First Time Gardener: Growing Plants & Flowers

All the know-how you need to plant and tend outdoor areas using eco-friendly methodsSean McManus, Allison McManus There are no stupid questions here. Everyone has to start somewhere, after all. In The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, Sean and Allison McManus, the gardening pros behind the popular website and podcast Spoken Garden, answer all of your questions and more. Caring for outdoor plantings can be intimidating, especially if the process is completely new to you. Before running to the hardware store to stock up on plastic bags of mulch and tools you don’t really need, arm yourself with the know-how to plant and tend outdoor areas correctly and safely. Doing so saves you time, money, and energy—and helps make the process a whole lot more fun! With help from this easy-to-follow beginner gardening guide, you’ll learn:  Tips for selecting the best plants and flowers for your growing conditions  The best planting techniques for different types of plants How to mulch t