Grow into a better gardener, whatever your level of expertise
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Introduction
Ever wondered why some plants favour light and others shade? Or how pollination works, or why soil is so important?
From cutting and grafting to fending off harmful bugs and pests, Chris Beardshaw, BBC TV’s Flying Gardener and two-times Gold Medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show, explains how understanding the way nature works will make you a better gardener.
Discover how gardening folklore, handed down through the generations can be applied to your plot. Find out what plants need to thrive and how you can create a garden to be proud of, from the green shoots of early growth to flowering and fruiting.
Product details
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781405316675
Size: 195 x 255mm
Number of pages: 240
Publication date: 26 Apr 2007
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
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