The Home Guide to Gardening Techniques

bay books, 2004. First edition. First Edition. Trade paperback. Very Good/No DJ Issued. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. very good plus, extremely well maintained copy, would display nicely. all pgs. and cover are clean and crisp. 431 p. Includes: illustrations, index. 8vo octavo. softcopy, profusely illustrated throughout in color. 8vo. pp. 431, many color photographs throughout. Book in excellent condition, no shelfwear. "A calm green oasis, a flower-filled extravaganza, an outdoor dining room, a habitat for wildlife, a source of wonderfully fresh fruit and vegetables-a garden can be any or all of these. Even if you have never gardened before, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to create whichever version you choose in your own plot, no matter the size. The principles and practicalities of planning and planting a garden, maintaining and propagating plants, cultivating a kitchen garden, growing plants in containers, keeping lawns trim and other features looking their best throughout the year-all this and more is explained clearly and in the detail you need, accompanied by simple projects and step-by-step sequences that show you exactly how to master the techniques required for success. Complete with a useful directory describing a wide range of plants for all situations, this book will become your indispensable companion as you transform your garden into the one you have always wanted.