This is an essential reference guide for new gardeners & those who want to extend their gardening expertise. Learn a wealth of essential gardening skills & techniques from assessing your garden & planning the design to preparing the soil & maintaining perfect beds & borders. Each technique is clearly explained with step-by-step pictures taking you through every stage. It
Includes:: additional information on building rock & water gardens with advice on creating ponds bog gardens & water features. A comprehensive seasonal checklist highlights the essential tasks to achieve throughout the year. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a complete beginner this book contains everything you need to know about designing & maintaining your garden. It covers all the key skills from planning to planting &
Includes:: ideas for more adventurous projects such as building a pond. The book begins with simple design ideas & advice about planning your garden with straightforward instructions. The sections that follow are packed with useful advice including how to improve your soil & how to achieve a perfect weed-free lawn. The book then builds on this basic knowledge to suggest more spectacular ideas for gardens. The final sections cover the skills you will need to keep your garden in tip-top shape &
Includes:: an at-a-glance checklist of tasks to do throughout the year.