Reviews for The New Gardener: The Practical Guide to Gardening Basics

The average rating for The New Gardener: The Practical Guide to Gardening Basics based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-07-17 00:00:00 Scott Bedell I wasn't going to write a review for this book, but oh well, here we goes. The book is pretty good for a beginning gardener. It contains lot of useful information. It mostly is about gardening the ground not the containers (but it has a chapter on it). It isn't entirely about planting but also includes planning for garden). My favourite takeaway was for vegetable gardening. Other than that, the topics covered are: lawn, ponds and aquatic plants, fences, boundaries, patios, boundaries, greenhouse, and many basics. There is a topic in Appendices that deals with diseases and pest, but I found it too brief. Quite a good book to get started.

Review # 2 was written on 2012-09-08 00:00:00 Blera Kub Actually this is a very interesting book for someone who is new to gardening. The pictures are colorful and descriptive. Garden basics are included: site and exposure, weather, micro-climates and making the most of your soil; important issues that the newbie should remember. If you want some ideas that include beds and borders, paths, boundaries, and water features then this is a nice start. For the more advanced gardener it includes ideas for containers, edible gardening, greenhouses and transforming your lawn. As with anything outdoors you must remember plant zones and what is appropriate to plant for your area. A little weak in this area it is still a nice book to give as a gift. I intend on letting my daughter, who needs ideas for her house, use this enjoyable garden book.