Gardening Through the Year - by Ian Spence (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Keep your garden in great condition all year round with the bestselling guide from expert gardener Ian Spence. What is the best time for pruning rose bushes? When will your potatoes be ready to harvest? How do you encourage healthy plants to grow back each year? Discover what to do when with Gardening Through the Year. Keep on top of gardening tasks with month-by-month chapters and handy to-do lists. Be inspired by photo galleries that showcase each month's best plants and flowers, or explore more than 350 varieties in the illustrated Plant Directory. Packed with essential gardening advice, and fully updated with sustainable practices and guidance on supporting local biodiversity, Gardening Through the Year is a must-have book for new gardeners and a trusty reference for those more experienced." -- back cover

Book Synopsis

Successful gardening depends on good timing-knowing what to do when. With this revised, easy-to-use gardener's companion, you can plan the year's horticultural tasks and get ahead in the garden whatever the season. Gardening Through the Year is clearly laid out and completely practical in approach. For each month there are specific tasks for every part of the garden from trees to lawns, at-a-glance checklists, expert plant advice, and invaluable "Get Ahead" and "Last Chance" features. With more than 1,000 full-color photographs, this is the garden reference book that not only tells you what to do when, but also shows you how to do it.

About the Author

Ian Spence is an author, prolific gardener, and expert plantsman based in Rutland, England. He worked for many years in Barnsdale, Rutland, preparing weekly projects for the BBC's Gardeners' World program. Ian regularly broadcasts on radio, as well as writing and lecturing widely throughout the country.