If the desire to start a garden has been planted in your heart, then this essential guide is a wonderful companion to accompany you on your new adventure!If you're not sure of the first steps to take, this handbook takes the anxiety out of plotting and planting and equips you with all the know-how and confidence you need to get digging into your garden.Creating a garden that you can enjoy and keep looking beautiful all year round is easier than you think!With the expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, you'll find simple step-by-step instructions, with clear images to help you create your dream garden, no matter the size and scale.Get to know your garden and choose plants that will grow well in particular soil types and conditions year after year. From growing root crop to cutting back ivy, this book gives you lots of simple garden ideas and projects that you can do yourself.Even if you've never sowed a seed or pulled a weed, RHS How to Garden When You're New To Gardening contains everything you need to kickstart your new outdoor hobby! This refreshingly accessible book is perfect for the novice gardener who wants to make the most of whatever garden they have.Your Guide to Creating the Garden of Your DreamsDo you want to create a garden you can show off with pride? Would you like to grow your own food? This book will get you started quickly! By following the simple steps and projects outlined in this book, you will reap instant rewards and long-term successes so that you can enjoy your garden in all seasons.Inside the pages of this comprehensive gardening book, you'll discover: - Clear definitions and descriptions of the different types of plants.- Tips on choosing the type of garden you want.- Easy-to-follow instructions for choosing the right plants for your soil.- Simple step-by-step instructions to producing your first crop.- Practical gardening advice on planting, growing, and caring for different plants. Read more

Get - and keep - the lawn of your dreams. The lawn is an important part of a well-planned garden, one which is 'on show' at all times. If your patch of grass doesn't measure up then The Lawn Expert is here to help, with advice on:How to mow, dress and feed your lawn.Dealing with pests and weeds.How to repair your lawn.Renovation of neglected lawns.Growing lawns from seed.How to lay turf.Meadows, wildflower meadows and non-grass lawns.Reliable, easy-to-follow advice and information from EXPERT books - the world's best-selling gardening series. Read more

Perfect for fans of Richard Coles, Fiona Leitch and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, introducing a brand-new cosy crime series set in the gardening world featuring an unlikely amateur sleuth and her loveable dog.Steph Williams has arrived at the wealthy, gated community of Beaulieu Heights ready to start her new position as head gardener. Surrounded by mansions and acres of land, it's worlds apart from the life she knows, but she's determined to give it her best shot.If she happens to accidentally overhear private conversations while trimming the bushes, or is refused access to a locked shed, she knows not to question it - after all, gardeners should be seen and not heard.Until notes start turning up, threatening to reveal the deepest secrets of the residents. Suddenly Steph finds herself the prime suspect, and now she must leave the shelter of the gardens behind to clear her name and save her job.The seeds of suspicion have been planted, but the case is turning out to be no bed of roses. And when the investigation puts her life at risk, Steph is up against the clock to weed out the real culprit before it's too late...Readers are GRIPPED by Seeds of Murder:'I loved the way this book combined the genre of cozy mystery with horticultural knowledge . . . An excellent book to snuggle up with' Reader review, 5 stars'In need of comfort-reading, [this book] hits the spot. Cleverly plotted, well-written and hugely enjoyable' Reader review, 5 stars'Lots of twists and turns make this a fun mystery to read. Love the setting, characters and story plot' Reader review, 5 stars'I could not put it down. Absolutely incredible reading' Reader review, 5 stars Read more

Learn how to keep your lawn in perfect condition all year round with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener.Learn how to keep your lawn in perfect condition all year round with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener.It's packed with invaluable advice on all aspects of lawn design, creation and maintenance, whether you want an immaculate striped formal lawn or a more hardwearing surface for your children to play on, or even a romantic chamomile lawn or one strewn with colourful spring flowers.It includes incredibly useful troubleshooting tips for the typical problems your lawn might experience, including invasive weeds, pests and diseases and the effects of the weather. The author discusses which types of mower work best for different lawns, when and how to water and feed, and how to bring a neglected lawn back to life. He even dabbles in artificial turf and how best to use it, and offers creative ideas for decorative elements such as stepping stones, edgings and winding paths.Beautifully illustrated throughout, this practical guide contains everything you need to keep your lawn in tip-top condition, every day of the year. Read more

