The Gardener’s Yearbook: A month-by-month guide to getting the most out of your plot

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One of the keys to happy gardening is knowing what to do and when for the best results. In this handy guide, experienced horticulturalist Martyn Cox takes you through the gardening year, month by month, offering wise, clear and helpful advice on the essential tasks and how to avoid problems along the way.

No matter the size of the plot, nor the expertise of the gardener, The Gardener’s Yearbook is the perfect handbook to return to throughout the seasons, with tips including:

How to get your lawn into shape for the summer

When you should plant lilies, roses and sweet peas

How and when to harvest and store your fruit and vegetables

When to prepare containers for winter

How to fit a water butt and start a compost bin

An easy-to-follow crop planner

The specially commissioned linocuts that are featured throughout are by artist Heather Tempest-Elliott.