The Complete How to be a Gardener Book

Whether you're a complete beginner or a keen gardener there are always times when it would help to have a reliable expert at your side. In this "Complete How to be a Gardener" Alan Titchmarsh draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to give you a comprehensive guide to becoming a successful gardener. Alan starts with the fundamentals covering the absolute essentials that every gardener needs to know including information on how plants work and what they need to survive as well as advice on where to begin if you're a first-time gardener. Each chapter includes practical advice and step-by-step techniques and projects as well as a host of Alan's favourite plants to help you in your selection. With its perfect balance of down-to-earth information and inspirational ideas this complete paperback edition of "How to be a Gardener" gets to the very heart of gardening and provides a comprehensive reference manual for any garden owner. "How to be a Gardener 1" was the fastest selling gardening book ever and between them books 1 and 2 have sold over 1 million copies.