Synopsis

Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. This title deals with the basic skills that every gardener needs to know and be aware. Take into accounts what you’re trying to achieve, whether it be formative shaping of the plant, maintenance, renewal or rejuvenation. Look at the best tools available for the job and the different techniques to use. This title includes advice on how to: keep an eye on plant shape and growth, support cropping and flowering and keep an eye on pests and disease; use tools effectively; rejuvenate a neglected garden; and, trim hedges, prune roses and roots, and shape topiary and bonsai.

About the Author

Originally trained at Hertfordshire College of Horticulture and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Alan Titchmarsh is the writer of over 40 books about gardening, including How to be a Gardener Book 1: Back to Basics, the fastest-selling of all time in the genre, and the bestselling The Kitchen Gardener: How to Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg. He writes for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, and is gardening correspondent for the Daily Express and Sunday Express. He has presented Gardeners’ World, the once a year coverage of The Chelsea Flower Show and Nature of Britain, and has his own daily chatshow.

Deals with the basic skills that every gardener needs to know and be aware. Take into accounts what you’re trying to achieve, whether it be formative shaping of the plant, maintenance, renewal or rejuvenation. Look at the best tools available for the job and the different techniques to use.Includes:* guidance on selecting and the use of tools and equipment* comprehensive instructions on pruning plants, including roses, shrubs and hedges* tips on how to increase cropping and flowering* advice on training for shape and supportAlan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step by step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you want to create and deal with your dream garden.