How to Grow Practically Everything

Growing plants is easy when you know how. Most plants will flourish with just a little help, and you don’t need any special skills to sow seeds to create beds brimming with flowers and vegetables, or to pot up containers to paint your patio with color. Follow the step-by-step guides to grow almost anything your heart desires, from spring bulbs and easy-care shrubs in a border, to a tiny orchard or bed filled with tasty root crops. To make life even easier, we’ve included lots of hints and tips to make sure that your plants thrive. And if you need inspiration when choosing a plant for a particular place or purpose, take a look at the “Selections” spreads, which showcase a range of options. The book is split into eight chapters: the first is an introduction to plants and soil—a good starting point for beginners before planning or planting. The following chapters offer a feast of ideas for different areas of the garden, fruit and vegetable plot, and your home. There is also a chapter on water and wildlife gardening. Browse through to see what intrigues you, and use the quick checklists to discover how much time each project will take, and the tools and plants you will need. To conclude, there’s advice on garden care and maintenance, as well as tips on keeping pests and diseases at bay, equipping you with everything you need to know to create a beautiful, bountiful garden.