The Gardeners Year is not about quick fixes design makeovers or hard drudge but simply about knowing what you should be doing in your garden when & why. Month by month Alan gives us the low-down on how to keep your garden looking its best. In-depth & packed full of useful tips it

Includes:: advice on everything from what seeds you can plant out in your vegetable plot in May to how to keep your hanging baskets looking stunning in September.

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The greenhouse is one of the most useful tools a gardener can have. It is a place to propagate seedlings nurture young plants experiment with exotic planting & hide from the rain. This book provides all the information & advice you will need to set up a greenhouse & get your planting going & all under the watchful eye of the nations favourite gardener. It
Includes:: guidance on selecting installing & maintaining a greenhouse; recommended vegetables fruit herbs & ornamental plants for growing under cover; practical advice on general care harvesting storage propagation & pest control; seasonal management guide; & step-by-step illustrations showing essential techniques. Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners & experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations & easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic skills & on to the advanced techniques providing everything you need to get the most from your greenhouse.
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Expert advice on hanging baskets window boxes patio pots & sink gardens. Advice on compatibility of containers & plants such as bulbs climbers & fruit & vegetables & how to arrange them for maximum visual & olfactory impact.
Includes:: * style solutions for all types of garden * comprehensive advice on plant selection * guidance on seasonal care repotting watering & feeding * tips on how to achieve year-round colour & scent Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners & experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations & easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills & on to the advanced techniques providing everything you need to create & maintain your dream garden.
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Overcome the problems every gardener faces with helpful solutions to the problem of shady spots & handy tips on how to make the most of these notoriously difficult areas.
Includes:: * creative design ideas for brightening up dark spaces including north-facing walls * directory of shade-loving plants * care advice for shady lawns & how to deal with moss & algae * ways to achieve year-round colour & interest Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners & experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations & easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills & on to the advanced techniques providing everything you need to create & maintain your dream garden.
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Deals with the basic skills that every gardener needs to know & underst&. Think about what you're trying to achieve whether it be formative shaping of the plant maintenance renewal or rejuvenation. Look at the best tools available for the job & the different techniques to use.
Includes:: * guidance on selecting & using tools & equipment * comprehensive instructions on pruning plants including roses shrubs & hedges * tips on how to increase cropping & flowering * advice on training for shape & support Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners & experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations & easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills & on to the advanced techniques providing everything you need to create & maintain your dream garden.
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Vertical gardening adds an extra dimension to gardens & this book will cover the ins & outs of growing climbers & wall plants to get the very best in terms of cover cropping & flowering. It will look at flowering plants fruit & some vegetable plants & how to make the most of every available space in your garden.
Includes:: * creative ideas for using climbing plants & wall shrubs effectively in the garden * quick lists of climbing plants for specific purposes conditions or effects * A-Z profiles of recommended plants * practical advice on training pruning & propagation * illustrated step-by-step guides to essential techniques Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive practical guides for beginners & experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations & easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills & on to the advanced techniques providing everything you need to successfully grow climbers & wall shrubs.
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An allotment can be a source of abundant fresh fruit & vegetables for the home as well as an oasis of calm for all the family to enjoy but taking one on can be an intimidating prospect. Alan Titchmarsh makes it easy by explaining how to get the most from your plot with easy-to-follow practical information & advice on what to grow when to harvest & how to store your produce. This title shows to assess your plot & work with what youve got. It offers advice on layout & crop rotation. It provides expert guidance on care & maintenance. It

Includes:: directory of vegetables fruit & herbs. It also

Includes:: seasonal calendar of what to do when.



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One of the most exciting aspects of gardening is growing your own plants from scratch. In this definitive guide Alan Titchmarsh shows how simple it is to propagate plants by following a few basic techniques. Learn how to produce a flourishing garden filled with ornamental & edible plants at very little expense.

Features: demystified down-to-earth approach to propagation; easy-to-follow instructions & step-by-step diagrams; A-Z directory with recommended propagation techniques for each plant; key tips on taking cuttings sowing seed layering & division; & guidance on promoting growth of young plants.

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The rose is the nation's favourite flower & never goes out of fashion. In this definitive guide Alan Titchmarsh shows how to grow & care for roses in your garden. He covers all the essential techniques & provides inspirational ideas for training & planting schemes that will ensure healthy plants & stunning displays year on year. This title

Features: A-Z directory of Alan's recommended roses; essential techniques for pruning & support; how to combine roses with other plants; suggested roses for all garden situations including shady & exposed sites; & comprehensive guide to understanding rose types.

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There's no quicker way to add a splash of colour to the garden than to plant annuals & biennials that can be moved around throughout the year to suit the overall scheme as it evolves. Add perennials bulbs & small shrubs to these traditional bedding plants & a huge variety of effects can be achieved to bring the garden bursting into life & fill any gaps with stunning flowers. * Garden design tips for colour texture scent & form * Ideas for container schemes * How to plant pots & beds * How to propagate new plants from old * Directory of recommended plants ...