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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781409382973
Publisher: DK
Overview
RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia is the ultimate planting guide for gardeners who want expert, no-nonsense advice on choosing the right plant for the right spot. Backed by the Royal Horticultural Society, this beautifully photographed hardback encyclopedia covers over 3,000 plants suited to every site, from sun-baked borders to deep shade. Whether you're planning a new bed or rescuing a tricky corner, this trusted reference takes the guesswork out of garden design and helps you build a garden that thrives all year round.
About the Book
Compiled by RHS experts and horticultural writer Zia Allaway, this comprehensive encyclopedia is organised by site and situation rather than simply by plant family, making it uniquely practical for real gardens with real challenges. Inside you'll find planting solutions for 30 different site types, including dry shade, boggy ground, exposed coastal plots, clay soils and scorching south-facing borders. Each section showcases RHS award-winning varieties of popular garden favourites such as roses, hydrangeas, peonies, perennials and shrubs, with detailed plant profiles that compare flower colour, form, foliage and seasonal performance side by side. A clear introductory chapter walks readers through assessing their own soil type, light levels and microclimate before diving into planting choices, so beginners can shop and plan with confidence. Photography throughout is used to aid identification and inspire combinations, while at-a-glance classification panels make cross-referencing quick and simple. The result is a reference book that works equally well read cover-to-cover for inspiration or dipped into for quick, problem-solving answers when a border isn't performing as hoped. First published in 2013 and still a bestselling RHS title, it remains one of the most practical and widely recommended plant encyclopedias for UK gardens, prized for translating RHS expertise into everyday, actionable advice.
- Over 3,000 plants organised by site, not just species
- Covers 30 different garden situations, from full shade to full sun
- Features RHS award-winning varieties of shrubs, roses, hydrangeas and perennials
- Beginner-friendly guidance on assessing soil, site and light conditions
- Durable hardback format built to last as a permanent garden reference
- Ideal gift for gardeners of any experience level
About the Author
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK's leading gardening charity, dedicated to advancing horticulture and helping people grow well for the benefit of the environment and communities. Zia Allaway is a horticulturalist, editor and journalist who writes a regular gardening column for Homes & Gardens magazine and has authored numerous titles for DK, drawing on years of hands-on growing and design experience to make expert advice accessible to everyday gardeners.
Why You'll Love This Encyclopedia
It turns tricky garden dilemmas into simple, confident decisions. With trusted RHS expertise, stunning photography and thousands of tried-and-tested plants, it's the reference every gardener reaches for again and again.
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