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Description |
Bob Flowerdew has little time for hard work. He prefers to enjoy his garden
and enlist nature's help in its upkeep. In The No-Work Garden he shares his
revolutionary approach to garden design and maintenance. The novice and
experienced gardener alike will uncover a mine of labour-saving tips for all
parts of the garden, as well as no-nonsense advice on the hardest task of
all - deciding what you want and how hard you are prepared to work for it.
Bob advocates 'keeping your eye on the ball': if you want tasty veg, but
your neighbour grows prize-winning specimens, don't be distracted. A
superlative straight-talker, Bob exposes the burdensome weight of convention
and professional advice; as most gardeners don't require the highest yields,
they can avoid much unnecessary work while keeping to organic methods. They
can also avoid countless chores by performing crucial tasks well; a good
mulch reduces the need for weeding and watering, and prompt pruning stops
pests and diseases. Choose plants that thrive locally, welcome wildlife and
trust in nature. While you lean contemplatively on your hoe, seeds will
germinate and plants will grow, flower and fruit all around you. |
