The first-time gardener. Growing plants and flowers : all the know-how you need to plant and tend outdoor areas using eco-friendly methods

McManus, Sean, 1977- author.

Book 2021

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...

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Explore Topics & Themes:

Flower gardening

Gardening Environmental aspects

Gardens Design

Organic gardening

Part of a Series:

First-Time Gardener's Guide The First-Time Gardener's Guide

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ISBN:

9780760368749

Description:

175 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Other Title:

Growing plants and flowers : all the know-how you need to plant and tend outdoor areas using eco-friendly methods
1st-time gardener

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

Introduction
Understanding the basics about plants and flowers: definitions, concepts, and more
The building blocks of your garden: plant needs, garden layout, and containers
Getting prepared for your garden: taking inventory, tools, and more
Planting your garden: steps, tips, and common mistakes
Caring for your garden: the what, when, and how
Common garden problems you will run into (and how to avoid them)
Putting it all together
Get out there and grow

Control Number:

3055417

Other Authors:

McManus, Allison, 1977- author, photographer

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