From gardening techniques, planning and maintenance to growing plants, fruits or vegetables, create a thriving garden by following unrivalled advice. This new edition is fully updated to include new styles, plants and the latest developments in horticulture, including organic gardening and the effects of global warming. Whatever your level of skill in the great outdoors, expert tips and guidance from editor Christopher Brickell and his team of specialist contributors will help you create and keep your perfect garden all year round. It burgeons with helpfulness." Country Life "Tells you everything you need to know." The Guardian 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