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Yates Garden Guide 79th Edition (NZ Edition)

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Yates Garden Guide 79th Edition (NZ Edition) is a comprehensive gardening reference tailored for New Zealand. It offers insightful advice on plant care, garden design, and tackling common gardening challenges, making it an indispensable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners.
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You might like this book if you enjoy practical gardening advice tailored specifically for New Zealand conditions. With comprehensive tips on plant care, up-to-date suggestions for pest control, and new plant varieties to try, it's perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to make the most of their gardens.

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Yates Garden Guide 79th Edition (NZ Edition), by Yates, is an invaluable resource that has stood the test of time, remaining one of New Zealand's most trusted guides for gardeners of all skill and experience levels. This latest edition builds upon a legacy of excellence by offering the most comprehensive, reliable, and practical advice for all aspects of gardening tailored to New Zealand's unique climate and conditions.

This fully revised edition delves into detailed guidance on how to cultivate a wide variety of plant species, from trees and shrubs to vines, flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruit. Every chapter is filled with expert knowledge, ensuring that whether you're starting a new garden or enhancing an existing one, you will find invaluable tips and solutions.

The 79th edition features:

  • New and improved recommendations for pest and disease control, including updated problem-solving charts that help you identify and manage common garden issues effectively.
  • Insightful tips on keeping chickens, detailing how they can benefit your garden and reduce kitchen waste.
  • Step-by-step guidance on establishing a community garden, fostering a sense of community and sharing the joy of gardening with neighbours.
  • Strategies for encouraging bees in your garden, vital for pollination and maintaining biodiversity.
  • Advice on growing microgreens, perfect for urban gardeners or those wanting to maximise their growing space.
  • Detailed instructions on transplanting to ensure your plants thrive in their new environments.
  • A new herb planting and growing chart, so you can easily determine the best times to plant and harvest your herbs.
  • Invaluable hints and tips from some of New Zealand's top gardeners, bringing you their wisdom and experience.

Enhanced with beautiful imagery and easy-to-follow instructions, Yates Garden Guide 79th Edition (NZ Edition) truly is an indispensable guide for every New Zealand gardener. Whether you are a novice gardener or have years of experience, this book will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create a flourishing and vibrant garden.

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Yates Garden Guide 79th Edition (NZ Edition) is praised for being a comprehensive and invaluable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners in New Zealand. Reviewers appreciate its detailed information on local gardening conditions, practical advice, and the inclusion of new gardening trends and tips. The book's clear layout and accessible writing style make it a go-to reference, earning high recommendations from gardening enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460753125

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 August 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 1144g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Yates is the number-one bestselling gardening brand in Australia and New Zealand. In 1895 Arthur Yates saw the need for a publication that answered gardeners' questions so he wrote the first Yates Garden Guide, a comprehensive gardening book that is still published more than 125 years later.

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