A one-stop treasure trove from the experts at RHS that covers every aspect of gardening!
Dreaming of having the perfect garden? Does it have a vegetable patch? Classic borders or
flowers to attract wildlife? A picturesque garden for all to marvel at is achievable with this
gardening guide giving you the vital tools to achieve whatever you desire for your dream
garden. Delve into this concise and practical guide to find all the gardening ideas and advice
you need to create a spectacular thriving garden. Here's what you'll find inside: - A
comprehensive guide covering everything from growing in containers to planting a garden from
scratch - Fully illustrated with detailed step-by-steps and inspirational gardening ideas -
Detailed beginner's guide to garden design including step-by-step instructions for simple hard
landscaping such as building a raised bed creating a pond or laying a patio - Covers all
aspects of planting styles including recipes to make the most of different types of plants -
Easy-to-follow guides on how to water feed prune and propagate your garden - Advice on
problem-solving and controlling weeds and pests - A chapter full of Plant Chooser galleries to
help you grow the right plant in the right place at the right time Learn how to plan sow
plant and protect your garden throughout the year with expert tips and techniques that will
see your garden flourish. Discover how to design with plants by using colour and texture to
create inspirational displays and keep them at their best with jargon-free guides to pruning
and preventing pests and diseases. Undertake a new endeavour of DIY landscaping projects which
include laying your own patio or lawn or building a raised bed ready for you to grow your own
fruit and vegetables. Choose from a catalogue of hundreds of different ornamental plants to
find varieties that will thrive in your garden's climate and provide seasonal interest
throughout the year. The Complete Gardener's Manual is the perfect all-around practical book
for gardening beginners also for those looking for a step up from a beginners' gardening book.
