If you long to have a beautiful garden, whether that means flowers or vegetables to you... Then this book will be of real interest to you. If you have that "yearning" inside you to start (or improve) your garden, you don't need any "reasons". But sometimes the thought does come up -- why do we garden at all? I mean, after all, we can buy flowers at the store, can't we? We can certainly get our vegetables at the store. But you and I know it's not that simple, don't we? There's something thrilling, even inspiring, about having a garden of your own. For centuries, many people have known...The Irresistible Attraction Of Gardening...Maybe it's the same for you...You picture yourself in your own garden. It's peaceful in the garden; you're surrounded by lush greenery, cool moist soil, and colorful explosions of flowers. The scent of the flowers and the soil is carried on the breeze that whispers through the garden. As you walk around, looking at the plants and flowers, you're amazed to think that you grew them from seeds and "starters", and that your care and work brought all this life into the world. Maybe you enjoy thinking of how it feels to gather up ripe tomatoes, crisp green beans, and sweet lettuce for your evening meal - from your own garden. There's nothing quite like the taste of food you grew yourself. Not only can you enjoy vine-ripened goodies that have the added flavor only nature can provide, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing that you grew your fruit and veggies on your own. And, don't forget, it’s convenient and pleasurable to have a variety of tasty treats growing in your own backyard. Not to mention the fact that it will save you money...but that's just a side benefit. Gardening is a great activity for reducing anxiety and reducing stress as you feel yourself getting closer to nature. But Isn't Gardening Hard To Do? If you've never gardened before, you might worry that it's difficult. On the contrary, gardening is easy when you follow a few gardening basics in this book. Anyone can do it with this book and you’ll see that before you know it, you’ll be out there putting your green thumb to work! If you're just starting out - or if you're trying to improve your existing garden...This book will help you answer questions like: - How to choose the right location for your garden. - Choosing the right spot based on the flowers you want to grow. - And turning it around - choosing your flowers based on the spot you have in which to grow them. - How to lay out a garden and why this step is so important. - The tools you need - as well as the ones you don't. - Using what you already have on hand; doing it the way it's always been done. - The secrets to removing weeds and grass from your garden. - How to prepare the land for the plants you want to grow. - The right way - and the wrong way - to plant your garden. - All about mulch; how to get it, the different kinds, you name it! - How to keep track of your plants - it's more important than you think! Different plants make different demands on your garden's soil…This book will show you how to keep it all under control. - Everything you need to know about maintaining your garden and keeping it bursting with life. - How to avoid being bugged by bugs; controlling insects the easy way. - The secrets of getting rid of fungal growth. - How and when to harvest vegetables! - How to grow long-lasting perennials - which ones to choose, and which to avoid. - The coveted list of "easy to grow" perennials. - The lowest cost gardening method of all - as close to free as you can get. - Creating your own "secret weapon" - making compost right in your backyard. ...All these questions and more are answered in this easy to-use guide that’s filled only with solid, useful instruction. This guide was created exactly for you to start enjoying your own garden bursting with life today.