A stunning guide for gardeners keen to transform small and awkward outdoor spaces into beautiful and practical escapes. From courtyards to rooftops, Kate Gould draws on her experience as an award-winning garden designer to provide tailored solutions and inspirational ideas. Covering topics such as how to design and measure the perfect garden, choose and use the best materials and maintain a lush garden all year round, Urban Garden Design includes detailed advice for gardeners undeterred by limited space. This carefully illustrated guide ensures gardeners of all abilities achieve the best results outdoors. Creating a personal and unique space is also at the heart of each project and Kate makes sure to discuss how to tie each design back to the interior of the home. Read more

Only one thing is standing between you and a fabulous lawn: It's called Lawn Care For Dummies. If you want a spiffy and well-coifed lawn (and not the overgrown, unruly one that people comment on when they pass by your house), you'll find everything you need to know to help you make your lawn the most dazzling spectacle on the block. Let authors Lance Walheim and the gardening experts at the National Gardening Association treat you and your yard to a megadose of lawn care information. In Lawn Care For Dummies, Walheim and the NGA give you the dirt on all the essentials, including how to * Design a low-maintenance or a high-maintenance lawn * Evaluate the pros and cons of planting a lawn from seed or starting one from sod * Discover how often you need to water your lawn without under-watering it or waterlogging it * Choose a mower that's right for your grass type * Deal effectively with wicked weeds and pesky insects * Create alternative lawns, such as ground cover plants, decks, and patios Lawn Care For Dummies also features a beautiful color insert with photos illustrating the various types of lawns found in yards across the world. Read more

Greenhouse Gardening Planner Journal And Log Book✔Greenhouse Gardening Project✔Greenhouse Gardening Budget✔Year At A Glance✔Seasonal To Do List (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)✔Garden Layout for 4 Seasons ✔Buying List✔Suppliers Info✔Purchase Info✔Sow/Transplant with Notes✔Seeding Log✔Plants Log✔Undated Monthly Gardening Calendar with Notes for A Year✔To Do List with Priorities for 12 Months✔Weather Log✔Monthly Harvest Calendar for A Year✔Pest Control✔Notes✔Plants Care Log✔Using this garden book, you will be able to plan and organize yearly goals, track your garden and individual crops,and design your garden. This garden planner can be used for planting vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruits,or anything else you like. Maintain a record of all your garden projects, how they went, and what didn'twork so that you can plan ahead for your future gardening projects.✔✨Let's start with the simple guide tour:To maintain the quality of your work, this Logbook lists all your gardening suppliers. It allows you to plan out your garden in a large format by showing the garden layout horizontally. The scheduler page allows you to see the maintenance schedule, blooming fruit harvest, and harvest activities. Keeping track of hardscaping, weather, formulas, pests, diseases, cultivation, and propagation, Flower blooming and harvesting times, fruits, vegetables, and herbs.✔Features:Space to enter your detailsConvenient size so you can carry with you or keep in your glove box.: 8.5x11"✔Specification:172 PagesPrinted on white paperPerfect boundHigh-Quality Matte finish.✔Get one, gift Someone; start your journey from today before this season end. Read more

