Publisher's Synopsis
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'With an approachable layout and excellent illustrations, including both photographs and line drawings, this book is just the thing for someone discovering the pastime and would be ideal for those who have just acquired a garden of some size. Topics covered range from plant biology and propagation, to everyday garden care, fruit and vegetables and growing under cover.' The English Garden
It doesn't matter if you're an old hand at gardening or just starting out, there are always things to discover and opportunities to improve, whether it's mastering a new technique or brushing up on your botany.
RHS Gardening School is the perfect guide for gardeners who want to learn. Inside you'll find chapters on:
- Understanding plants
- Everyday garden care
- Problem solving
- Planting design
- Gardening through the year
Hands-on guidance and step-by-step instructions explain topics such as pruning, pests and diseases, weed removal and caring for lawns.
Expert gardeners explain the underlying principles in plain English, while clear diagrams and beautiful photographs inspire and inform.
This revised edition will have a fresh new look with new illustrations and photographs and an easy-to-navigate layout making it an ideal handbook for the new gardener.
Become a better, smarter, more productive gardener with this complete guide to horticulture in one handy book.
