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RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening (RHS)

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Author: Christopher Brickell
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

14 reviews
Sales Rank: 251

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3rd Rev Ed
Pages: 760
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.1
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 9 x 2.1

ISBN: 1405322276
EAN: 9781405322270
ASIN: 1405322276

Publication Date: September 5, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days

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A very good reference book October 28, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

The one to go for - everything is covered in depth and the advice is sound (if sometimes a tad idealistic). If you want to know how anything is done in the garden or if you want to choose a gift for a keen gardener, then this is the one to choose.

5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant October 27, 2007
For anyone who wants to garden this is an excellent book, packed with all the knowledge you will need. Look no further, this is the most important book you will buy and well worth the investment.

5 out of 5 stars

An encylopedia that lives up to its name August 15, 2007
23 out of 23 found this review helpful

At 750 pages, the new edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening is a real heavyweight - but it puts its bulk to good use by being thoroughly comprehensive.

Gardeners of all levels will find something useful here, with sections covering everything from garden design and fruit tree grafting to water and container growing, cacti and succulents.

There's plenty of full colour photographs throughout to illustrate, and if you want to grow your own there's plenty of detail in the chapters on herb, fruit and vegetable gardens.

The book rounds off with chapters on propagation, pests and diseases and weeds, followed by basic botany. If you're looking for a garden reference book, this is definitely one to consider.

5 out of 5 stars

Best buy February 20, 2005
81 out of 81 found this review helpful

This is easily the best gardening book I have ever bought. It is complete and comprehensive. If you are looking for a how-to book, this is the one for you. Unlike so many of the frothy-pretty-picture books published in this field today, this is a gardening book written for gardeners as opposed to people who simply want to extend interior design into their back garden.

The book is divided into sections, dealing with each plant entry by type rather than in alphabetical order. My personal preference would have been to have had an alphabetical treatment, which would have made it easier to find the relevant entry when a problem arises thereby avoiding the need to finger impatiently through the index with a muddy digit. However, this comment belies the degree to which I use the book: it is my first reference point.

It provides concise and practical advice on how to cultivate and propagate the plants featured. Helpful advice is given on pruning. Everything that I grow both in the greenhouse, outside and indoors is covered. In fact every garden plant that I can think of seems to be included.

There is a very useful chapter on growing fruit, which is a topic that tends to get neglected nowadays. I also found the chapter on vegetable gardening to be a useful reference when planning my kitchen garden.

The chapter that deals with "Plant Problems", is commendable for providing a significant number of organic solutions. Another chapter on soils and fertilizers gives all the basics for maintaining a healthy soil balance.

This is a reference book that no serious gardener should be without.

4 out of 5 stars Never gardened before or do you have seasoned green fingers? December 9, 2002
107 out of 113 found this review helpful

This is an excellent book for hints, tips and step by step guides for all aspects of gardening whether you are a beginner like me or have years of experience. From suggestions on how to build a compost heap to learning when is the right time to pick and store apples this encyclopedia offers practical advice and information on everything you need to know about looking after your garden all year round.

The easy to follow guides and photos can have you pruning, building a pergola or simply making your garden a haven of beauty in no time at all. Whether your garden be large or small this handy book provides useful gardening references that I think every gardener will benefit from.