Jane Edmanson’s Working Manual for Gardeners

A Month-by-Month Easy-Reference Guide to Practical Tasks to Do in the Garden.

For many gardeners, knowing just when to do what in the garden can be the most mystifying part of all. Yet, driven as they are by the seasons, gardens are made or marred by the timing of our activities.

In this working manual for Australian gardeners, Jane Edmanson draws on her vast experience to explain exactly when to:

• sow seeds • plant seedlings • plant for colour • pot up
• move • feed • water • prune • deadhead • harvest
• preserve • tie back • de-bud • leave dry • stake
• propagate • lift and divide • mulch • compost • watch for pests • prepare soil • lay, mow and revitalise lawns and much, much more.

Covering the whole gamut of the garden – from flowers, shrubs and trees to fruit, vegetables, herbs, lawns and soils – Jane also offers inspiration, new ideas and helpful hints along the way.

All this in a clearly organised, month-by-month format, with an up-front guide to each month’s main activities, a detailed focus and a wealth of practical tips graphically coded for quick reference, as well as charts, tables, helpful illustrations and a complete index.

With this manual, success and enjoyment are guaranteed throughout the gardening year.