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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Covers everything from the initial planning of your garden on paper to how to make your design a reality with planting laying & construction guides. This single book will tell you everything you could need to know to achieve your ideal garden.
Includes:: * how to assess your site create a style & source materials * advice on planting schemes & achieving year-round interest * tips on working with design principles such as scale proportion & balance * simple instructions for hard landscaping. 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 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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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 ...

Successful gardens can be created in the smallest spaces & in this inspiring & practical guide Alan Titchmarsh shows how to transform even the tiniest outdoor area into an attractive garden. With ideas for maximizing space & advice on design planning & plant selection this is the definitive handbook for anyone wanting to create a private haven in limited space. This title

Features: ideas for front gardens side passages courtyards balconies rooftops & windowsills; tricks to make small spaces seem larger; how to use every inch of space including containers; easy-to-follow landscaping plans for all garden shapes & styles; & guidance on growing vegetables herbs & fruit in small plots.

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Few elements add interest to a garden better than a well-placed tree & even the smallest of gardens can accommodate one. But trees are long-term investments so its worth knowing exactly what you want before you plant. Here Alan Titchmarsh guides us through the selection & planting processes plus how to look after trees to ensure optimum performance & maximum impact. This title shows: how to design with trees & where to plant; practicalities of location & aspect; ornamental effects for all seasons; pests diseases & problems; & illustrated gallery of recommended trees. ...