Contents

Introduction

The First Steps
New gardens; Existing gardens; Choosing plants

Down to Earth
Soil; Nutrients & fertilizers; Mulches; Compost

The Green Sward
Mowing, Feedding & weeding; Edging; Restoration

Cracking the Code
Basic gardening techniques

Tools of the Trade
Power tools; Hand tools; Tool maintenance

Making New Plants
Sowing seed; Taking cuttings; Division; Layering

Getting Plants into Shape
Principles & practice of pruning

Building the Framework
Trees; Shrubs; Climbers; Hedges

Coming Up Roses
Classification; Pruning

Providing the Color
Annuals; Biennials; Perennials

Small but Beautiful
Alpines; Bulbs

The Kitchen Garden
Vegetables; Herbs; Fruit

Keeping the Enemy at Bay
Pests; Diseases; Physiological disorders; Weeds

Finishing Touches
Puttering around the garden

Index and Zone Map