A foolproof step-by-step beginner's guide to gardening, backed by the
authority of the RHS
The title might sound like a bold statement, but you really will be able
to garden by the end of this book. Whether you are a budding botanist or
just aspire to have greener fingers, this book will hold your
'horticultural hand' and guide you gently through the principles of
gardening. Whether you have a tiny courtyard or something a bit bigger,
this book will share everything you need to know to create your own
patch of horticultural heaven.
With 12 easy-to-follow chapters that explore all the basics of
successful, stress-free gardening including assessing and designing your
garden, how to grow fruit and vegetables, plant maintenance,
propagation, lawns and container garden. The 15 step-by-step techniques
will teach you how to sow seeds, prune shrubs, cut a hedge, mow a lawn
and even how to design your own outside space, plus so much more. Just
as important, the book explains how to garden sustainably and encourage
wildlife, so that you can make informed decisions when it comes to
creating and maintaining your garden.