Description: The Gardening 101 stories are a familiar feature of Martha Stewart Living, and they have won wide popularity with their practical and project-oriented approach to gardening This book takes that as its key and offers a basic course in gardening skills, It teaches not by theorizing, but through manageable lessons, each of which is shared within the space of 1 or 2 spreads. Each lesson attacks a different aspect of garden-making in a pragmatic, step-by-step fashion; together, they take readers through the essential points of the whole process. In Planning and Design are tips on choosing a garden that's right for you, plant selection, creating a structure, and developing a personal palette; Plants, Planting, and Care features a guide to gardener's Latin, and specific advice for planting annuals, perennials, bulbs, and trees. In the appendix, the reader learns about tools (selection and care), soil, watering, propagation, and mulch.

The information in Gardening 101 will be basic enough to suit novices, but yet personal and fresh, offering new insights to expert gardeners as well. Martha's own passion for gardening, and her distinctive vision, will be reflected in the book's lush and inspiring photographs. The message of Gardening 101 is that there is potential in every garden, and for all gardeners; this book shows them how to realize it.

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