Houseplant Success

by Jackie Matthews

Published 30 April 2001
The books in the "Gardening Essentials" series cover all the main aspects of each of the subjects they cover. Offering illustrated step-by-step techniques, all levels of ability are considered, from the novice gardener to those with more experience. All levels of ability are considered, from the novice gardener to those with more experience, horticultural terms are explained and common names of plants are given in easy-to-follow charts. The books contain useful gardening knowledge, as well as tried and tested methods, current trends and thinking are also considered and should be useful for gardeners who are looking for a compact but comprehensive introduction to a particular gardening topic.

Low Maintenance Gardens

by Jackie Matthews

Published 31 August 2001
Many people would love to have a beautiful garden to enjoy throughout the seasons but are daunted by the thought of the time required to achieve and maintain it. This guide shows how you can have the garden of your dreams in under an hour a week. It is crammed with time and labour saving ideas, and recommends plants that require little attention. In addition there is a section that brings all the components of the low maintenance garden together in a series of inspirational garden designs.

The books in the "Gardening Essentials" series cover all the main aspects of each of the subjects they cover. Offering illustrated step-by-step techniques, all levels of ability are considered, from the novice gardener to those with more experience. All levels of ability are considered, from the novice gardener to those with more experience, horticultural terms are explained and common names of plants are given in easy-to-follow charts. The books contain useful gardening knowledge, as well as tried and tested methods, current trends and thinking are also considered and should be useful for gardeners who are looking for a compact but comprehensive introduction to a particular gardening topic.