Yates Garden Guide 2011

This special anniversary edition features a pictorial history of Yates in Australia and a new chapter about changes in garden design over the last century, to inspire heritage traditions in the modern garden.

Fully illustrated and detailing more than 1000 plant species, this book contains everything you need to know about growing trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, vegetables, herbs and fruit.

Handy hints from Australia′s leading gardeners will save you time and money and brand-new problem-solving charts will help you identify and deal with pests and diseases.

Chapters on designing and preparing a range of garden styles including organic, low-allergen and water-saving gardens, along with container gardens for courtyards and balconies, make this the essential companion for all Australian gardeners.

About the Author

Yates is the largest manufacturer and marketer of garden products in Australia and New Zealand. Yates is part of DuluxGroup, a publicly-listed, Australasian-based company.

Yates′ products include seed, plant health, plant food, growing media, garden merchandise but the company has always had a values reputation as a supplier of good gardening information.

The Yates′ brand has been in existence for more than 120 years, and is supported by other well known brands such as Hortico, Thrive, Gro-Plus, Zero, Dynamic Lifter, Aquasol and Watkins.

Yates Garden Guide, first written in 1895, was given a special Award by the Horticultural Media Association to acknowledge the contribution the book has made during its more than 110 years of publication.