“Gardeners just starting out will earn a sense of accomplishment and a good dose of knowledge.” —Booklist Every new gardener has to start somewhere—and the process can be intimidating. Knowing when and what to plant, how to care for the plants once they’re in the ground, and how to keep pests and diseases away is a lot to take on. Luckily, Daryl Beyers—an expert from the New York Botanical Garden—has written what will be a go-to resource for decades to come. The New Gardener’s Handbook is a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of gardening, based on the introductory gardening class that Beyers teaches at NYBG. Readers will learn about soil, plant selection, propagation, planting and mulching, watering and feeding, pruning, and weeds, pests, and diseases. The information applies to both ornamental and edible plants. Featuring inspiring photography and helpful illustrations, The New Gardener’s Handbook gives home gardeners a foundation upon which they can grow, and encourages them to apply the lessons they’ve learned in an intuitive, natural way.

Step-by-step guide to creating garden designs that includes instructions for blueprints, using patterns, and measuring.

Gardening is a wonderful art and a complex science, and this lavishly illustrated volume shows how the world's greatest gardeners have combined the elements of both in creating the most magnificent gardens in the world. Destined to be a classic, "The Principles of Gardening" examines the art and science of gardening from every possible point of view: horticultural, historical, aesthetic, and practical.