This best-selling book was first published as How to Make a Wildlife Garden & launched at the 1985 Chelsea Flower Show making wildlife a mainstream issue for gardeners & the public Now fully revised & updated by the author this beautiful new freshly illustrated edition highlights the changes in garden wildlife over the past 30 years Incorporating RHS research updated best practice & addressing a multitude of controversial conservation issues this stunning guide is also a celebration of the rich variety of wild plants & animals that can bring a beautiful garden to life Packed full of practical advice from which plants to choose for bees birds & butterflies how to construct the ideal wildlife pond where to position nesting boxes & how to enjoy wildlife in any size of outdoor space this authoritative companion shows how wildlife gardening can make a stylish & enjoyable contribution to the environment inspiring new gardeners while also delighting the very many owners of the best-selling original ...

Learn how to garden with this one-stop guide Full of essential gardening tips RHS Complete Gardener's Manual covers everything from how to plant a garden from scratch & creating your own vegetable garden to how to plant in containers & how to prune It combines practical advice with design inspiration & features step-by-step techniques with beautiful photography as well as a planting guide to help you get the best out of your garden Take a step towards self-sufficiency with a major section on growing your own fruit & vegetables or use the eye-catching catalogue of plants to see what you should be growing for every season & site Plus dedicated chapters focus on key gardening topics such as improving the soil propogation & problem-solving RHS Complete Gardener's Manual is a great reference guide & a one-stop manual for both new & experienced gardeners alike ...

Plant the garden of your dreams & transform your outdoor space with award-winning Royal Horticultural Society garden design experts Whether you're looking to revive a tired flowerbed or simply looking for new garden ideas the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design will show you how to make your ideal garden a reality Grasp the fundamentals of garden design find a style that suits you & bring your ideas to life This design bible is packed with advice to guide you from planning to planting From preparation such as choosing the correct materials for your structures & assessing your drainage to laying patios making ponds & planting perennials the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design is with you every step of the way Discover inspirational portfolios including modernist sustainable Japanese urban family & cottage gardens Understand the unique features of each garden style create your own plan & marvel at case studies showcasing the gold standard of each garden type With a handy visual dictionary & coverage of all the latest gardening trends this book combines style with substance to guide you as you plant your perfect outdoor space Previous edition ISBN 9781409325741 ...

Create & maintain your perfect garden with the world's finest & most authoritative source of gardening tips & advice from the experts at the RHS now fully revised & updated Marking 20 years since first publication this updated edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening is the classic reference for keen gardeners Packed with unrivalled detail you'll find guidance & step by steps that show you how to garden covering everything you need to know from vegetable gardens & planting guides to pruning & propagation Plus new topics include how to plant in containers & living roofs Whatever your level of skill in the great outdoors expert advice from editor Christopher Brickell & a team of specialist contributors will help you keep your garden thriving all year round ...

New edition of the definitive guide to growing & using herbs from the experts at the RHSAn illustrated A-Z of herbs packed with horticultural information & practical tips perfect for gardeners herbalists & cooks Discover all there is to know about the beneficial properties of over 1000 herbs from across the globe & learn about their uses in cookery cosmetics & herbalism A quick identification guide covers the familiar as well as rarely-seen species so you'll always find what you're looking for Plus a special warning symbol alerts you to potentially toxic or harmful herbs Garden designs & planting schemes provide ideas for traditional herb gardens or smaller plots ...

Fifth edition of this best-selling guide to plants & flowers updated & revised from the experts at the RHSRHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers is an expert guide to planning your dream garden redesigned to aid navigation & make identifying plants easier than ever Over 8000 easy-to-find plants & thousands of photographs will give you all the guidance you need Each variety is photographed & the new "how to" planting guide tells you all you need to know on cultivation pruning & care Plus use the special plant selector to choose plants for every possible situation & condition from sunless walls or sandy soil to planting up containers This must-have plant & flower encyclopedia is the ultimate reference for any gardener's bookshelf ...

Anyone can produce beautiful botanical paintings with this the first guided watercolour book Printed on specialist watercolour art paper & containing step-by-step tutorials this book is the perfect introduction to producing exquisite illustrations 15 works by Rachel Pedder-Smith have been recreated by the artist in outline-only form ready for you to paint along with recommended colour palettes & artworks to copy Follow author Rachel's tips for layering colour or follow the outlines of single stems blooms or more intricate designs & create a gallery of floral images The paper is easily removed taped down & painted on directly meaning you can display your colourful creations If you're feeling more experimental this paper will also work beautifully with other media such as acrylic paint artists' pencils & fibre-tip pens ...

Bring the garden indoors for kids with this creepy crawlies sticker book packed with bugs & insects published in association with the RHS Find out what garden bugs such as caterpillars worms & woodlice do to help plants grow Discover a world of predators scavengers & plant-eaters right outside your back door Learn your ants from your aphids & find out what might be munching tiny holes in leaves Get to know the names of the different types of butterfly that live in your garden & see their beautiful markings up close Find out which insects fly with jewel-like wings & which scuttle along the ground on lots of legs Meet tough armour-clad beetles that do battle with each other amongst the leaves & grass Decorate your stuff with insect stickers that'll make everyone squirm & cover your school books or projects with giant stickers of colourful minibeasts Learn more about nature & some of its smallest wonders! ...

Gardening like mindfulness is a way of finding a sense of calm in an otherwise chaotic world a simpler existence even if it is only for a few minutes Both forge a connection to the world around us to nature & wildlife which can bring pleasure & peace In this beautifully illustrated guide to gardening for mindfulness horticulturalist & mindfulness practitioner Holly Farrell provides a blueprint for a more contemplative way to garden including projects meditations & inspiration Projects for the mindful gardener including growing something from seed planting a tree & creating a mandala put the theory of mindfulness into practice while plant lists & design ideas aim to enhance mindfulness in the garden through the senses Beautifully packaged & easy to follow this is the perfect book for keen gardeners devotees of mindfulness or simply those looking for calm in a busy & hectic world ...

Find out how to make your garden beautiful from January to December with this pocket-sized favourite about how to garden month by month from the experts at the RHS now fully up to date & revised Easy to follow this guide not only tells you what to do in the garden now but shows you how to do it Follow over 1300 seasonal tasks for every part of the garden with expert gardening tips including invaluable guidance for your vegetable garden & advice on how to prune while planting guides & star plants from January to December help you make sure your garden blooms all year round Whether you are a green-fingered guru or are just starting out enjoy 12 months of successful gardening with RHS Gardening month by month ...