My Gardening Year

Combining beauty with practicality, and written by one of Australia's leading horticultural authorities, My Gardening Year will appeal to novices and old gardening hands alike. Full of solid and reliable advice to help the gardener get the most from their plants and gardens, this information-packed book has been updated for modern conditions, taking into account concerns about water, climate change and sustainability. Which is the best month to prune spring-flowering shrubs? What's flowering in December? What can be done to treat pests such as aphids, and diseases such as mildew? The answers to every conceivable practical gardening question are easily accessible in this month-by-month guide, illustrated with photographs and Shirley's own beautiful line drawings.