YATES GARDEN GUIDE

44th Edition

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New softcover book. First published 1895, this edition published 2015, 516 pages.

Australia's bestselling and most trusted gardening guide

Completely revised and updated, the 44th edition is a must-have for keen beginners and green thumbs alike, covering everything today's gardener wants to know, whether your garden is on a tiny balcony or in a big backyard.

Fully illustrated and detailing more than 1000 plant species, this book contains everything you need to know about growing trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, vegetables, herbs and fruit. Handy hints from Australia′s leading gardeners will save you time and money and brand-new problem-solving charts will help you identify and deal with pests and diseases. Chapters on designing and preparing a range of garden styles including organic, low-allergen and water-saving gardens, along with container gardens for courtyards and balconies, make this the essential companion for all Australian gardeners.

Including new ideas for today's gardener - such as adding chooks to your backyard; establishing a community garden; encouraging bees in the garden; growing microgreens; transplanting established plants with success; and a new herb-planting chart - the Guide also retains all its tried-and-true features.

Contents include:

• Planning and designing your garden
• Preparing and maintaining your garden
• Propagating plants
• Gardening for the kitchen
• Growing your garden
• with handy hints from Australia's top gardeners throughout the book
• Twelve-month gardening calendar for each of Australia's 4 climatic zones

with contributions from Allen Gilbert, Gordon Butler, Don Huxley, Judy Horton, Sam and Michael Yates, Donald Coles, Margaret Hanks, Bayer Australia Ltd, Kevin Handreck, Jim Fogarty, Annette McFarlane, Murray Hook and Geoff Miers.

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