The Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening

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This revised and updated encyclopedia provides expert RHS advice on various gardening techniques, incorporating new plants, styles, and horticultural developments. The first part, "Creating the Garden," serves as a comprehensive guide to garden planning and plant care, covering topics like pruning and propagation. It begins with design planning, offering practical ideas to help you create an ideal garden suited to your site and lifestyle. Subsequent chapters delve into major plant groups and garden areas, including ornamental trees, perennials, water gardening, and fruit gardens. Each chapter thoroughly addresses soil preparation, planting, effective garden features, and routine plant care. The second part, "Maintaining the Garden," assists in selecting garden equipment and materials, providing practical guidance for building frameworks for plants within their environments. Annotated diagrams and photographs simplify tasks, from greenhouse selection to laying paving, erecting fencing, or constructing a pergola. It covers tools, equipment, and materials needed for various projects. Additionally, separate chapters explore how climate and soil interact to influence your garden, offering advice on soil improvement, frost protection, water conservation, and organic practices.