Teach Yourself: Basic Gardening

Basic Gardening' gives you the essentials you need to turn a patch of earth into a well-kept garden, even if you are a complete beginner.

‘Basic Gardening’ features step-by-step guidelines to every aspect of garden care. It covers all the basics, taking nothing for granted, in addition to lots of information on areas of topical interest, such as how to save water during a drought period and how to compost. With straightforward guidelines for growing your own fruit and vegetables, ‘Basic Gardening’ shows you how to turn a patch of muddy ground into an easily maintainable garden, whatever the size of your plot and however busy you are. From lawn care and watering to creating patios and growing vegetables, it is packed with easy-to-follow, practical advice.