Andrew Mikolajski

  • 21

    Catalog books

  • 13

    Works

  • 1997 to 2013

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Andrew Mikolajski writes concise, practical guides for gardeners, focusing on widely loved plants such as camellias, clematis, hostas, heathers and climbing roses. His New Plant Library titles combine clear cultivation advice with identification and selection tips for gardeners at all levels.

Across pocket-length manuals and problem-solver guides, Mikolajski emphasizes care, pruning, propagation and site selection. His books on old roses and gardeners’ troubleshooting distill common issues into actionable steps, helping readers choose varieties and maintain healthy, flowering plants with minimal fuss.

Best Place To Start

300 Trees and Shrubs

Southwater • 2004 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Concise guides to ornamental plants • Practical cultivation tips • Focus on garden-ready varieties

Genres and themes: Gardening reference • Plant profiles • Practical horticulture • Garden design elements

Who this author is best for: Good for home gardeners and hobbyist landscapers seeking straightforward, illustrated plant guides with clear care advice.

Browse by plant type—start with a single-species title (e.g., Camellias, Clematis, Hostas) to learn selection and season-by-season care.

Top Books To Start With

  1. 300 Trees and Shrubs

    Southwater • 2004 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 320 pages.

  2. Camellias (New Plant Library)

    Natl Book Network • 1999 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. Lilies (New Plant Library)

    Natl Book Network • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 64 pages.

  4. Clematis (New Plant Library)

    Natl Book Network • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 64 pages.

  5. Climbing Roses (New Plant Library)

    Natl Book Network • 1997 • quick commitment

    You want concise pruning sequences for climbing roses | You’re planning a rose-covered arch, pergola, or fence.

  6. Conifers (New Plant Library)

    Natl Book Network • 1997 • quick commitment

    You collect practical plant ID for conifer species and cultivars | You want concise garden-use guidance with photos for…

  7. Fuchsias

    Natl Book Network • 1997 • quick commitment

    You’re training trailing fuchsias for hanging baskets and need simple pinching and feeding steps | You want compact, con…

  8. Heathers (New Plant Library)

    Natl Book Network • 1997 • quick commitment

    You value practical cultivation tips for Calluna and Erica species | You collect New Plant Library pocket guides with pl…

  9. Hostas (The New Plant Library)

    Natl Book Network • 1997 • quick commitment

    You collect shade-tolerant hosta cultivars and want identification and care notes | You own a small garden and need quic…

  10. Old Roses (The New Plant Library)

    Natl Book Network • 1997 • quick commitment

    You collect heritage roses and want cultivar descriptions | You’re restoring a period garden and need cultivar and care…

How The Picks Compare

  • Camellias (New Plant Library) is the easier short commitment, while 300 Trees and Shrubs asks for more reading time up front.
  • Camellias (New Plant Library) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while 300 Trees and Shrubs leans later in the catalog.
  • Lilies (New Plant Library) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from 300 Trees and Shrubs.

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