Never find yourself stuck for gardening advice again with this handy and informative book in your garden shed, packed with advice from the experts at Kew Gardens.
Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners solves all your gardening conundrums, from pest control to pruning, and wildlife to weather management, with a series of 100 questions. Polly Stevens, manager of decorative displays at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew shares her answers to the questions she gets asked most by visitors to the gardens - from pest control to wildlife care, planting advice to pruning. For each question there is a clear answer and expert tips and techniques. The questions include: How do I tell what kind of soil I have?
What is the best time of year to prune?
How do I make a wildlife pond?
How do I deal with pests without using chemicals?
How do I collect rainwater? Written with the modern gardener in mind, the advice prioritises solutions that care for the environment, with guidance on chemical-free gardening, environmentally friendly methods for pest and disease control, and encouraging wildlife. This is a beautiful and practical guide for everyday gardeners, destined to become a staple on every gardeners bookshelf. Everything you've ever wanted to know about gardening, from experts, in an easy-to-navigate guidebook. Whatever gardener you are: urban, rural, hobbyist, professional, young, old, spring- or autumn-planter, this book has all the advice you need.
By:
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens,
Polly Stevens
Imprint: Frances Lincoln
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 160mm,
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9780711288881
ISBN 10: 0711288887
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 27 June 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Sample Contents Introduction How we Garden at Kew Introducing the Experts Top Ten Tips from the Experts Understanding Your Garden How do I tell what kind of soil I have? How do I alter the Ph of my soil? How can I improve my soil? What does partial sun/partial shade/full sun/full shade mean? Planting and Propagation What is best - planting in the ground, using raised beds, or in containers? What is a bare-root plant and when should I plant these? How do I take a cutting? How do I plant from a cutting? Plant Maintenance and Care Should I feed my plants? How often do I need to water? How often should I mow the lawn? What is the best time of year to prune? How and why do you need to prune trees? What flowers benefit from deadheading? Pest Control and Disease Management How do I control weeds? How do I deal with pests without using chemicals? When is it appropraite to use chemicals? Gardening for Wildlife How do I collect rainwater? How do I make a wildlife pond? What plants are best for bees and butterflies? Do garden lights cause interference for wildlife? Feature pages: Top 10 plants for shade Top 10 plants for containers Top 10 trees (including small spaces and containers) Top 10 plants for year-round interest Top 10 plants for wildlife
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