The Complete Australian Gardener
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For every Australian who has ever knelt in the dirt and wondered why their garden refuses to cooperate, The Complete Australian Gardener is the definitive answer. This authoritative compendium marshals the combined expertise of ten seasoned horticulturalists — including Judy Moore, Pamela Harrison, and Rolfe Bradley — to present a sweeping, practical guide to cultivating thriving gardens across Australia's uniquely diverse climates and landscapes. From soil preparation and plant selection to pest management and seasonal care, the text instructs readers with clarity and confidence, covering both ornamental and productive gardens with equal rigour. Produced with the assistance of the editors of the Encyclopedia of Australian Gardening, this volume carries the weight of institutional horticultural knowledge while remaining deeply accessible to the everyday gardener. Its multi-author approach brings a breadth of regional expertise that few single-author guides can match, making it as relevant to a subtropical garden in Queensland as to a temperate plot in Victoria or Tasmania. Whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned green thumb, this landmark reference will leave you wondering just how much more your Australian garden is truly capable of.
Author: Judy Moore, Pamela Harrison, Mark Monfries, Helen Simon, Cass Clarke, Ray Best, Rob Whelan, Gene Simpson, Marjorie Massey, Rolfe Bradley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Bay Books, Sydney and London
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For every Australian who has ever knelt in the dirt and wondered why their garden refuses to cooperate, The Complete Australian Gardener is the definitive answer. This authoritative compendium marshals the combined expertise of ten seasoned horticulturalists — including Judy Moore, Pamela Harrison, and Rolfe Bradley — to present a sweeping, practical guide to cultivating thriving gardens across Australia's uniquely diverse climates and landscapes. From soil preparation and plant selection to pest management and seasonal care, the text instructs readers with clarity and confidence, covering both ornamental and productive gardens with equal rigour. Produced with the assistance of the editors of the Encyclopedia of Australian Gardening, this volume carries the weight of institutional horticultural knowledge while remaining deeply accessible to the everyday gardener. Its multi-author approach brings a breadth of regional expertise that few single-author guides can match, making it as relevant to a subtropical garden in Queensland as to a temperate plot in Victoria or Tasmania. Whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned green thumb, this landmark reference will leave you wondering just how much more your Australian garden is truly capable of.