Basic Gardening

by Pippa Greenwood

Book Overview

Build an affordable personal reference library with the 101 Essential Tips series. This pocket-size paperback presents clear and concise information on gardening. Includes over 250 full-color photos... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078942777X
• ISBN13: 9780789427779
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.9" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Gardening how-to in a nutshell.

This very affordable, essential reference for beginners covers all the basics of gardening in a broad range of topics, without ever turning too technical for the reader. The well-organized, thoroughly indexed and concise information is presented in handy tips, easy-to-remember answers to frequently asked questions, and step-by-step expert advice with detailed explanations that include topics like: *Knowing your garden *Choosing your plants *Basic tools and equipment *Planting, watering and feeding *Wedding, pruning and protecting your plants *Propagating plants and growing them in containers *Taking care of your lawn The key information and direct-to-the-point explanations contained in this handbook are accompanied with more than 250 full-color photos and illustrations, which perfectly depict the points being made and make this volume visually enjoyable. And with a binding perfectly suited for constant browsing and repeated check-ups, you are sure to come back to it again and again. The one thing missing from this volume is a glossary for common terms, but overall, the nuggets of helpful information presented here are a great value for their price. This is a must-buy for beginners and would-be gardeners who want a simple and easy to follow guide with instructions that can be instantly absorbed. --Reviewed by Maritza Volmar

Excellent Basic gardening Guide!

This book goes through all the basics of gardening from planting to sowing. Perfect for the beginner gardener learning the ropes. The colorful pictures are captivating and the explanations are very detailed and understandable. I book is an essential reference book for any gardener!