How to Be a Gardener
In this series Alan Titchmarsh will inspire the reluctant gardener and give them the confidence to make the most of their garden.
Episode 1
Alan Titchmarsh explains why soil, light, and water are the three essentials for success.
Episode 2
Alan demonstrates how even the most neglected garden can become full of color in just three months with a handful of seeds and some tender loving care.
Episode 3
Alan shows how to make a garden colourful and interesting all year round by using a full range of plants, including bulbs, perennials, trees, climbers and shrubs.
Episode 4
Alan embarks on a rescue mission to bring a neglected garden under control, tackling overgrown shrubs and relaying a lacklustre lawn.
Episode 5
Alan looks at tackling weeds, pests and diseases in the garden through organic means, and explains why such problems occur in the first place.
Episode 6
Alan gives a step-by-step guide to establishing both a traditional vegetable patch and an ornamental vegetable border
Episode 7
Alan goes through the essential tasks to be performed throughout the year, such as mowing the lawn, mulching the beds and borders, pruning, and establishing a compost heap.
Episode 8
Alan sets about making a new border from scratch, explaining how and why design, texture and colour make the difference between a harmonious garden and a random mess.
