This guide to gardening is based around practical projects - from planting a windowbox to building a wildlife pond - that combine to transform the whole garden. Each project is shown in step-by-step sequences, with lists of tools needed and advice as to the best time to tackle the job.
This beautifully illustrated guide contains specific month-by-month 'to do' lists for ornamental gardens, edible crops and general maintenance, as well as tips on things to look out for, such as pests and how to eliminate them. With diary pages for making your own notes each month, this pocket-sized calendar is a must-have whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out. Pippa Greenwood is a leading light in the world of horticulture. She was a presenter on BBC Two's "Gardeners' World" for over 13 years and the gardening consultant for Rosemary and Thyme. She is a regular panellist and bug expert on Radio 4's "Gardeners' Question Time", has written a number of award-winning books and contributes to "BBC Gardeners' World" magazine.
Tackle pests and diseases fast with the new edition of this handy gardener's guide Learn to identify, treat and prevent plant pests and diseases with the help of the experts at the RHS. A detailed A-Z plant listing explains common plant problems so you know what to look out for in your garden. Explore more than 300 close-up photos showing symptoms and causes of ailments, helping you to identify and treat problems fast. Includes suggestions for organic, biological and chemical controls to keep you one step ahead of pests and diseases. Keep your plants in perfect condition all year round.
Have you got a plant with a problem and don't know how to fix it? This unrivalled practical reference is all you need to nurse it back to health. Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis and find the most effective cure. This brand new edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to adhere to current best practice and new legislation on chemical control. Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on organic solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health.
This practical gardening guide contains hints and tips on preventing and coping with garden problems, from clearing weeds to choosing healthy plants. It covers garden renovation, planting, propagation, container gardening, lawns, tools, safety, weeding, pests and diseases, and garden maintenance. It also includes a diary to remind you of jobs to do throughout the year.
Was gibt es Schöneres, als einen blühenden Garten, der zu allen Jahreszeiten Farbe in den Alltag bring? Dieser Band vermittelt anschaulich, wie sich ein farbenprächtiges und üppiges Blumenmeer verwirklichen lässt und wie es gepflegt wird. Der Katalogteil liefert ausführliche Blumenporträts mit Profil, Blühzeit, empfohlenem Standort, Aussaat und Tipps zur Pflege und Sortenwahl. Ein wunderschöner Bildband und übersichtliches Praxisbuch in einem.
Ob welke Blütenpracht, Schädlinge, lückenhafter Rasen oder Fragen zur Gartengestaltung: Dieser handliche Ratgeber im praktischen Frage-Antwort-System zeigt, wie man mit einfachen Mitteln die häufigsten Gartenprobleme angehen kann. Profigärtnerin Pippa Greenwood erklärt auf kompetente und leicht verständliche Weise, wie die Probleme entstehen, wie man sie behebt und wie man dafür sorgt, dass sie nicht wieder auftreten. Die äußerst übersichtliche Gliederung ermöglicht ein schnelles und gezieltes Nachschlagen. Ausführlich und anschaulich illustriert - der ideale Begleiter für Hobbygärtner und Gartenneulinge.
