Titles in This Set RHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening: The Basics for Absolute Beginners RHS Gardening Through the Year: Month-by-Month Planning, Instructions and Inspiration Details Condition: New Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780241636237 / 9780241655436 Publisher: DK (Dorling Kindersley Ltd) Age Range: Adult / General Readership Overview This two-book hardback gardening set brings together trusted guidance from the Royal Horticultural Society and BBC Gardener's World writer Ian Spence. RHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening breaks down the basics for absolute beginners, while RHS Gardening Through the Year offers a month-by-month planner packed with expert tips. Together they form a complete, practical companion for anyone starting a new garden or wanting to keep an existing one thriving all year round, whether tending a patio, allotment, or full-sized plot. About the Books RHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening is a fully illustrated handbook explaining how to establish a garden from scratch. Drawing on the expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, it is packed with creative ideas and simple, step-by-step instructions with clear photography, helping first-time gardeners understand soil types, orientation, and plant selection. From sowing your first seeds to pruning and weeding, this guide removes the guesswork from getting started. RHS Gardening Through the Year, written by Ian Spence, is an easy-to-follow, month-by-month guide that helps novice and experienced gardeners alike plan their gardening calendar with confidence. Organised by month, the book breaks down complex information into clear "things to do" and "last chance" tasks, supported by a beautifully photographed A-Z plant directory covering hundreds of varieties. Each month also spotlights a "Star Plant", with photo galleries offering inspiration for colour, scent, and foliage throughout the seasons. Together, these two titles cover everything from foundational garden planning to ongoing seasonal maintenance, making them an ideal pairing for anyone building their gardening knowledge from the ground up. Step-by-step guidance from RHS experts, perfect for absolute beginners Month-by-month planner to keep your garden thriving all year round Extensive A-Z plant directory with hundreds of varieties Clear photography and illustrated projects throughout Durable hardback format, ideal for gifting or as a garden reference library staple Covers everything from soil and plant selection to seasonal tasks About the Authors The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is the UK's leading gardening charity, dedicated to sharing the best in gardening and helping people grow their own green spaces with confidence, drawing on generations of horticultural expertise. Ian Spence is a well-known gardening writer and broadcaster, recognised for his contributions to BBC Gardener's World and his practical, down-to-earth approach to teaching gardening skills to novice growers across the UK. Why You'll Love This Gardening Set Together, these two hardback guides give new and returning gardeners everything needed to plan, plant, and maintain a beautiful garden year-round, combining trusted RHS expertise with clear, encouraging, beginner-friendly advice. Please Note: Books are supplied brand new in UK edition with cover as shown; ISBN as listed for each title.