Plant Combinations for an Abundant Garden by David Squire, Alan & Gill Bridgewater

Description

Design and Grow a Fabulous Flower and Vegetable Garden

“This book will gently guide you through all the stages of gardening,” says author Alan Bridgewater. “No more dreaming … now is the time for turning fantasies into realities.”

This concise, easy-to-use book shows how to create productive gardens by selecting the perfect plant combinations! Packed with practical advice from leading cultivation specialists, this concise, easy-to-use book covers virtually every aspect of garden design and maintenance—from choosing a plot to selecting plants, maximizing space, and building raised beds. A comprehensive plant directory provides handy information on summer-flowering annuals, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, small trees, climbers, water plants, bamboos, culinary herbs, fruits and vegetables. Practical advice and step-by-step instructions are included for building up layers of soil with mushroom compost, covering weeds with mulch, protecting plants with nets and plastic and much more.

This book includes:

• Over 300 gorgeous photographs, illustrations, and diagrams
• Practical, expert advice from leading cultivation specialists
• Step-by-step instructions for building up layers of soil with mushroom compost, covering weeds with mulch, protecting plants with nets and plastic and much more
• A comprehensive plant directory covers summer-flowering annuals, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, small trees, climbers, water plants, bamboos, culinary herbs, fruits, vegetables and more

Paperback book. 240 pages.