South Carolina Master Gardener Training Manual - Paperback

by Terasa Lott (Editor), Cory Tanner (Editor)

The South Carolina Master Gardener Training Manual, now in its second edition, is a fundamental reference book for gardeners of all skill levels. Developed by Clemson Cooperative Extension to support the South Carolina Master Gardener Certification Program, this manual will walk you through each step of the gardening process, from soil preparation and planting to watering and pest management. Along the way, you'll learn how plants grow, how to plan a garden and select plants, when and how to use fertilizers and pesticides, how to care for a healthy lawn, and how to address dozens of common gardening problems and questions.

This edition features hundreds of full-color images, including over 100 new hand-drawn illustrations, along with reference tables, useful charts, and knowledge collected by the state's leading experts in botany and horticulture to help you create a healthy, thriving garden or landscape. The South Carolina Master Gardener Training Manual is an essential reference for anyone interested in gardening in South Carolina and beyond.