". . . you can't do without it. As a reference book it is unsurpassed." - The Guardian

"Absolutely essential" - BBC Good Homes

Find the perfect plants for your garden with this inspiring encyclopedia for all gardening enthusiasts!

Achieve that beautiful garden oasis you've always dreamt of, and find endless inspiration and guidance for your garden to thrive with this gardening guide!

This fully comprehensive yet easy-to-use informative planting guide is what every gardener needs on their bookshelf. Here's what you'll find inside:

- A photographic catalogue of 4000 plants and flowers grouped by type, size, then colour, allowing readers to browse and find the best plants for their garden
- A detailed "Plant Dictionary" describes more than 8000 species and varieties and their ideal growing conditions
- In the Introduction, a "Plant Selector" section lists ideal plants for particular growing conditions, such as coastal areas, shady spots, and different soil types
- Fully updated text from garden plant specialists, with more than 1380 new plants added, including the latest and most popular cultivars

Discover perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, succulents, and ornamental shrubs, all showcased in beautiful, full-colour photography to help elevate your garden to the next level. Use the extensive plant dictionary to look up more than 8000 plant varieties and the best growing conditions.

Written by a team of more than 15 top horticultural specialists under the guidance of internationally renowned plantsman and botanist Christopher Brickell, this gardening encyclopedia appeals to all levels of gardeners and continually inspires with achievable garden ideas.

This informative yet inspirational book about gardening will appeal to beginners or more experienced gardeners interested in the latest cultivars and horticultural advice.

A beautiful photographic catalogue of over 8000 garden plants written with the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society.

About the Author

The RHS is the world's leading gardening organisation. Its brand is hugely respected as a mark of authority and expertise. The RHS is committed to getting the nation gardening again, with a focus on encouraging beginners.

Christopher Brickell, former director of the RHS, is an eminent horticulturist. In 1976 he was awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour for services to horticulture, followed by a CBE. A former editor of The Plantsman, he has also chaired the International Commission for the Nomenclature of Cultivated Plants. He has worked on several publications with DK including the previous editions of Plants & Flowers and A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants.

Book Information
ISBN 9780241343265
Author Christopher Brickell
Format Hardback
Page Count 744
Imprint DK
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Weight(grams) 3012g
Dimensions(mm) 284mm * 236mm * 45mm