RHS Practical House Plant Book & What Plant Where Encyclopedia 2 Books Set - Non Fiction - Hardcover

Titles in This Set
RHS Practical House Plant Book
RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: DK

Overview
This two-book gardening set pairs an indoor plant care guide with a whole-garden planning reference, both produced in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society. The Practical House Plant Book helps readers choose, style, and nurture houseplants in any home, while the What Plant Where Encyclopedia tackles outdoor beds, borders, and tricky spots with expert plant-matching advice. Together they cover gardening indoors and out, making this set a strong starting point for plant lovers who want greener spaces inside and outside the home, from first-time houseplant owners to experienced backyard gardeners seeking fresh planting ideas.

About the Books
RHS Practical House Plant Book is built for anyone turning a windowsill, apartment corner, or sunroom into a green retreat. It walks through choosing the right plants for light levels and lifestyle, styling them creatively in pots and hanging displays, and keeping them healthy with watering, feeding, and troubleshooting advice, illustrated with profiles of a wide range of popular houseplant varieties. The book leans on RHS expertise to explain why certain plants thrive in certain spots, helping readers avoid common mistakes that cause leaf drop, pests, or root rot.

RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia flips the question around: instead of starting with a plant, it starts with a place. Organized by growing conditions such as shade, full sun, damp soil, or exposed, windy corners, it recommends plants proven to succeed in dozens of real garden situations, plus ideas for color, fragrance, and seasonal interest. It is a practical problem-solver for gardeners facing an awkward bed or a patch that nothing seems to grow in, offering tested planting combinations rather than generic advice. Used together, the two books take a reader from the front door to the back fence. Both are produced by DK in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, so the plant information reflects RHS horticultural standards throughout, and the hardcover format suits a shelf of reference books pulled out season after season.

Key Benefits

• Pairs indoor houseplant care with outdoor garden planning in one gardening set
• RHS-backed plant advice from Zia Allaway, Fran Bailey, and the Royal Horticultural Society
• Organized by location and growing conditions for fast, practical answers
• Durable hardcover format built for repeated reference use
• Great gift for new homeowners, apartment dwellers, and backyard gardeners
• Useful year-round for houseplant care and seasonal garden planting

Book-by-Book Guide
RHS Practical House Plant Book — Covers choosing, styling, and caring for houseplants with profiles of a wide range of popular varieties.
RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia — Matches plants to specific garden conditions like shade, sun, and damp soil across dozens of situations.

About the Authors
Zia Allaway is a gardening writer and editor who has written and contributed to numerous DK gardening titles covering plant care and garden design. Fran Bailey grew up on a cut flower nursery and trained in horticulture before working as a professional florist, bringing hands-on plant knowledge to her writing. The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK's leading gardening charity, promoting horticulture through research, education, and its gardens and shows, and its expertise underpins both titles in this set.

Why You'll Love This Set
Whether you're furnishing a first apartment, filling a tricky garden bed, or hunting for a thoughtful gift for the gardener in your life, this set delivers trustworthy, RHS-approved advice for windowsills and flower beds alike. It's a natural pick for housewarmings, holiday gifts, or anyone starting a new gardening hobby.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.