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Synopsis
Every budding gardener can make a successful start with the practical advice and step-by-step instructions in this illustrated guide. After an initial look at the basic elements such as soil, climate, and light, instructions are provided for planning a garden and arranging such essentials as boundaries, paths, patios, and seating. Aspiring green thumbs will learn the secrets of good planting and employing the right tools; how to combine plants according to shape, color, and texture; and how to create container displays for year-round color. Packed with color photos, this guide is complete with an extensive section on gardening techniques that takes readers through planting, sowing, seeding, and pruning.
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About the Author
Kim Wilde is also the author of Gardening with Children. Along with working as a designer on BBC’s Garden Invaders and writing regular gardening columns for The Guardian, she has won numerous awards for her garden designs, including an RHS Gold medal.
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praise for 'Gardening with Children': 'A guide full to bursting with wonderful ideas for getting children immersed in gardening! There are plenty of illustrations showing the author and her children getting well stuck into the tasks in hand, and the instructions are clear and unfussy. With this many ideas for garden projects, I can see many adults filching her idea.' - Sue Baker, Publishing News 'Packed with wonderful photographs, illustrations and useful tips for the novice and experienced gardener alike.' - Living North
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- PublisherHarperCollins UK
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 000727078X
- ISBN 13 9780007270781
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages224
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Eager to wear gardening gloves but feel lost in the garden? Full of practical tips and detailed step-by step instructions, The First-Time Gardener is the beginner's guide to gardening. Kim Wilde turned from show biz to gardening and learned from scratch to become a recognised expert in the field. Beautifully illustrated throughout this one-stop guide will teach you the very basics of what gardening is about. Introduction: Why gardening can be so rewarding Why its important not to expect too much too soon Why planning is the key Details of each essential garden technique: Main soil types and the benefits/drawbacks of each Fundamental tools Guide to plant terms demystifying words such as perennial, biennial, bulbs, rhizomes and many more The book assumes no prior knowledge and takes you through the basics of planning a garden, choosing plants and turning your ideas into reality including how to make the most of climbers, containers, and hanging baskets. But it will also help you assess what you've already got in your garden. Not all gardens should be created from scratch, as per the TV makeovers. In fact, if you can wait a while to see what happens in your new garden, then you may find you've inherited some weird and wonderful plants. Contents include: Planning a garden Tips on planting, pruning and propagation Hard landscaping Choosing plants Taking care of your garden digging, weeding, watering and feeding Gardening techniques Green gardening Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs Trouble shooting and pest control The possible pitfalls and helping you to identify whats gone wrong and how to resolve it. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002434951
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