Author Description

This comprehensive guide covers growing fruit, vegetables, ornamentals and lawns in a chemical-free environment. It considers the broad environmental issues, problems and solutions before providing a detailed outline of small and large pests and methods of combating them. Chapters on fruit trees, vegetables, ornamentals and lawns list major pests and diseases, appropriate remedies - from companion planting solutions, and encouragement of natural predators to organic sprays and fertilizers. Jackie French is the author of "Organic Gardening in Australia" and "Natural Rose Gardening".