RHS Small Garden Handbook: Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space From The Royal Horticultural Society Book

Discover the compact power of expert gardening advice with RHS Small Garden Handbook: Making the most of your outdoor space (Royal Horticultural Society Handbooks) — a practical, beautifully produced guide for anyone who wants to transform a small patch of earth, courtyard or balcony into a thriving, stylish garden. Perfect for apartment dwellers, new homeowners, teachers leading school garden projects, and gift buyers seeking a thoughtful, useful present.

This brand new hardcover volume distils the Royal Horticultural Society’s world-class know-how into approachable, step-by-step guidance. Whether you’re a beginner learning to pot and prune or an experienced gardener tackling design and planting plans for limited space, this handbook gives clear, usable solutions tailored to small gardens.

Product details:
Title in this Set: RHS Small Garden Handbook: Making the most of your outdoor space
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781845336813

Why this small garden book stands out: it combines practical horticultural tips with design sense, helping you choose the right plants, containers and layout to make a small area feel bigger, greener and more functional. The book draws on the authority of the RHS — a trusted name in gardening — so readers get advice grounded in research and decades of experience.

What you’ll find inside

• Design and planning — space-saving layouts, scale and proportion techniques that help you maximise style and usability in compact outdoor rooms.
• Planting and planting combinations — suggestions for long-season interest, pollinator-friendly selections and low-maintenance choices ideal for containers and raised beds.
• Practical care tips — watering, feeding and soil management adapted to small spaces where resources are limited.
• Hard landscaping and container solutions — ideas for vertical planting, screening, and creating multi-functional surfaces.
• Seasonal schedules — clear, easy-to-follow timings so your small garden looks great year-round.

This handbook is authored by Andrew Wilson, a British biographer, novelist and journalist born in 1967. With an English Literature degree from King’s College, London, and postgraduate training in periodical journalism at City University, Wilson brings a clear, engaging writing style that complements the RHS’s expertise. The collaboration gives readers trustworthy, well-crafted content that’s both informative and enjoyable to read.

Benefits at a glance

• Compact, practical guidance specifically for small gardens, balconies and courtyards
• Trusted RHS advice for reliable results
• Hardcover, durable format — ideal for repeated reference
• Great for gifting, classroom use, or as a go-to handbook for new gardeners
• Clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions to simplify projects

Whether you’re creating a tranquil retreat, a productive edible corner, or an attractive urban balcony, the RHS Small Garden Handbook is a timeless, practical resource. It’s an ideal gift for parents, teachers, and book lovers who want big results from a small space — a dependable, inspirational guide that makes small garden living both achievable and delightful.