Product Description

Every year in the UK we spend a fortune on plants for our gardens. So looking after them has to be a good idea. This book shows the gardener how to make sure that the shiny perfect plant they brought home from the garden centre stays that way in their own garden. The fact is that healthy plants resist pests and disease and harsh conditions, so treating them correctly is a major issue. Here we cover the fundamental conditions needed for plant health including soil, position, climate conditions and maintenance. Healthy Plants also covers issues of feeding, transplanting, pruning, potting and protecting from pests and diseases. All without using chemicals. Healthy Plants is endorsed by the HDRA and the Soil Association, so you know you can trust all the organic advice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #673509 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Daily Express 1 May 2004
Alan Titchmarsh in the Daily Express said: These handy Green Essentials guides are ideal...easy to follow and full of advice.

From the Publisher
Impact books reflect the needs of today’s readers for concise, practical information on the subjects that matter to them. We specialize in publishing books that make accessing this information easier than ever – together with clear and accurate guidance, we provide action lists, top tips and details of where to find additional information all in one compact, superb value package.

About the Author
Laurie Brown is a professional land-based scientist with over 20 years experience in horticulture gained both in the UK and overseas. He has lectured at national horticultural colleges and now works as a freelance horticulture and management consultant.

Customer Reviews

A really useful little guide!
This is a really good resource for all those that want to find out ways of encouraging thier garden to flourish.

It tells you about the different types of soils, how to improve them and what plants are best to grow in them and it also tells you how to maintain your soil.

It also has whole sections on how to make sure that your plants are getting just enough water and sunshine.

I thought I was past reading anything that I didn't already know in a gardening book but this little organic guide has proven me wrong.