RHS How To Create Your Garden: Ideas And Advice For Transforming Your Outdoor Space Book

RHS How to Create your Garden: Ideas and Advice for Transforming your Outdoor Space is a practical, inspirational hardcover guide for anyone looking to design or refresh a garden—big or small. Perfect for new homeowners, busy parents, teachers planning outdoor projects, and experienced gardeners wanting a fresh perspective, this brand new book combines expert advice with easy-to-follow steps so you can create an outdoor space that reflects your lifestyle, budget and climate.

What this gardening book offers
This hardcover edition (Condition: BRAND NEW, Format: Hardcover, ISBN: 9780241332313) delivers a clear, uncomplicated approach to garden design. Whether you’re working with a tiny urban courtyard or acres of countryside, the book shows how to shape planting plans, hardscape ideas, and maintenance strategies that suit your soil, microclimate and personal taste. It’s written in a friendly, practical tone that makes garden design feel achievable rather than overwhelming.

About the author
Written by Adam Frost, a British garden designer and horticulturist best known for his successes at the Chelsea Flower Show and as a presenter on the BBC’s Gardeners’ World. Frost’s experience designing award-winning displays and working with real clients gives the book authentic, reliable guidance trusted by parents, schools, and gardening enthusiasts. His approachable voice helps readers translate professional techniques into everyday garden projects.

Inside the book — what you’ll learn

• How to assess site conditions: soil, drainage, light and wind exposure so your planting thrives.
• Design principles for every scale: from balcony planters to country borders.
• Practical project plans and timelines that fit your budget and schedule.
• Planting schemes and combinations to ensure seasonal interest and low maintenance.
• Hard landscaping advice: pathways, seating, fencing and features that suit your space.

Key benefits at a glance

• Actionable guidance for beginners and adaptable ideas for experienced gardeners.
• Real-world examples and photo-led inspiration to spark creativity.
• Budget-friendly tips that help you prioritize what matters most.
• Solutions tailored to different climates and soil types—useful for regional planting choices.
• From an award-winning designer with TV experience—trustworthy, well-informed advice.

Use this book as a step-by-step workbook for planning your next garden project, a reference for seasonal maintenance, or a source of inspiration before a weekend makeover. It’s especially handy for classroom gardening projects, community spaces, or as a thoughtful gift for a green-fingered friend.

Final note
RHS How to Create your Garden is more than a manual—it’s a design companion that helps you turn ideas into an outdoor space you’ll love. Durable hardcover format makes it a timeless keepsake for your home library and a practical resource you’ll return to year after year. Ideal as a gift set addition for gardening enthusiasts, parents, and teachers looking to inspire young gardeners.