AHS New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques

Ellen C. Wells

A new gardening book has hit the shelves, just in time for your customers to review by the next growing season. The “American Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques” was compiled to meet the needs of a new generation of gardeners, offering a comprehensive guide to modern, best-practice gardening techniques.

Using more than 2,000 easy-to-follow, step-by-step color illustrations and 200 full-color photographs, the encyclopedia outlines the key skills and concepts that every gardener needs to be successful. The encyclopedia leads off with gardening basics, such as tools, techniques, soil, composting, pests and weeds. From there the book explores numerous topics such as choosing the right plants for various types of gardens, alternatives to lawns, landscaping, the technology and design of water gardens, garden lighting, organic gardening, everyday garden maintenance and ways to extend your gardening season.