Beginner Gardening Step by Step A Visual Guide to Yard and Garden Basics

Planting up your own patch of earth is a wonderful experience, but deciding what to grow in the land that lies before you can be a daunting task. For those starting out, filled with excitement at the idea of growing fruits and vegetables, or planting trees and flowers, this book provides the answers.

“Getting Started” will help you to get to know your space and choose plants that will grow well in particular soil types and conditions year after year. In “Flowers & Foliage” you’ll learn the secrets of sowing seeds, be amazed by the versatility of container gardening, and discover how to make a new border. In “Lawns” you’ll find out how to make the most out of possibly the largest part of the yard, while in “Grasses” you’ll learn to nurture a distinctive group of plants.

As your confidence grows alongside your gardening knowledge and skills, you’ll be encouraged to try more ambitious projects such as making a tower of flowers in “Climbers,” shaping a topiary cone in “Shrubs,” or planting and caring for your first tree in “Small Trees.”

For many beginners, the idea of having your own patch of land will go hand in hand with growing your own fruits and vegetables. In these chapters, you’ll take simple steps toward producing your first crops, with ideas designed for gardens of any shape or size. Herbs will quickly earn a place in your edible garden, whether in beds and borders, or in hanging baskets and window boxes.

The final chapter on “Practicalities” shows you how to water and feed your plants, and explains essential maintenance jobs to keep everything healthy and tidy and to protect your plants against pests and diseases.

Creating a yard that you can enjoy and keep looking good all year round is easier than you think! By following the steps and projects outlined in this book you will reap instant rewards and long-term successes so that you can enjoy your yard in all seasons.