Today's Gardens contains all the details a gardener could need or want: gorgeous, full-page color photos of each of the 100 perennials covered; written descriptions of each plant; a history of the name and the plant's propagation; planting guidelines (including the correct soil conditions, drought tolerance, sun and shade requirements, spacing ..."






Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials
by Ellen Phillips, C. Colston Burrell
Hardcover, 712 Pages, Published 2003 by Rodale Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-87596-898-8, ISBN: 0-87596-898-8

"Book by ELLEN PHILLIPS AND C. COLSTON BURRELL"






The Encyclopedia of Animals
Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians
by Harold G. Cogger, Richard G. Zweifel, George Mckay, C. Colston Burrell, Fog City Press
Hardcover, 687 Pages, Published 2002 by Fog City Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-876778-72-9, ISBN: 1-876778-72-5

"This comprehensive encyclopedia presents a wide-ranging survey of four major groups of living things: mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The text is written by a team of international experts in the zoological sciences."






Perennial Combinations-stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right From the Start
by C. Colston Burrell
Published 2008 by Rodale
ISBN-13: 978-1-60961-203-0, ISBN: 1-60961-203-5






Perennial Combinations(Updated)
Stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right from the Start (Rodale Garden Book)
by C. Colston Burrell
Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2008 by Rodale Books
Bargain Price
ISBN-13: 978-1-59486-853-5, ISBN: 1-59486-853-0






The Essential Gardening Encyclopedia
by Bonnie Lee Appleton, Peter Brownlee, C. Colston Burrell, Fog City Press
Hardcover, 608 Pages, Published 2003 by Fog City Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-877019-44-9, ISBN: 1-877019-44-5

"Illustrations are by: Artville; Anne Bowman; Tony Britt-Lewis; Mike Gorman; Helen Halliday; Angela Lober; David Mackay; Stuart McVicar; Nicola Oram; Oliver Rennert; Edwina Riddell; Barbara Rodanska; Jan Smith; Kathie Smith; Sharif Tarabay; Genevieve Wallace. This book is intended as a reference volume only, not as a medical manual or a guide to self-treatment. The information that it contains is general, not specific to individuals ..."






Rodale's Successful Organic Gardening
Perennials
by Susan A. Mcclure, C. Colston Burrell
Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 1993 by Rodale Pr
ISBN-13: 978-0-87596-559-8, ISBN: 0-87596-559-8

"A full-color guide to choosing and using perennials to beautify the home landscape. This book describes the best spot for a garden and how to pick the right perennials and maintain them properly."






Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants
(Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide)
by C. Colston Burrell, Janet Marinelli, Bonnie Harper-Lore, Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2006 by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
ISBN-13: 978-1-889538-74-7, ISBN: 1-889538-74-4

"The biggest enemy of any garden is not a pest, disease, or poison—it’s any plant with tougher survival skills than the plants it competes with. The best way to weed out the invaders is with this fiendishly clever guide to native plants that can seek and destroy the top 100 most unwelcome perennials, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees. While replacing the invaders, the beautiful, hardy native plants described here also attract native bird ..."






365 down-to-earth gardening hints and tips
by Susan Mcclure, C. Colston Burrell
Hardcover, 216 Pages, Published 1997 by Publications International
ISBN-13: 978-0-7853-2436-2, ISBN: 0-7853-2436-4

"Like playing a lively game of tennis, keeping your garden looking great depends on having the right equipment, developing a good technique, and being organized enough to do the right ... Then you need to learn how to control weeds with cultivation and mulch (Hints 48 and 49). ... PILE DUG-OUT EARTH ON ATARP instead of on the grass when digging a hole for planting or excavating a garden pool."






Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants(1st Edition)
(BBG Guides for a Greener Planet)
by C. Colston Burrell, Janet Marinelli, Bonnie Harper-Lore
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2011 by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
ISBN-13: 978-1-889538-77-8, ISBN: 1-889538-77-9






Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials
by Ellen Phillips, C. Colston Burrell
Paperback, 544 Pages, Published 1999 by Rodale Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-87596-999-2, ISBN: 0-87596-999-2






Ferns(1st Edition)
Wild Things Make a Comeback in the Garden (21st Century Gardening Series)
by Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Charles Colston Burrell, C. Colston Burrell
Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 1899 by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
ISBN-13: 978-0-945352-82-2, ISBN: 0-945352-82-4






The Well-Designed Mixed Garden
Building Beds and Borders with Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, and Bulbs
by Tracy Disabato-Aust, C. Colston Burrell, Martin Knapp, Stacey Renee Peters, Megan H. King
Hardcover, 460 Pages, Published 2003 by Timber Press, Incorporated
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-559-3, ISBN: 0-88192-559-4

""The Well-Designed Mixed Garden" is a design book with a difference. Written for gardeners who are passionate about plants of all kinds (hence the 'mixed garden' of the title), it reflects decades of professional experience and artistic innovation. As with her bestselling book, "The Well-Tended Perennial Garden", master designer and plantswoman Tracy DiSabato-Aust provides not only inspiration but also scrupulously organized information ..."



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