Product Description

Weeds are plants growing in the wrong place. Here's how to recognize, prevent, eradicate - or learn to live with - your unwelcome guests. Get to the root of any weed problem with Ken Thompson. With his blend of witty, down-to-earth advice and solid scientific practice, Ken explains how weeds populate your pots, paving, beds and borders and shows how to prevent them taking over - or opt for complete eradication. A 'rogue's gallery' helps you separate the true thugs from the more benign pests, and reveals how to integrate some weeds into a garden ecosystem. With eco-friendly solutions for environmentally responsible gardeners, this is the practical and achievable guide to winning the war against weeds.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #47719 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Review
When it comes to waging war against weeds, this could well be the strongest weapon in your armoury --Amateur Gardening, March 21, 2009

Entertaining --Country Living, July 1, 2009

The witty and accesible text will encourage both the novice and the more experienced gardener to tackle the weeds in their garden. --Organic Garden and Home, June 1, 2009

About the Author
Ken Thompson is a plant ecologist and senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield. He writes regularly for gardening magazines, promoting the science behind gardening to the general reader. His previous books include An Ear to The Ground, No Nettles Required and Compost.

Customer Reviews

JN
Whilst this book is good for beginners, covering the standard weed varieties and the best means of eradication, it is not that extensive in its coverage. I bought the book to identify weeds which I have running riot, but I do not recognise; none of which were in this book. Therefore I am still in the dark as to what they are and how to deal with them. If you are looking for an extensive catalogue of weed varieties, this is not the book for you. If you are looking for a guide to dealing with MOST of the common weeds, then this book will be fine.

The Book of Weeds
I was always hanging back with weeding, in case I pulled a good plant. Well that is my excuse for a weedy garden.
This book clarifies what is a weed, and what is not. Also, I find the best elimination is not always to pull it out. Sometimes this makes things worse.

Good illustrations and clear text

The book of weeds
The reason I purchased this book was for really useful tips for eradicating problem perenial weeds. Unfortunately the book did not come up to expectations. Nothing new was given with regard to eliminating bindweed or deep rooted weeds.