The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing Hardcover | 4-color throughout The first fully comprehensive gardening guide from the legendary Martha Stewart in more than 30 years, with everything you need to know to curate a beautiful, thriving garden Master the art of gardening with Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: an in-depth guide that will teach you the knowledge and skills to cultivate a flourishing garden. From understanding soil composition to learning about different types of plants and gardening methods, you’ll discover the secrets to creating a stunning outdoor oasis. Martha covers: the nuances of careful planning soil testing drainage watering and rainfall understanding plant hardiness zones the art of choosing the healthiest plants for your specific climate.