The first Garden Expert was published 50 years ago & has taught generations how to garden. It has sold over 5 million copies & has been translated into 27 languages. It is the world's best-selling introduction to gardening. But the world has changed & so has gardening. We still need to know the basic facts, but there are also new varieties & new techniques such as no-digging & no-weeding. Also we are much more conscious of the environment
- safety, pollution, the birds & butterflies & the other wildlife which come into our garden, etc. The Green Garden Expert sets out what you need to know in order to look after your garden. It also shows you how to care for wildlife, the environment & your own well-being. Whether you decide upon a completely organic approach or prefer to take just a few steps along the environmentally-friendly road, The Green Garden Expert explains the options. It shows you how to choose the right plants for the right place, & how to plant & care for flowers, trees, shrubs, fruit, vegetables & wild flowers. It shows you how to tackle weeds, pests & other problems, how to attract & identify birds & butterflies, & also how to avoid becoming one of the 400, 000 garden casualties which occur every year. It's not only for organic gardeners
- it is for everyone who wants an up-to-date general gardening guide with the environment in mind. There is information on safety as well as sowing, on birds & butterflies as well as beans
- Dr Hessayon