Gardening for Beginners: The Basics and Beyond

Plants can add beauty to any space, no matter if it's a balcony, garden, or windowsill. The ability to grow and care for your own houseplants, fruit and vegetable plants, or flowers can have many mood-boosting effects. It can also help the environment by attracting more birds, bees and butterflies. The sheer amount of information available to gardeners can be overwhelming. This easy-to-follow ExpertTrack by BBC Gardeners'World will help you gain the confidence and knowledge necessary to ensure your plants thrive. This ExpertTrack will give you the basics of gardening and the environment each type needs to thrive. This ExpertTrack will explain how plants grow and change with the seasons. You will learn practical tips and techniques to help you grow your plants at home. Learn how to sow seeds and water plants. It's possible to accidentally kill your plants by being unsure of what they need. This ExpertTrack will help you understand the different needs of each plant type and how to adapt your cultivation methods accordingly. This course will cover the entire process of caring for plants from sowing seeds to feeding them through pinching, pruning and deadheading. Protect your plants from pests and disease. Plants are constantly exposed to different elements, insects, and environmental factors. This course will show you how to prevent pests and diseases from damaging your plants. It also teaches you what to do if something does go wrong. BBC Gardener's World Magazine experts share their knowledge. GardenersWorld.com is the preferred online destination for millions each month. The brand works with top gardening names and provides the knowledge needed to create beautiful gardens.