
Where to Start When You’re New to Gardening
9 Gardening books for the Beginner Gardener
We’ve compiled a great list of gardening books that answer questions faced by those that are new to gardening, from what to grow, to where and when to plant it, this list of books is perfect for first time gardeners who want to know what do in order to start their gardening journey.
1. RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia
This beautiful gardening encyclopedia is perfect for beginner gardeners who want to know how to choose the right plant for their garden.
Read RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia, an indispensable guide to planting, to discover useful gardening tips and inspirational planting "recipes" that will show you how to landscape your garden like a pro.
Read RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia, an indispensable guide to planting, to discover useful gardening tips and inspirational planting "recipes" that will show you how to landscape your garden like a pro.

2. Grow Houseplants

This indoor gardening book for beginners also includes a plant directory of over 90 houseplants to practice your new gardening skills!
3. RHS How to Garden New Edition

Find everything you need to know as a beginner in this easy-to-follow gardening guide which will make growing your own garden simple and enjoyable.
4. How Not to Kill Your Houseplant

You can also discover how to keep a cactus alive, where to hang air plants, and how to repot succulents, as well as understanding how much light, water, heat, and humidity your plant needs. Whatever your horticulture woes, this book will explain and fix it.

5. RHS How To Garden When You're New To Gardening
This refreshingly accessible book is perfect for the novice gardener who wants to make the most of whatever garden they have.

Filled with the expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, in this book you'll find simple step-by-step instructions, with clear images to help you create your dream garden, no matter the size and scale.
Even if you've never sowed a seed or pulled a weed, RHS How to Garden When You're New To Gardening contains everything you need to kickstart your new outdoor gardening hobby!
6. Grow Pruning & Training
Do you want to know how to prune the shrubs and climbers in your garden but don't know where to start? This gardening book for beginners will help you to care for more than 80 of the most popular pruning plants.
Whether you need to prune flowering trees or have a small garden that requires controlling, Grow Pruning & Training gives you a complete pruning guide and explores all the essential techniques.

Pruning is an essential part of garden maintenance. It's also one of the most difficult parts of gardening. Use this straight forward guide to learn basic pruning techniques.
7. RHS Simple Steps: Orchids

Packed full of stunning photographs and growing advice to help you choose what to grow. The RHS Simple Steps: Orchids is certain to build your confidence in orchid care.
8. Bonsai
Bonsai trees can bring serenity to your garden and make your landscape truly unique. Step-By-Step Bonsai provides readers with , easy and approachable introduction to bonsai trees, with illustrated step-by-step projects to make bonsai for beginners simple and achievable.

9. Grow Easy Veg
If you've begun your grdening journey and want to learn how to start and sustain your own vegetable garden, throughout the year, then Grow Easy Veg is the book for you. This vegetable gardening book, for beginners, will help you choose and care for more than 40 different varieties, all specially selected for successful growing.

From carrots to edamame beans, this is a one-stop guide to growing vegetables that are easy to grow! Discover detailed information on how to sow, plant, feed, water, protect and harvest your vegetables.
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