Whether you want to liven up your borders, grow your own produce, or create a haven for wildlife, Gardening Made Simple is packed with tips and tricks to help you along the way. In this special edition from the makers of Easy Gardens.
Welcome to Gardening MADE SIMPLE
GETTING STARTED
Your guide to getting GREEN FINGERS • As the saying goes, you reap what you sow – but where to start and what to grow?
Essential GARDEN TOOLS • Ensuring that you have the right equipment to hand will make gardening easier and much more enjoyable
Growing FROM SEEDS • With the right care and conditions, you can grow all manner of plants from seed… and it’s easy on your wallet, too
Growing FROM BULBS • Planting bulbs is an easy way to bring beautiful bursts of colour to your garden from spring to autumn
Know your SOIL TYPE • The key to a beautiful garden and productive veg plot is maintaining a healthy soil. Use this simple guide to find out how to get the most out of yours
FOOLPROOF pruning • There’s more to pruning than chopping everything in sight. Our guide tells you all you need to know
Tackling WEEDS • We show you how to get rid of these invaders, and stop them spreading and taking over your flower beds
Fertiliser FOR FREE • Try these simple and cheap methods and learn how to nourish your plants on a budget
50 easy plants for FUSS-FREE GARDENING • Hectic lifestyle? Low-maintenance plants are a simple solution, leaving more time to relax in your beautiful plot
ASK THE EXPERTS • Garden designer Catherine Clancy is here to help you make the best use of your outdoor space and solve your late-winter queries
PROJECTS & GUIDES
Your essential guide to COMPOST • Turn your garden waste into a budget friendly soil improver and help your plants to flourish and thrive as a result
HOW TO… USE A GREENHOUSE • Don’t be afraid to take your growing to the next step with a greenhouse. Here’s everything you need to know
Create your dream outdoor space with our brand-new title! • As the warmer weather brings with it the opportunity for outdoor entertaining, why not get a headstart on building the garden of your dreams? From design ideas to planting tips, we’ve got you covered!
DESIGN YOUR perfect border • Garden designer Tabi Jackson Gee lays out six border styles that you can plant in spring to reap the benefits next year
Easy LAWN CARE tips • These essential treatments will keep your grass in good health over winter
How to CHOOSE A TREE • There is a tree to suit every garden. Follow our guide of dos and don’ts to select the perfect specimen for your space
GROW VEG in POTS • You don’t need a huge garden–organic food grower Claire Ratinon shows how to grow a plentiful supply in pots
The beginner’s guide to… NO-DIG GARDENING • The trend for no-dig gardening is really taking off. Let’s get you started…
HOW TO Plant a wildflower MEADOW • You don’t need rolling fields to enjoy the romance of a wildlife-rich meadow. All you need is a small sunny spot in the garden
The beginner’s guide to… ECO GARDENING • Small changes make a big difference to your garden’s impact on the environment
Create your dream outdoor space with our brand-new title! • As the warmer weather brings with it the opportunity for outdoor entertaining, why not get a headstart on building the garden of your dreams? From design ideas to planting tips, we’ve got you covered!
Create a bee-friendly garden • Create a buzz and protect our pollinators in your plot this summer with nectar-rich plants
HOW TO BUILD A POND • Attract wildlife, such as frogs, dragonflies and newts into...