RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening

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They have sections on how to deal with broader categories such as 'fruit trees' and others, and even have information on how to put together raised beds, water gardens, etc.

Biography: Formerly Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society, Christopher Brickell is an eminent plantsman. The true essence of gardening can be described as both an art and a science, both working harmoniously to create a lasting masterpiece. This is a huge book, with 752 pages and weighing in at 3kg, there is a lot of information in here but it’s quite nicely condensed down into chunks and paragraphs so it’s not completely overwhelming.A former president and director of the American Horticultural Society, he has received the highest horticultural awards available to an American in Great Britain and the United States, including the George Robert White Medal from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Liberty Hyde Bailey gold medal from the American Horticultural Society, the Veitch Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society, and the Medal of Honor from the Garden Club of America.

I used it throughout my studies for an RHS certificate and turn to it often still in my work as a gardener. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). It is not surprising that the garden, accorded respect as a part of nature and a place of contemplation, holds a special place in the spiritual life of many. The degree of control depends on the gardener’s objective, the theme and identity he is aiming to create.

Authoritative information endorsed by the RHS, the world's premier horticultural organisation and the UK's leading gardening charity. Reader's noteThis book is designed for anyone who takes any interest in gardening, from the owner of a small town garden or allotment to the professional who requires a convenient reference book.