- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: BBC Books; Reprint edition (4 Feb 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0563384522
- ISBN-13: 978-0563384526
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 19 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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225,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #28 in Books > Home & Garden > Gardening > Decking, Patios & Furniture
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Amazon.co.uk Review
We've had the appetiser in the form of the BBC TV series: now here's the meat. The Ground Force Weekend Workbook makes no attempt to be the only gardening book you'll ever need, but it's certainly an excellent primer. Written with the novice in mind, its emphasis throughout is on planning, forethought and efficiency. The early chapters especially will save the unwary from hours if not days of wasted effort, while fiendish shortcuts enliven the homily. "To see how many plants you might need in a certain part of a border," says one, "use balloons tied to short canes. It gives a remarkably good idea of density." (Not to mention scaring the life out of the neighbours, one might add.)
The book carries Alan Titchmarsh's name; not surprisingly, while the excellent garden plans are his, Titchmarsh's involvement is more editorial than creative. The no-nonsense text is by a chap called Steve Bradley, who has done a splendid job of packing the potted wisdom of the Ground Force team--plantswoman Charlie Dimmock, landscaper Tommy Walsh and Titchmarsh himself-- into a single handy volume. A comprehensive index makes up for the over-egged page layouts, full of QuarkXPressed oval text boxes with titles like "Tommy's Tip For Top Results".
So unthreatening as to be a bit utilitarian, the Ground Force Weekend Workbook makes every feature of gardening seem easy. A chapter towards the end entitled "Basic Electricity" may, of course, be taking things a little far ... --Simon Ings
Product Description
Accompanying the BBC TV series "Ground Force", this is a guide to garden design aimed at those intent on creating a garden tailored to their own requirements. Amongst other things, the reader will learn how to create attractive water features, and how to use containers effectively.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good book for ideas but lacking in more practical detail,
By A Customer
This review is from: Ground Force Weekend Workbook (Paperback)
With the Easter weekend rapidly approaching and with a garden in need of a makeover I bought this book hoping for some good ideas and practical help. I have to admit I'm a big fan of 'Ground Force' and while the book is great for ideas and for generating some enthusiasm its a little lacking in practical help on how to get the job done. In fact having picked a few ideas I wanted to try out I then reached for 'The Garden DIY Expert' which like all of the books in the expert series is fantastic at explaining how to actually do things. So in summary, not a bad book for the fan but if you really want to get something done you'll need a little more 'Expert' help.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
This book does not live up to expectataions.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Ground Force Weekend Workbook (Paperback)
I was a bit dissappointed with this book. There are plenty of good ideas regarding planning and landscaping the garden but not a lot of practical guidance for the new gardener. Photos are good - but there is not much content!
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