The Garden Expert

More than 5 million copies in print! The world's most popular basic guide covers all aspects of gardening more clearly and colorfully than any other book. The famous format is crammed with clear charts, handy checklists, helpful tips, and troubleshooting advice. Start with the soil and how to improve it. Next, the section on climate and weather tells how to deal with cold, heat, rain, wind, and drought. The guide to plants helps you decide which ones you want to grow. You also get expert advice on plant material and planting methods, tools and equipment, and cultivation techniques. When it comes to problem areas, they too are all covered.