This new guide to gardening techniques, contains valuable horticultural information and advice across a wide range of topics, that will appeal across all skill levels.
Reinforcing the established practice of "how to" when taking on tasks in the garden, all the vital jobs one needs to do are presented with clear and easy to follow photography and step by step instructions. The book contains over 90 techniques and projects, from propagation, to making your own compost; from sowing seedlings, to basic weeding.
Features:
- The ultimate point of reference for any gardener who wants to know how to establish and maintain a healthy garden.
- Full description of how to design your own garden, what to plant, how to maintain it, and a comprehensive list of tools to use and what materials to buy.
- In-depth analysis enables the beginner to understand the science of the garden, how each element of the garden works, grows and what its needs are.
- Over 800 photographs, 90 step-by-step techniques and projects clearly show the reader how to achieve successful results, as well as a range of expert tips and advice of what pitfalls to avoid as you are working.
- Highly detailed directories on plants, vegetables, fruits and herbs, are supported with expert growing information and newly commissioned photography.
