Western Garden Book: The 20-Minute Gardener: Projects, Plants and Designs for Quick & Easy Gardening

Western Garden Book: The 20-Minute Gardener is as easy to use as it is inspiring, whether you grow plants on a balcony, in patio containers, or in a small backyard.

Learn how to keep your garden looking beautiful in just 20 minutes a day, by breaking down chores into manageable chunks.

Discover how the quickest fixes can turn a quiet garden into a magical outdoor room.

Freshen problem spots with our inspiring projects. Plus designs for pots, paths, and easy-care beds-many with step-by-step instructions.

Grow some of the West's best 160 plants, profiled and pictured in an encyclopedia, with easy-to-follow planting guidelines.

Tend your garden following our simplest techniques for amending soil, making compost, planting, and watering.

Find your region in the 16-page Regional Gardening Calendars, then follow our tips for what to do in your garden each month.