The Consummate Guide to Gardening

Written by expert gardeners and horticulturists, this illustrated guide will help you design and cultivate a beautiful, robust garden. First published in 1978, the Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening remains the trusted reference for both novice and skilled home gardeners, and this latest edition is updated with over 700 plant species and information on organic gardening practices, plant disorders, and invasive plants. It has 2,500 color photographs, 800 color diagrams and illustrations, and 576 pages of detailed, step-by-step instruction that guide you through planning a garden's layout, plant selection, propagation, soil preparation, and cultivation. Over 200 charts serve as quick references for the latest gardening trends, problem solving tips, current hardiness zone maps, and more. Hardcover. 10" H x 9 1/2" W.