Practical Gardening

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Gardening is one of the fastest growing leisure activities, attracting more and more people interested in designing plots and enjoying the satisfaction and fulfillment of maintaining a beautiful garden. The American Practical Gardening Encyclopedia is both an essential sourcebook and handy reference text that instructs readers on how to make the most of any garden space. It includes a seasonal gardening guide that enables readers to understand exactly when every essential task should be planned and performed throughout the year. This comprehensive volume moves from the planning stages of design for even the most awkward shapes and environments to the incorporation of popular garden features such as walls, fences, paths, terraces, and rock gardens. This guide is structured by season and features meticulous, step-by-step photographs that demonstrate how to tackle seasonal gardening tasks with confidence. The American Practical Gardening Encyclopedia is the definitive illustrated beautifully presented, highly informative, and easy to follow.