🎁 UNLOCK YOUR BONUS: BUY NOW AND GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE VIDEO TUTORIALS ON MASTERING THE ART OF BONSAI! 🎁Have you just been given a bonsai tree and don't know how to take care of it?Are you interested in the art of bonsai but unsure about the practical aspects such as correct pruning techniques, watering frequency, and soil selection?The intricate nature of these miniature masterpieces can make them appear fragile and overwhelming to handle, especially to beginners. Moreover, the thought of wasting precious time through preventable errors can make this beautiful journey seem arduous."The Practical Bonsai Bible for Beginners" emerges as your essential navigator in demystifying the sophisticated realm of bonsai cultivation. It distills the essence of bonsai care into accessible, pleasurable learning, packed with detailed guidance that shields you from the pitfalls of common oversights and inefficiencies.In this book, you will discover:✅ Exclusive Video Bonuses: Dive deeper with our exclusive video series - a treasure trove of visual guides and tutorials accompanying each chapter. From the basics of bonsai care to advanced styling techniques.✅ How to Propagate Bonsai for Free: Expand your collection with new creations using cuttings and air layering, a cost-effective way to grow your bonsai family.✅ Lifelong Tree Care: Decode the secrets of optimal watering, precise fertilization, and vigilant pest control. Guarantee the health and longevity of your bonsai.✅ Essential Bonsai Wisdom: Immerse yourself in the foundational principles of bonsai cultivation. Choose the perfect species, understand the alchemy of soils, and create a thriving miniature ecosystem.✅ Sculpting Beauty: Learn the elegant dance of shaping, pruning, and wiring. Transform your bonsai into a living sculpture, an embodiment of harmony and balance.✅ A Spectrum of Styles: Traverse the diverse world of bonsai styles, from the traditional to the contemporary, and cultivate a personal connection with your tree.✅ The Exhibitionist's Guide: Discover the art of display, selecting containers, and designing landscapes that elevate your bonsai to a breathtaking work of living art.And much more!Even if you've never nurtured a plant before, "The Practical Bonsai Bible for Beginners" guides novices to become masters of bonsai cultivation. Through detailed instructions, practical tips, and explanatory illustrations, this book will empower you to cultivate breathtaking bonsai creations and find tranquility in nurturing these miniature living masterpieces. 🌱 Ready to Grow More Than Just Plants? Your Bonsai Adventure Awaits, Grab Your Copy Now! 🌱 Read more

Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscapingAs families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from working in your yard. Landscaping For Dummies includes: Lists of recommended plants and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings, low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardensAdvice on how to deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas, bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native landscapesInstructions on installing permanent features like decks, patios, fences, and morePointers on how to water more efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can save you timeWith a little bit of planning and some digging, trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever the mood strikes. Let Landscaping For Dummies be your guide to making the most of your outdoor space. Read more

The perfect lawn.Create, cultivate and maintain the perfect lawn with our 100 page, easy to read, simple to use, guide to lawn care maintenance.This concise book, The Lawn Guide written by an internationally recognised expert in this field, will be invaluable for the beginner creating their first lawn, or for the expert seeking advice on how to enhance their existing lawn or combat problems such as pest control and lawn disease.From page one, this book is full of positive, enthusiastic advice which will carefully and methodically lead you through all the stages of creating the perfect lawn – from preparing the ground, choosing and sowing the correct seed or laying the turf, through to fertilisation, irrigation and, should the need arise, pest and disease eradication and control. The book also goes on to offer you the best advice and methods on how to care for your lawn the ‘organic’ way. Read more

