RHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening by The Royal Horticultural Society - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780241636237. Publisher: DK. Age Range: Adult / General Readership. Overview. RHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening: The Basics for Absolute Beginners is a friendly, fully illustrated hardback handbook from the Royal Horticultural Society, designed to take the guesswork out of starting a garden. Whether you have a sprawling plot, a small courtyard or a single balcony, this 256-page guide breaks every task into clear, manageable steps, giving nervous first-timers the confidence to get their hands dirty and start growing.. About the Book. Published by DK in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, this handbook is built specifically for people who have never gardened before and don't know where to start. It opens by helping you assess your outdoor space — working out soil type, light levels and drainage — before moving through planting lawns, hedges, trees, shrubs and flowers, and growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs. A dedicated Practicalities chapter covers the maintenance jobs every new gardener needs to master, including pruning, composting, watering, weeding and dealing with common pests and diseases. Throughout, the RHS's trusted, evidence-based advice is paired with DK's clear photography, diagrams and step-by-step visual instructions, so you always know exactly what to do next and why. Rather than overwhelming beginners with everything at once, the book is structured to build skills gradually — starting with quick wins that deliver visible results, then layering in the knowledge needed for long-term success. It's an ideal companion for anyone taking on a new-build garden, inheriting an overgrown plot, or simply wanting to finally get their houseplants and containers thriving.. Clear, jargon-free explanations of soil types, light conditions and drainage. Step-by-step projects for planting lawns, hedges, shrubs, flowers and edibles. A full Practicalities chapter on pruning, compost