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RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening: RHS Bi-centennial Edition (Hardcover)

by Christopher Brickell (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 776 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd; 3rd Revised edition edition (4 Mar 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405303530
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405303538
  • Product Dimensions: 29 x 23.8 x 5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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but again, the RHS leads the field with its Encyclopedia of Gardening As a plain-speaking guide to digging, pruning, planning, pests and diseases, growing fruit and vegetables, not to mention wind and compost, it is hard to beat. Independent on Sunday (Sunday Review) plain-speaking and comprehensive, offering plenty of practical advice. The Week

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Drawing on the expertise of 50 gardeners, this encyclopedia aims to be a definitive guide to gardening, with advice on all aspects. Over 3000 photos with step-by-step sequences support the text. This revision features a new chapter on container gardening and sections on contemporary techniques.

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102 of 102 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best buy, 20 Feb 2005
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.

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An encylopedia that lives up to its name, 15 Aug 2007
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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.
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117 of 123 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Never gardened before or do you have seasoned green fingers?, 9 Dec 2002
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This review is from: RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening (Hardcover)
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.

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