Synopsis
Alan imparts a lifetime of expertise in these practical guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. As Alan says “Gardening is one of the best and most fulfilling activities on earth, but it can sometimes seem complicated and confusing. Large gardening books can be rather daunting and it can seem that you have to wade through loads of information to find what you need. Sometimes a smaller book devoted to one particular subject fits the bill better.”

Now the How to Garden books are here to help, the first six titles cover some of the most popular gardening topics:

Container Gardening - Expert advice on hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and sink gardens, from what container to use and which plants go with which whether it be bulbs, climbers or fruit and vegetables, and how to arrange them for maximum visual impact.

Garden Design - Covers everything from the initial planning of your garden on paper to how to make your design a reality with planting, laying and construction guides.

Gardening in the Shade - Helpful solutions to the problem of shady spots, and handy tips on how to make the most of these notoriously difficult areas.

Lawns and Patios – A comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining lawns and hard surfaces including both creative design features and practical advice on seasonal care, feeding and watering as well as labour-saving methods.

Pruning and Training - Deals with the basic skills that every gardener needs to know and understand. Think about what you're trying to achieve, whether it be formative shaping of the plant, maintenance, renewal or rejuvenation. Look at the best tools available for the job and the different techniques to use.

Vegetables and Herbs - Learn all the tricks to grow vegetables from seed, maintain mature plants, keep the pests at bay and produce a sustainable crop in your vegetable garden.

With step-by-step diagrams and easy to follow instructions Alan’s How To Garden books will guide gardeners through the basic skills and advanced techniques they need to create and maintain their dream garden.

Hot Brands Verdict

We have embraced gardening here at Hot Brands, it may not be the most obvious activity you rush to do at weekends, but more and more people are realising the benefits of growing their own herbs and vegetables, the beauty of their own flowers blooming, and the obvious advantage of being outside in the fresh air.

This collection of titles from gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh is a very cost effective way of building your knowledge, and focusing on your particular gardening interests. Whether you want to design a garden, grow your own vegetables, or create a container garden, there is an abundance of valuable information.

Each guide is like a Masterclass with Alan, packed full of helpful advice, step-by-step diagrams and easy to follow instructions, a comprehensive A-Z of everything you need to know about each particular gardening topic. Highly recommended.

Buy Alan Titchmarsh How to Garden: Garden Design from Amazon.co.uk