Everyday gardening

A comprehensive reference book for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. The book explains in a straightforward and essentially practical manner the basics of garden planning and maintenance.There are separate sections on soil care, plant propagation and growth. garden design, greenhouses and frames, bulbs and corms. roses, the herbaceous border and the lawn. Chapters are also devoted to trees and shrubs. vegetables, fruits and pests and diseases - all arranged in alphabetical order to facilitate quick and easy reference.Drawings and diagrams clarify difficult points in the text, and there are 63 pages of colour plates. Any gardener will find the book an indispensable companion.