Many homes in the UK have gardens, varying from ‘pocket-sized’ to large estates, and many people now also have access to allotments and community gardens. But how can you make the most of your garden, and where do you start, if, like many people, you have no knowledge of the basics?

Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide is packed full of information for every type of beginner gardener, from designing and planting up your garden to gardening indoors, there is something for everyone. Written by an experienced garden journalist, this book is a no-nonsense guide, using common plant names rather than Latin names, and includes a gardener’s dictionary to unravel the jargon.

There are useful tips to minimise your impact on the environment and use the ecology of your garden to reduce pests instead of resorting to chemicals. With chapters covering vegetables, fruits and herbs, bedding plants, lawn care and propagation this book will be an essential companion for anyone that wants to take up gardening.