In the multifaceted world of gardening, the same questions arise time and time again. Organised season-by-season, this book promises to answer the 1000 most-asked questions that can frustrate all gardeners alike. Drawing on her years of experience in gardening, former panellist and researcher for the BBC's Gardeners Question Time Daphne Ledward has answered them all. From knowing how to identify your soil type, the finer points of pruning and propagation, and seeds versus seedlings; to the thorny problems of dealing with chronic pests and diseases, and finding plants for difficult places, this book is the answer to all of the most frequently asked gardening questions. Get the most out of your garden, big or small, and discover answers to common issues such as: - what type of soil is best for your garden - how to select the best plants, vegetables and herbs according to your space - how to get your plants through a difficult winter - how to best care for your plants, be it bulbs, roses, vegetables or even your lawn - how to make your own compost
Armed with a selection of over 2000 of the hardiest varieties, expert advice and practical tips, Care-free Plants will show you the easy way to a garden full of healthy, beautiful, vigorous plants. Find out how to get the most out of your garden, whatever its aspect and soil type. You will learn how to identify your soil type, and discover what this means for your plants, helping you to select the varieties which suit your garden best. Learn all about the conditions in your garden, and how to guarantee success with wonderful plants that are sure to flourish. Care-free Plants explores the potential and pitfalls of 29 different situations, helping you to work out how best to deal with a sheltered garden, dry soil, shaded flowerbeds, and many other factors. An A-Z directory lists the most care-free varieties of more than 250 favourite garden plants, which are able to combat the problems of frost, shade, acid soil, drought, or even mildew. Make your choice from the toughest, most pest-resistant, easy-care annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, climbers and bulbs, to ensure your garden looks great, with the least maintenance possible. With your own personal garden expert at hand, you can b
In the multifaceted world of gardening, the same questions arise time and time again. Organised season-by-season, this book promises to answer the 1000 most-asked questions that can frustrate all gardeners alike. Drawing on her years of experience in gardening, former panellist and researcher for the BBC's Gardeners Question Time Daphne Ledward has answered them all. From knowing how to identify your soil type, the finer points of pruning and propagation, and seeds versus seedlings; to the thorny problems of dealing with chronic pests and diseases, and finding plants for difficult places, this book is the answer to all of the most frequently asked gardening questions. Get the most out of your garden, big or small, and discover answers to common issues such as: - what type of soil is best for your garden - how to select the best plants, vegetables and herbs according to your space - how to get your plants through a difficult winter - how to best care for your plants, be it bulbs, roses, vegetables or even your lawn - how to make your own compost
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