Start a thriving, sustainable garden with the beginner's guide to raised bed gardening
Are you interested in creating a bountiful garden but worried that you don't have enough space? Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners shows you how simple it can be to plan, build, and grow your own raised bed garden in whatever space you have available! With this complete guide, you'll learn how to build your bed, select the right plants, effectively grow your own fruits and vegetables, and much more. This book makes it easy for even inexperienced gardeners to serve up freshly picked vegetables and herbs in no time.
Plant a flourishing garden in minimal space with a garden book that includes:
An introduction to raised-bed gardening--From constructing a planting box to mixing and maintaining soil, these step-by-step instructions make getting started easy.
Plant friends and foes--Find specific information about companion planting that explains which plants grow even better together and which will compete for space and nutrients, so you can make sure your plants thrive and maximize your crop yield.
Herb and vegetable gardening for beginners--Find growing and harvesting tips on 30 beginner-friendly plants, to make choosing the right ones for your garden a cinch.
Start (or expand) your collection of gardening books and get growing fast with this complete guide to raised-bed gardening.
Everything you need to grow a thriving garden in containers
Whether you're on a budget, live in a small space, or simply want to raise a new plant or two, container gardening is a practical method for urban and suburban gardeners alike. Container Gardening for Beginners is packed with information and advice for using different types of containers to grow your own vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers.
Learn how to get started, from gathering the tools you'll need to choosing the right container and soil mix. Once you've covered the basics, you'll get advice on what you should plant and when, when to water and how, and finally, how you can successfully grow and harvest your crop.
Container Gardening for Beginners includes:
Step-by-step guidance--Find detailed gardening guidance from start to finish, including things to know before you grow, how to start seeds, plant care and maintenance tips, and how to tell when your crop is ripe.
Basic best practices--Grow happy, healthy plants with expert gardening insights to set you up for success, from making sure your container is properly sized to regularly fertilizing your soil.
Illustrated plant profiles--Choose the right plants for you with info on the particular needs and characteristics of 30 different fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Start and sustain a flourishing container garden with help from the practical advice in Container Gardening for Beginners.
Start a thriving, sustainable garden with the beginner's guide to raised bed gardening
Are you interested in creating a bountiful garden but worried that you don't have enough space? Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners shows you how simple it can be to plan, build, and grow your own raised bed garden in whatever space you have available! With this complete guide, you'll learn how to build your bed, select the right plants, effectively grow your own fruits and vegetables, and much more. This book makes it easy for even inexperienced gardeners to serve up freshly picked vegetables and herbs in no time.
Plant a flourishing garden in minimal space with a garden book that includes:
An introduction to raised-bed gardening--From constructing a planting box to mixing and maintaining soil, these step-by-step instructions make getting started easy.
Plant friends and foes--Find specific information about companion planting that explains which plants grow even better together and which will compete for space and nutrients, so you can make sure your plants thrive and maximize your crop yield.
Herb and vegetable gardening for beginners--Find growing and harvesting tips on 30 beginner-friendly plants, to make choosing the right ones for your garden a cinch.
Start (or expand) your collection of gardening books and get growing fast with this complete guide to raised-bed gardening.