Gardening Through the Year

Successful gardening depends on good timing-knowing what to do when. With this revised, easy-to-use gardener's companion, you can plan the year's horticultural tasks and get ahead in the garden whatever the season. Gardening Through the Year is clearly laid out and completely practical in approach. For each month there are specific tasks for every part of the garden from trees to lawns, at-a-glance checklists, expert plant advice, and invaluable "Get Ahead" and "Last Chance" features. With more than 1,000 full-color photographs, this is the garden reference book that not only tells you what to do when, but also shows you how to do it.Ian Spence is an author, prolific gardener, and expert plantsman based in Rutland, England. He worked for many years in Barnsdale, Rutland, preparing weekly projects for the BBC's Gardeners' World program. Ian regularly broadcasts on radio, as well as writing and lecturing widely throughout the country.