About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins The Limited

ISBN-100007206828

ISBN-139780007206827

eBay Product ID (ePID)57183701

Product Key Features

Book TitleFirst-Time Gardener

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicTechniques, General

Publication Year2007

IllustratorYes

GenreGardening

AuthorKim Wilde

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight30.6 Oz

Item Length9.9 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Reviewspraise for 'Gardening with Children':"a guide full to bursting with wonderful ideas for getting children immersed in gardening... There are plenty of illustrations showing the author and her children getting well stuck into the tasks in hand, and the instructions are clear and unfussy. With this many ideas for garden projects, I can see many adults filching her ideas"- Sue Baker, Publishing News

Dewey Decimal635

SynopsisKim Wilde's new book will help every budding gardener make a successful start. She begins with a look at the basic elements: soil, climate, aspect, and light. She then shows you how to plan a garden, selecting a style that's right for you. The next step is "hardscaping": essentials like boundaries, paths, patios, and seating. Then comes the fun part: the plants! Selecting her personal favorites, Kim teaches you the secrets of good planting, with advice on how to combine plants according to shape, color, and texture, and how to create container displays for year-round color. Packed with color photos,First-time Gardeneris complete with an extensive section on gardening techniques that takes you step-by-step through planting, sowing, seeding, and pruning., Eager to wear gardening gloves but feel lost in the garden? Full of practical tips and detailed step-by step instructions, The First-Time Gardener is the beginner's guide to gardening. Kim Wilde turned from show biz to gardening and learned from scratch to become a recognised expert in the field., Eager to wear gardening gloves but feel lost in the garden? Full of practical tips and detailed step-by step instructions, The First-Time Gardener is the beginner's guide to gardening. Kim Wilde turned from show biz to gardening and learned from scratch to become a recognised expert in the field. Beautifully illustrated throughout this one-stop guide will teach you the very basics of what gardening is about. Introduction:* Why gardening can be so rewarding* Why it's important not to expect too much too soon* Why planning is the key Details of each essential garden technique:* Main soil types and the benefits/drawbacks of each* Fundamental tools* Guide to plant terms - demystifying words such as perennial, biennial, bulbs, rhizomes and many more The book assumes no prior knowledge and takes you through the basics of planning a garden, choosing plants and turning your ideas into reality - including how to make the most of climbers, containers, and hanging baskets. But it will also help you assess what you've already got in your garden. Not all gardens should be created from scratch, as per the TV makeovers. In fact, if you can wait a while to see what happens in your new garden, then you may find you've inherited some weird and wonderful plants. Contents include:* Planning a garden* Tips on planting, pruning and propagation* Hard landscaping* Choosing plants* Taking care of your garden - digging, weeding, watering and feeding* Gardening techniques* Green gardening* Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs* Trouble shooting and pest control* The possible pitfalls and helping you to identifywhat's gone wrong and how to resolve it, Every budding gardener can make a successful start with the practical advice and step-by-step instructions of this illustrated guide. Beginning with a look at the basic elements--soil, climate, aspect, and light--it then goes on to show novice gardeners how to plan a garden and select a style that's right for them. The next step is "hardscaping": essentials like boundaries, paths, patios, and seating. Then comes the fun part: the plants! Aspiring green thumbs will learn the secrets of good planting and get advice on how to combine plants according to shape, color, and texture, and how to create container displays for year-round color. Packed with color photos, this guide is complete with an extensive section on gardening techniques that takes readers step-by-step through planting, sowing, seeding, and pruning.

LC Classification NumberSB453