Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening [Hardcover]

Carroll C. Calkins (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1996

Providing guidance on a wide range of garden types from small backyard plots to country acreage, an in-depth reference offers straightforward information on such topics as plants, pest-control, fertilizer, and environmental awareness.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Updated from the 1978 original. In this edition about 20 percent of the information has been altered to include means of controlling pests, weeds, and diseases utilizing less harmful chemicals, and more advanced charts that include new varieties of flora. Of the first edition LJ said, "provides a good, solid introduction to almost every aspect of gardening likely to be considered by the average homeowner" ( LJ 10/1/78).-- MR
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Reader's Digest; 1ST edition (December 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895770466
• ISBN-13: 978-0895770462
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #355,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most complete and authorative book ever., August 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening (Hardcover)

This book is, complete, easy to use, and extremely helpful. It is good for people who are beginning gardeners or as a reference to a master gardener. I hope that it comes back into print.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference easy to read detailed information, July 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening (Hardcover)

I would like to know if the book has been revised and if so, the ISBN number available. I have been using this book for over 10 years and find it to be extremely resourceful. I would like to buy a similar book for a friend, but have not found any that compare to Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Out of print but not out of date, May 28, 2009

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Irene Harper (Mid-south USA) - See all my reviews
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From the beginner to the experienced gardener, you won't find a better guide to gardening. Helps to identify plants, growing conditions for each plant and suggests good layout ideas. Worth taking a chance on buying a used one but I recommend the hardcover, you will be referring to it a lot.