Practical Gardening

Richard Bird is a full-time author on gardening and plants and has written over 30 books on many different aspects of gardening. His recent books include Sensational Shrubs, Glorious Climbers and The Kitchen Garden Book.Andrew Mikolajski is an established author and garden designer, who has contributed to several major Royal Horticultural Society publications, including The A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants and The Good Plants Guide.Jackie Matthews is a highly respected horticultural expert and gardening author. She has been gardening for over 30 years, and in her writing she combines a love of the countryside with her practical experience of creating her own beautiful garden in Suffolk, England. Amongst her many gardening publications are Planting for Colour through the Year, and Right Plant, Right Place.

Includes helpful information and tips for planning, landscaping, planting and cultivating your garden. Explains all the essential gardening tasks for each season, such as pruning, taking cuttings, planting hanging baskets, lawn care and propagation.