"Packed with tips and tricks to get your green fingers going straight away, this beautifully illustrated
little book will help you make the most of your outdoor space, even if you’ve only got a tiny
windowbox. Aimed at the first-time homeowner or renter with little or no gardening know-how, it
contains a wealth of information on how to make your garden grow and your balcony bloom, from
early analysis of the soil to find out which plants will do best, to fixing that weed-covered wilderness of
a backyard you’ve inherited and starting to grow your own fruit and veg. With tips on garden design
and how to conquer common pests and diseases, this is a crash course in getting your outdoor space
sorted, and also contains information on houseplants so you can bring a little bit of the outdoors in"