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‘So you know you want to start gardening but you have no idea where to begin? … Simon Akeroyd gives step-by-step guidance on everything from creating a cactus collection to growing fruit in hanging baskets. The book turns what is often a daunting task into bite-size steps that can often be done in an afternoon.’ George Hudson, Evening Standard, favourite garden publications of the year
Aimed at first-time gardeners, those in rented accommodation or anyone with limited outdoor space, this book teaches how to take stock of an environment and start a garden. With ideas for gardens, patio spaces, courtyards, balconies and interiors, these 50 easy-to-adopt ideas provide the steps to success for even the most inexperienced gardeners.
Contents include:
– Create a floral display with bulbs that last all year
– Grow pet-friendly plants
– Create a vegetable harvest in pots
– Add height in flat spaces
– Make a mow-free lawn
– Hang plants around your home
