There are no stupid questions here. Everyone has to start somewhere, after all. In The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, Sean and Allison Mc Manus, the gardening pros behind the popular website and podcast Spoken Garden, answer all of your questions and more.Caring for outdoor plantings can be intimidating, especially if the process is completely new to you. Before running to the hardware store to stock up on plastic bags of mulch and tools you don’t really need, arm yourself with the know-how to plant and tend outdoor areas correctly and safely. Doing so saves you time, money, and energyand helps make the process a whole lot more fun! With help from this easy-to-follow beginner gardening guide, you’ll learn: Tips for selecting the best plantsand flowers for your growing conditions The best planting techniques for different types of plants How to mulch trees, shrubs, and gardenbeds correctly Pruning dos and don’ts for common garden plants Ways to keep weeds out of outdoor areaswithout using synthetic herbicides How to recognize and manage different pests and diseases naturally Insider tips on everything from the difference between annuals and perennialsto choosing the best organic fertilizer Plus, you’ll find time-managementadvice and tips for effective, resource-conscious gardening You will close the book not only knowing how to care for your homes outdoor plantings using earth-friendly methods, but also knowingthe satisfaction of a beautiful, all-natural landscape. This book is part of The First-Time Gardener Guide series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables. Each book in The First-Time Gardener Guide series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information thats presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.
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