{"product_id":"rhs-how-to-garden-when-youre-new-to-gardening-the-basics-for-absolute-beginners-hardcover-d-k-publishing","title":"RHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening - Non Fiction - Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening is a fully illustrated, beginner-friendly handbook that demystifies the essential steps of starting a garden from scratch. Written with practical care by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), it guides readers through making the most of soil quality and site orientation, so every square metre can work for you. The book covers the core tasks of establishing and maintaining a garden: laying out lawns and borders, choosing hedges, trees, shrubs and flowers, and selecting fruit, vegetables and herbs that suit your climate. Clear, step-by-step instructions sit alongside helpful diagrams and bite-sized tips you can put into action right away. A final Practicalities chapter rounds out the guide with pruning routines, composting and soil improvement, watering strategies, weeding schedules, and sensible approaches to pests, diseases and tool care. The tone is encouraging and non-intimidating, inviting readers to experiment while building confidence. The hardback format adds durability for a hands-on reference that lasts across seasons, making it a reliable companion for new gardeners in homes, allotments, or urban spaces. If you’re starting out, this book offers a clear, friendly path from first soil contact to steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Discover Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInside, you’ll find illustrated guidance that translates theory into practice. The book explains how to prepare soil, evaluate sun exposure, and plan beds so crops and ornamentals thrive together. It walks you through sowing and planting, establishing lawns, and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs and borders with confidence. You’ll learn how to select fruit, vegetables and herbs that suit your climate and space, and how to nurture them through the seasons. Practical, task-based chapters break down routine care into manageable steps, from mulching and irrigation to seasonal pruning and pruning cuts. The concluding Practicalities section covers pest and disease management, composting basics, and safe, effective methods for maintaining tools and equipment. With diagrams, checklists and concise explanations, even first-timers will gain a clear scaffold for garden tasks and a practical sense of what to do year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for absolute beginners, new homeowners, and anyone starting a garden for the first time. It suits small urban plots, rented spaces, or larger plots where a solid foundation is needed. The friendly, supportive tone makes it approachable for all ages and experience levels, and helpful for gifting to someone embarking on a gardening project. Whether you’re building a first herb bed, launching a new lawn, or planning a beginner-friendly border, this book offers a practical starting point and a trustworthy reference you’ll return to season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully illustrated, beginner-friendly handbook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear guidance on soil, sun orientation and bed planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions for lawns, borders, hedges and trees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy cultivation of fruit, vegetables and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical routines for pruning, composting, watering and weeding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePest and disease basics with simple prevention tips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDurable hardback edition for daily reference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrusted RHS guidance for home gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK-based charity renowned for its gardening guidance, this book distills decades of horticultural expertise into a practical, reader-friendly manual. The RHS is widely respected for promoting healthy gardens, sustainable growing, and accessible design principles. The authorial voice combines authoritative knowledge with approachable language, using step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations to help beginners gain confidence. Readers will feel supported by an organization with a long history of helping people grow plants successfully, season after season. This collaboration ensures the content stays grounded in real-world experience, making it a reliable first reference for anyone starting a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhether you’re planning a balcony herb patch or a full backyard makeover, this book offers a straightforward path into gardening. The illustrated pages, practical checklists and friendly tone turn a big project into manageable steps. Owning the hardback edition gives a durable, reliable reference you can consult year after year as your garden grows. It also makes a thoughtful gift for new homeowners, students of horticulture, or anyone who wants proven guidance from a respected source.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D.K. 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