The Practical Australian Gardener

Name: The Practical Australian Gardener
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140118315
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Seasonal Tasks Using Sensible Organic Methods

By Peter Cundall

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The Practical Australian Gardener by Peter Cundall is a comprehensive guide aimed at gardening enthusiasts in Australia. It provides month-by-month advice on a variety of gardening tasks, from planting and pruning to disease and pest control. Filled with practical tips, the book is tailored to the unique climatic conditions of Australia, making it an invaluable resource for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for gardening in the unique Australian climate. Written by a well-known gardening expert, it offers practical advice tailored for both novice and seasoned gardeners, with tips on plant care, soil health, and sustainable gardening practices specific to Australia.

The Practical Australian Gardener

Provides a guide to flower and vegetable gardens, house plants, home orchards and landscaping in each month of the gardening year. The guide also contains advice on drip irrigation, keeping dogs, cats and possums out of the garden, sloping sites, and pest control without poisons.

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The Practical Australian Gardener provides a comprehensive guide to flower and vegetable gardens, house plants, home orchards, and landscaping for each month of the gardening year.

It also offers valuable advice on drip irrigation, strategies for keeping dogs, cats, and possums out of the garden, as well as tips for managing sloping sites.

Additionally, the book addresses pest control methods that do not rely on poisons, offering a more environmentally-friendly approach to gardening.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Practical Australian Gardener by Peter Cundall is lauded for its comprehensive gardening advice tailored to Australian conditions. Reviewers appreciate the author's extensive horticultural knowledge, his pragmatic approach, and his clear, engaging writing style. It is recommended for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking practical, season-specific guidance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140118315

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2002

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Peter Cundall was born in Manchester in 1927 and came to Australia in 1950. He has been gardening since he was a child, and worked for more than thirty years as a professional landscaper. After being awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 1974, he travelled the world studying landscaping, design and organic methods. He writes gardening columns for several newspapers and magazines, and since 1990 has been the presenter of ABC TV's popular Gardening Australia program. Peter Cundall lives on a self-sufficient property in Tasmania with his wife Tina. He has seven sons.