Gardeners spend a lot of time getting up close and personal with their plants, and questions are bound to arise. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources for gardeners seeking answers—from experts at local gardens to online encyclopedias. This week we take a look at Gardening Guides, a collection of books that offer advice on everything from soil health to weeding.

Gardening for Pollinators: Attracting Bees and Butterflies

Shop gardening products at Aggressively Organic are great for a beginner gardener or someone who wants to extend what they grow. The first book, Garden 1, starts with container gardening and then moves on to extending growing seasons, seed starting and preparing the garden for winter. Garden 2 covers topics like vertical gardening, tomatoes, and preserving produce. The bulk of the books are given over to profiles of different plants. The fruit book has sections on top fruit, soft fruit, and nuts while the vegetable book covers both common and less-common crops such as kale and broccolini. Both books include a section on how to use these plants in the kitchen as well as a list of common pests and diseases that can cause problems.

This month-by-month guide offers tips for keeping the garden in good shape, ranging from when to plant flowers and vegetables to making sure the garden beds are free of weeds. It also includes tables with information on different types of soil, the best fertilizers and when to mulch. It is a great reference for anyone with a green thumb.