Also available on Kindle Before you pull out the lawn mower or sign up for the lawn mower service, grab a copy of this book to get insight on a strategy that will allow you to efficiently earn the best lawn in the neighborhood and that will keep you from wasting time and money on losing battles. Among the variety of books on lawn and garden, it has been impossible to find one that combines a concise strategy and actionable tactics with clear photographs of the weeds that are causing your lawn care problems. That gap has now been filled.How do you come up with a schedule for lawn feeding?When do you apply feedings to your lawn?What do forsythias have to do with anything?Do pre-emergent applications only apply to crabgrass?Is your lawn supposed to be a pleasure? or a master?These are some of the questions addressed and answered in a short, targeted text of the NC WEED KILLER’s strategy for lawn care and weed control. Then there are 31 full color close-up photographs in the Rogue’s Gallery of common weeds. Knowing what you are up against allows you to pick the best strategy and target the best weed control herbicide. Luckily, landing in the 7c zone of North Carolina, the NC WEED KILLER has been able to document the weeds that have been creating problems from New York to Georgia, from North Carolina to The Pacific Northwest. And, he has been able to work out the best ways to combat those weeds- and win! With the books available made so large to attract publishers, and so complex that there is too much information, the home gardener has been left without clear guidelines and a concise strategy. With hardcover volumes so large and with those little web site thumbnail pictures on your computer, getting the information out into the garden for good side by side comparison has been difficult, if even possible. Pick up your 8 x 8 A Photo Handbook to Weeds… and head for the yard! A simple plan, portable information, and actions that aren’t going to rob all your time and money. You are looking at the answer you have been looking for. Good reading – and Good Successful Gardening! Read more

Imagine a garden that is as beautiful as it is productive, that gives you fresh, wholesome, chemical-free food with flavours that go way beyond anything the shops can offer.In Eat What You Grow, Alys shows you how to create a rich, biodiverse garden that feeds not only you, but supports a wide range of pollinators, bees and butterflies, as well as other wildlife. From perennial vegetables that come back year after year, to easy-to-grow delights, she has selected plants that hold their own in both the garden and on the plate. And tells you how to raise these plants, guiding you through the process of feeding your soil, saving seed and taking cuttings to increase your supplies. She also teaches you simple and effective design tools that will ensure your garden looks striking and wild, brings joy to your world and feeds you day after day. Read more

Create the ideal lawn for your space and know how to look after it with Grow Lawns. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Lawns contains everything you need to know to choose and maintain the perfect lawn - whether that means formal straight lines, a playful space, or a hub for wildlife. Understand different grass types, whether to sow seed or lay turf, and maintenance techniques, including mowing, aerating, and scarifying. Discover alternatives, too, such as bulbs to add colour in spring or wildflower meadows to attract pollinators. Find useful tips and tricks to help with your lawn maintenance. Whether you are an avid gardener or want to create an easy-to-maintain garden, this book can guide you and answer important questions like How does your garden lawn grow? What do you want from your lawn? Should I use turf or seed and more. With this book, you can find: -Fuss-free guide to designing, creating, and maintaining a lawn, ideal for first-time gardeners-Explores a range of different needs and basic techniques so beginners know where to start with different kinds of grass/lawns -Helpful tips on how to care for your lawn to maintain it for longer- including Essential tools, types of mowers, watering, feeding your lawn and more -Images and descriptions of issues that your lawn may face, such as pests, weeds and conditions and ways you can solve this Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow. This useful guide contains images, facts, and information to help you grow a lawn that suits your lifestyle. Grow Lawns is part of a series with GROW Houseplants, GROW Compost, GROW Herbs, and GROW Trees. Read more

'A series I can get behind on so many levels! ... This book is enchanting with a capital EEEEEE! Steph is so relatable and utterly adorable' Reader review, 5 starsSteph Williams is excited to get her hands stuck into her latest gardening project. This time, she's been commissioned by Lady Clara of Ashford Manor to restore the stately gardens to their former glory.But the estate is suddenly thrown into chaos when a dead body is discovered in one of the rooms. The police rule it as suicide, though Steph's convinced they're barking up the wrong tree. For she knows the deceased better than they do and it could only be one thing: murder. And if the police won't listen to her, then Steph will have to investigate the case herself.As Steph tries to get to the root of the matter, she soon discovers that the manor staff hold secrets of their own, and now she's not sure who she can trust. But one thing is for sure, she's not going to let the murderer lead her up the garden path...Gardener turned amateur sleuth Steph and her adorable dog are on the search for a killer in this highly gripping and unputdownable cosy crime novel. Fans of Richard Coles, Fiona Leitch and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett will be hooked from beginning to end.What readers are saying about The Gardener Mysteries series:'Thoroughly enjoyable read, loved Mouse the dog the most!!! Engaging writing, mystery that keeps you guessing and a lovely diverse cast of characters' Reader review, 5 stars'The story is so well written, I felt like I was in the middle of the action ... I read the book on a single weekend' Reader review, 5 stars'I could not put it down. Absolutely incredible reading and such a talented writer' Reader review, 5 stars Read more

