Deals with the basic skills that every gardener needs to know and understand. This book includes guidance on selecting and using tools and equipment; instructions on pruning plants, including roses, shrubs and hedges; tips on how to increase cropping and flowering; and, advice on training for shape [...]

Daffodils and tulips herald the arrival of spring, but from the earliest snowdrops to autumn crocosmias, bulbs bring colour and interest to gardens all year round. They can be naturalized in lawns, planted in containers, fill gaps between shrubs or form the basis of stunning borders. This definitive[...]

This is the most successful gardens work with nature to create natural environments in which jobs such as pollination and pest control are left to the wildlife. In this definitive guide, Alan Titchmarsh shows how to create natural ecosystems in your garden to encourage beneficial insects, birds and [...]

After moving from the Barleywood garden where he hosted BBC "Gardeners' World" for seven years, Alan Titchmarsh set up home in an old farmhouse a few miles down the road, and went about planting his own private eden away from the public eye. In this horticultural memoir Alan finally reveals all abou[...]

There's no quicker way to add a splash of colour to the garden than to plant annuals and biennials that can be moved around throughout the year to suit the overall scheme as it evolves. Add perennials, bulbs and small shrubs to these traditional bedding plants and a huge variety of effects can be ac[...]

Water will bring a garden miraculously to life, drawing the eye more than any other feature. When still, its shimmering reflections create a peaceful mood, while moving water animates the garden scene and delights with its mesmerizing sounds. In this definitive guide, Alan shows you how to design an[...]

Huippusuositun puutarhagurun käytännönläheiset oppaat on sovellettu suomalaiselle viherpeukalolle.Keittiöpuutarha opastaa niin vasta-alkajat kuin kokeneemmat puutarhurit vihannesten ja maustekasvien kasvattamiseen. Mukana ovat niin juurekset, kaalit, sipulit, tomaatit, herne- ja palkokasvit kui[...]