First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers: All the know-how you need to plant and tend outdoor areas using eco-friendly methods

The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers is a beginner gardening guide that provides tips and techniques for selecting the best plants and flowers, planting techniques, mulching, pruning, weed control, pest and disease management, and time-management advice. It is part of the The First-Time Gardener Guide series from Cool Springs Press, which offers clear, fact-based information in a friendly and accessible way.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2021
Publisher: Cool Springs Press

There are no stupid questions here. Everyone has to start somewhere, after all. In The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, Sean and Allison McManus, the gardening pros behind the popular website and podcast Spoken Garden, answer all of your questions and more. Caring for outdoor plantings can be intimidating, especially if the process is completely new to you. Before running to the hardware store to stock up on plastic bags of mulch and tools you don't really need, arm yourself with the know-how to plant and tend outdoor areas correctly and safely. Doing so saves you time, money, and energy—and helps make the process a whole lot more fun! With help from this easy-to-follow beginner gardening guide, you'll learn: Tips for selecting the best plants and flowers for your growing conditions The best planting techniques for different types of plants How to mulch trees, shrubs, and garden beds correctly Pruning dos and don'ts for common garden plants Ways to keep weeds out of outdoor areas — without using synthetic herbicides How to recognize and manage different pests and diseases naturally Insider tips on everything from the difference between annuals and perennials to choosing the best organic fertilizer Plus, you'll find time-management advice and tips for effective, resource-conscious gardening. You will close the book not only knowing how to care for your home's outdoor plantings using earth-friendly methods, but also knowing the satisfaction of a beautiful, all-natural landscape. This book is part of The First-Time Gardener Guide series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables. Each book in The First-Time Gardener Guide series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers practical advice and tips to help you get started in gardening. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a complete novice, this guide will help you create a beautiful and thriving outdoor space that you can enjoy for years to come. So, don't be afraid to ask your questions. Start your gardening journey today with The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers!

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 204 x 254 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760368749