Gordon Moir, the author, is the former Director of Greenkeeping of St Andrews Links, and tells the inside story of managing the Home of Golf. Moir shares the story of the day-to-day workings on the huge complex, noting the highs and lows, challenges, and ultimately the rewards of being in charge.In this frank and honest memoir, he touches on his biggest and recurring challenge, which was preparing the Links for three Open Championships. Offering a glimpse behind the scenes during these Opens, St Andrews – The Greenkeeper’s Tale has colourful anecdotes involving the game’s great legends and many others in the world of golf. As public courses, owned by the citizens, local golfing politics were never dull, and there are many memorable moments on and off the courses.As an ambassador for St Andrews Links, Moir, 2022 president of BIGGA (the British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association), has travelled widely to share his experience. Set to the backdrop of the ever-changing role and techniques of the modern greenkeeper, this is an entertaining, fascinating read that offers unique insights by one of the industry’s most respected leaders. Read more

This guide covers aspects of lawn making and subsequent lawn care and maintenance. It describes how to create a lawn, how to care for a satisfactory one and how to rejuvenate poor, patchy turf. Read more

Step back in time and rediscover the natural remedies that kept our ancestors healthy and strong. Ancient Remedies Revived is your ultimate guide to tapping into the power of nature, using time-tested herbal treatments and forgotten cures, now supported by modern scientific insights, to heal your body and mind.Inside this essential guide, you’ll learn:🌱 Herbal Treatments for Everyday Ailments — Discover how to naturally ease headaches, soothe sore throats, and calm digestive issues with plant-based remedies.🌿 Wildcrafting and Foraging — Learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare wild herbs, roots, and flowers for medicinal use.🥀 Ancient Healing Techniques with Modern Insights — Uncover the lost arts of crafting tinctures, poultices, and salves, now backed by today’s scientific research.🌸 Immune-Boosting Solutions — Strengthen your body's natural defenses with detox recipes and immune-boosting tonics.🥦 Natural First Aid — Be prepared for any situation with herbal treatments for cuts, burns, insect bites, and more.🛋️ Holistic Wellness Practices — Integrate ancient rituals for relaxation, balance, and mental clarity into your daily routine.🛠️ Preserve and Store Herbal Remedies — Master the art of drying, storing, and blending herbs to build your own natural apothecary.Why Choose Ancient Remedies with a Modern Twist?In a world dominated by synthetic drugs and chemical treatments, turning to nature’s pharmacy offers a safe, sustainable, and effective way to care for your health. These ancient methods have stood the test of time for a reason—they work. Now, combined with scientific validation, they offer even more powerful solutions.Whether you're a homesteader, a prepper, or simply someone seeking to embrace a more natural way of living, Ancient Remedies Revived empowers you with the knowledge and skills to heal, protect, and thrive—naturally.Embrace the wisdom of the past and harness nature's forgotten cures with modern science today.ancient healing remedies, time-tested cures, forgotten herbal wisdom, herbal remedies, natural healing, ancient medicine, modern herbal science, holistic health, herbal medicine, wildcrafting herbs, natural immune boosters, DIY herbal remedies, plant-based healing, herbal first aid, foraging for medicine, detox remedies, self-sufficiency health, ancestral healing techniques, nature’s cures, ancestral healing techniques, nature’s cures, Read more

