Matt Collins

Make more of the outdoors with fifty new projects to engage in throughout the year. In this easy-to-follow illustrated guide, Head Gardener Matt Collins teaches us how to build, plant and enjoy our gardens. The perfect gift for any green-fingered adventurer who wants to make the most out of their garden. Matt Collins lends his expert voice to help readers discover joy in the garden: transforming even the smallest of spaces into an exciting new activity.
Engage with wildlife, discover the importance of weeds, and turn over a sustainable new leaf. Includes: DESIGN: Plan your garden journey, create 'no-dig' borders, make a gravel garden, get creative with containers and pots PLANTS: Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, evergreens, bulbs, easy vegetables, succulent plants and more - plus create cut and dried flowers FEATURES: Layer bulbs in a pot, make a cold frame, plant up a window box, wire a wall or fence, make a sandpit WILDLIFE: Make a mini pond, create a log pile and other habitats, attract birds and pollinators, sow wildflowers GROW: Sow seeds, grow climbing roses, divide and multiply perennials, take a root cutting SUSTAINABILITY: Add mulch, make a water butt, harvest and collect seeds, make your own fertilizer, make a compost bin, make leaf mould, sow green manure With projects suitable for a quick lunchbreak or a larger, more focused session, this beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for gardeners at any skill level.