This manual of gardening techniques offers a guide to garden maintenance and plantcare throughout the seasons. It ranges from preparing seed beds, potting cuttings and tying climbers, to grafting trees, making compost and pruning ornamental shrubs. All aspects of gardening are covered, including trees and shrubs, annuals and perennials, bulbs, alpines, fruit and vegetables, and the manual contains in-depth features on lawns, greenhouses and water gardens. There is also general advice on tools, machinery, design issues and garden features. In addition, the book contains information on recommended plants, and is illustrated with many artworks and photographs.