The garden has been a constant companion to Holly Kerr Forsyth giving her pleasure, a refuge and occasionally aching muscles. In this comprehensive guide to creating, enjoying and maintaining the garden, Holly shares her years of gardening experience and writing on the garden.
From the smallest bulb and how to care for it to the biggest issues of water conservation and garden sustainability, The Constant Gardener is an indispensable guide for every gardener.
Covering an enormous range of subjects, this essential guide to your garden includes how to cultivate and care for your favourite species, or grow fruit trees, pruning, especially climbing roses, creating nutrient-rich compost or paving a path and laying a hedge and is packed with handy hints, recipes and stories.
Ever since she dug up and re-planted the back garden of her childhood home, plants have been a major part of Holly Kerr Forsyth's life. Beautifully illustrated, this book is an inspiration, a how-to and a pleasure to read and combines everything from the whimsy of flower arranging to the joy of growing your own vegetables.