This comprehensive introduction contains everything you need to know about the history, botany and cultivation of apples, from planting, pruning and propagation to harvesting, storing and cooking. A stunning identification guide features 800 original photographs and provides detailed information. It is packed with over 60 inspirational and scrumptious recipes for a fabulous selection of breakfasts, appetizers, main courses, salads, side dishes, sauces, preserves, drinks and desserts.

Shows you how and when to prune all the key plants in your garden, with step-by-step photographs. This title clearly explains the different methods of pruning, such as deadheading, shaping, clipping and trimming. It describes specific pruning techniques for different types of plants, including roses, shrubs, climbers and hedges.

A calendar of practical tasks, covering various aspects of flower, kitchen and greenhouse gardening throughout all four seasons of the year. It gives advice on preparing the ground, sowing, planting and caring for plants, and harvesting fruit and vegetables, from early spring to late summer and into winter.

Offers step-by-step guidance on planting, propagation and pruning, and how to deal with common pests and diseases. This title includes instructions on using roses for hedging and ground cover, and combining them with other plants. It explains how to use modern roses to their best advantage, and features a directory of over 40 varieties.

Whether you're a novice gardener or have been growing plants for years, each season can bring new dilemmas that need addressing. This title includes chapters on planning and assessing the garden site; the hard landscape; lawns; the ornamental garden; the kitchen garden; the water garden; pruning and training; garden problems; and garden equipment.

Andrew Mikolajski s "Garden Design" offers a complete breakdown of the process involved in creating a garden, from making an initial assessment of the site s possibilities to applying design principles and choosing plants and landscaping materials. It is aimed at amateurs who have no previous knowledge of garden-making, but will also be of value to professionals entering the trade. Most books on garden design are either very technical or are predominantly picture books. This manual is different. A lively and provocative read, it is full of handy hints and tips for creating the perfect outdoor...