The Gardeners' Book is the green-fingered friend that every novice gardener needs when embarking on a new project, or just for inspiration on how to rejuvenate or improve an existing garden. A celebration of the wonderful and ancient art of gardening, The Gardeners' Book also contains a wealth of practical tips. Including: fascinating facts, gardening lore and history; garden games; make your garden the most impressive in the street; how to make and nuture a compost heap; when to sow a lawn; how to keep tools in pristine condition; and planning your garden to maximum effect. From allotment gardening to tending the topiary and from greenhouse to greenfly, The Gardeners' Book will inspire and spur you on to greater things.