The American Horticultural Society, the world's leading authority on planning, creating, and caring for a garden, presents the AHS Gardening Manual. Beautifully illustrated and written in an informal style by experienced gardeners, this manual offers practical hands-on information on everything from garden style planning and plant choice to dealing with weeds and pests. Whether you want to grow flowers or vegetables, fruits or herbs, you'll find all the information you need in this easy-to-use format. Convenient "Tell Me Why" boxes and a special "Helping Hand" section anticipate and respond to the most frequently asked questions. Makes a great introduction for the beginner or an ideal reference for the more experienced gardener.