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The book has been written with a practical approach towards theoretical understanding of gardening like definition, important concept, essential points and plants of gardening also aims at providing knowledge about the various kinds of different skills to be developed.

This book is self-sufficient and will be very useful for learners and teacher trainers this. Book will focus on the maximum level of the gardening skill, which is very essential to all new learner and those who have been interest in gardening. It will also help you to minimize the hard work of gardening in and maximize the pleasure and output of it.

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. History of gardening. 3. Definition of garden. 4. Importance of gardening. 5. Site selection. 6. Soil. 7. Climate. 8. Methods of irrigation. 9. Drainage. 10. Tools and equipments. 11. Types of garden. 12. Feature compose a garden. 13. The lawn. 14. Creepers and climbers. 15. Herbs and shrubs. Foliage and shade plants. 16. Bulb / corms. 17. Ornamental plants / evergreen plants. 18. Water plants. 19. Pots and potted plants. 20. Seed sowing (growing from seed). 21. Propagation by root, stem, stem root, leaves layering, dividing, budding, grafting. 22. Pruning and pinching. 23. Topiary. 24. Prevention before natural disaster. 25. Disease, pests and weeds. 26. Compost. 27. Care and up keeps of garden. 28. Kitchen garden. Gardening tips. Gardening terms. References.