The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide to Planning, Planting and Maintaining the Perfect Garden.
Successful gardening requires a combination of thorough planning and skilled execution. This book can show you what needs to be done in your garden, and when and how to do it. Whether you are confined to a tiny backyard or a balcony, or you have a fairly typical small town garden or larger plot, the book offers creative ideas and practical solutions to help you make the most of the space you have available.
Features:
- Over 2,000 colour photographs - both how-to step-by-steps and beautiful inspirations.
- Everything you need to know when planning a garden, including the designs basics and advice on drawing a garden plan; how to create garden features such as walls, ponds, patios and arches; and how to deal with unpromising and difficult sites.
- Choosing the best plants for your garden environment: over 1,000 identified plants that thrive in a variety of conditions, plus chapter listings of further suggestions.
- A comprehensive practical guide to gardening season by season throughout the year, including projects for the kitchen garden, the flower garden, and the greenhouse and conservatory.
- How to get the best from your houseplants with advice on plant types, watering, feeding, holiday care and choosing the right pots and containers.
This book is an absolute must for anyone who loves gardening, and wishes to get the best from their garden, both indoors and out.
