The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing Hardcover | 4-color throughout The first fully comprehensive gardening guide from the legendary Martha Stewart in more than 30 years, with everything you need to know to curate a beautiful, thriving garden Master the art of gardening with Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: an in-depth guide that will teach you the knowledge and skills to cultivate a flourishing garden. From understanding soil composition to learning about different types of plants and gardening methods, you’ll discover the secrets to creating a stunning outdoor oasis. Martha covers: the nuances of careful planning soil testing drainage watering and rainfall understanding plant hardiness zones the art of choosing the healthiest plants for your specific climate Plus, all different kinds of plants like: annuals, perennials, and bulbs succulents and cacti vegetable and herb gardens trees and shrubs