Beginner's Guide to Gardening

Beginner's Guide to Gardening
by Editors of Reader's Digest

Beginner's Guide to Gardening
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Author: Editors of Reader's Digest
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-02-17
ISBN: 0762104988
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Readers Digest
Product features:
  • Create a Beautiful Yard from the Ground Up
  • Become an expert gardener with this comprehensive reference.

Book Reviews of Beginner's Guide to Gardening

Book Review: Good reference for gardening novice.
Summary: 4 Stars

We are new to gardening and needed some help and advice. I found this book a good reference aid. There are lots of colorful pictures in there which I love.

Good guide for the novice. But some sections are a little brief. You may still need to go online to supplement some of the info for a better understanding.

We got it from an Amazon marketplace vendor for a very low price.

Summary of Beginner's Guide to Gardening

Starting a garden can be daunting, especially for the beginner. Everything from preparing the soil, to choosing the appropriate plants, to preparing for the season at the proper time--and the hundreds of other details that make gardening a challenging and satisfying hobby. But first-time gardeners take heart. Your green thumb is guaranteed. Here is the only book you'll ever need to become a whiz at planting with every kind of flower, tree, fruit, or vegetable. Create the garden or yard that is right for you in no time at all with this down-to-earth, high-quality, all-inclusive handbook.

Designed to be clear and helpful, this step-by-step comprehensive guide includes everything the beginner will need to start a garden.
Full descriptions of almost every plant and tree available.
Simple explanations of every stage in the creation of a successful garden
Over 400 beautiful, full-color illustrations of plants, flowers, and planting techniques
Information on greenhouse growing, rock gardens, and windowbox or container gardening
Helpful hints on pest control, weeds, and common diseases
A full schedule on how to prepare for every season of the year
Troubleshooting, full glossary, and much more!

Whether it's a simple flower bed, an Asian-style rock garden, a new landscape for your yard or a healthy vegetable garden, Beginner's Guide to Gardening is the one book that the first-time gardener can rely on to achieve the best results.

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