RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia by Royal Horticultural Society & Zia Allaway - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781409382973. Publisher: DK. Overview. RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia is the ultimate planting guide for gardeners who want expert, no-nonsense advice on choosing the right plant for the right spot. Backed by the Royal Horticultural Society, this beautifully photographed hardback encyclopedia covers over 3,000 plants suited to every site, from sun-baked borders to deep shade. Whether you're planning a new bed or rescuing a tricky corner, this trusted reference takes the guesswork out of garden design and helps you build a garden that thrives all year round.. About the Book. Compiled by RHS experts and horticultural writer Zia Allaway, this comprehensive encyclopedia is organised by site and situation rather than simply by plant family, making it uniquely practical for real gardens with real challenges. Inside you'll find planting solutions for 30 different site types, including dry shade, boggy ground, exposed coastal plots, clay soils and scorching south-facing borders. Each section showcases RHS award-winning varieties of popular garden favourites such as roses, hydrangeas, peonies, perennials and shrubs, with detailed plant profiles that compare flower colour, form, foliage and seasonal performance side by side. A clear introductory chapter walks readers through assessing their own soil type, light levels and microclimate before diving into planting choices, so beginners can shop and plan with confidence. Photography throughout is used to aid identification and inspire combinations, while at-a-glance classification panels make cross-referencing quick and simple. The result is a reference book that works equally well read cover-to-cover for inspiration or dipped into for quick, problem-solving answers when a border isn't performing as hoped. First published in 2013 and still a bestselling RHS title, it remains one of the most practical and widely recommended plant encyclopedias for UK gardens, prized for t