Dorling Kindersley, 2000. Secondhand wear to dustjacket extremities, otherwise good copy.

Created in close co-operation with one of the premier gardening authorities The Royal Horticultural Society Gardening Manual is packed with information on all aspects of planning making and maintaining a garden. It presents expert advice in a quick-reference format that meets the requirements of today's busy gardeners.This all-inclusive guide features a specially devised highly accessible four-part format. Part 1 helps you choose the style of garden best suited to your lifestyle site and budget bearing in mind the time you are prepared to spend on maintenance. Part 2 provides full coverage of essential gardening skills and is organised according to area of the garden for easy reference. Part 3 takes every season and showcases a selection of plants that are reliable performers easy to grow and readily available. Part 4 presents key tasks arranged by season to keep your garden in peak condition all through the year.Encompassing ornamental plants fruits vegetables and herbs this invaluable book lets you create the garden you want and gives you sound practical advice every step of the way.