Give pollinators a fighting chance! Transform your landscape into a breathtaking pollinator paradise with the practical solutions in this New York Times–featured guide.   The passion and urgency that inspired WWI and WWII Victory Gardens is needed today to meet another threat to our food supply and our environment—the steep decline of pollinators. In The Pollinator Victory Garden, environmental horticulturalist, landscape designer, and New York Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Botanic Garden teacher Kim Eierman offers accessible, actionable information and tips for winning the war against the demise of these essential animals. Pollinators are critical to our food supply and responsible for the pollination of the vast majority of all flowering plants on our planet. Pollinators include not just bees, but many different types of animals, including insects and mammals. Beetles, bats, birds, butterflies, moths, flies, and wasps can be pollinators. But, many pollinators are in trouble, and the reality is that most of our landscapes have little to offer them. Our residential and commercial landscapes are filled with vast green pollinator deserts, better known as lawns. These monotonous green expanses are ecological wastelands for bees and other pollinators. With The Pollinator Victory Garden, learn how to transition your landscape into a pollinator haven by creating a habitat that includes pollinator nutrition, larval host plants for butterflies and moths, and areas for egg laying, nesting, sheltering, overwintering, resting, and warming.   Perfect for beginner to intermediate gardeners, this guide offers a wealth of information to support pollinators while improving the environment around you:   The importance of pollinators and the specific threats to their survival How to provide food for pollinators using native perennials, trees, and shrubs that bloom in succession Detailed profiles of the major pollinator types and how to attract and support each one Tips for creating and growing a Pollinator Victory Garden, including site assessment, planning, and planting goals Project ideas like pollinator islands, enriched landscape edges, revamped foundation plantings, meadowscapes, and other pollinator-friendly lawn alternatives A Pollinator Victory Garden checklist to help you plan and implement the steps needed to have a thriving pollinator garden Plant lists of native tree and shrub species organized by pollinator type and bloom time   The time is right for a new gardening movement. Every yard, community garden, rooftop, porch, patio, commercial, and municipal landscape can help to win the war against pollinator decline with The Pollinator Victory Garden. Read more

This concise book follows the journey of this quintessentially great British invention, often thought never worthy of a picture, and celebrates the mundane with its fascinating history, aided by unique pictures rarely seen before. From lawnmowers that manicured the gardens of great palaces to those that groomed the hallowed turf of Wembley, Wimbledon and golf courses and cricket grounds around the world, this book features a variety of machines and their stories. Also included are significant examples such as the first lawnmower and the fastest, as well as some ‘Lawnmowers of the Rich and Famous.’ This unique book follows the story from before the invention of animal-powered grass cutting machinery and the internal combustion engine up to the present-day robot mowers and into the future. Read more

Planting, renovating, maintaining, and caring for your lawn, with a season-by-season guideline, gives you the knowledge to make your lawn fit for a king!Do you want to plant your new lawn with expert precision, ensuring your grass starts off perfect from day one?Do you want to renovate your lawn and give it the green, lush luster it deserves?Do you want a step-by-step guide for caring for your lawn season by season?Do you want a lawn with no weeds, no pests, and zero diseases?Do you want expert advice on exactly how to fertilize, water, and mow your lawn?Do you want to make your lawn look its best by dethatching, core aerating, applying pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides, and overseeding?Do you want to know how to properly repair dead spots and dog spots?No matter your level of experience, this book will quickly transform your lawn care and maintenance knowledge!In Lawn Perfection! A Golf Course Superintendent’s Guide To Home Lawn Care And Maintenance, you’ll discover: Everything you’ll need to seed your lawn from scratch and nurture it to maturityWhy the perfect amount of water, fertilizer, and mowing frequency is critical to making your lawn look exceptionalA step-by-step guide to renovating your lawn that answers every question you might have along the wayHow to make your lawn look better with each passing year that guarantees you will be seen as an expert in the lawn care industryThe best practices for dealing with weeds, pests, and diseasesHow to care for your lawn during each season of the year so it will look its bestInsider secrets for selecting ideal grass genetics and scientifically improving your soil so your lawn will look amazing… and much more!If you’re ready to take your lawn seriously and make your property the diamond of the neighborhood, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now. Read more