Details of general tasks for each month, and those specific to trees and shrubs, ornamental species, fruit and vegetables, and lawns, are followed by an A-Z of over 350 plant varieties. With specific monthly tasks for every part of the garden, expert planting guides, gardening tips, and over 1,000 photographs, RHS Gardening Through The Year not only tells you what to do when, but also shows you how to do it.

After introducing plants that offer colour, scent or food for wildlife, this well-illustrated volume explains how to create an attractive and productive garden.Good gardening depends on timing - when to plant and when to prune, when to feed and when to water, when to build and when to maintain.

Showing how your decisions on layout, colour and texture will affect the finished design and what tricks can be played to create a greater sense of space - with everything from expert design advice on boundaries, hedges and fences to clever ideas for containers and storage - every gardener will gain confidence in creating a garden to enjoy no matter how big the plot. Keep on top of garden tasks with month-by-month chapters, "Last Chance" reminders, "Get Ahead" tips, and handy to-do lists. Publication dates are subject to change (although this is an extremely uncommon occurrence overall). Whether you are a green-fingered guru or are just starting out, enjoy 12 months of satisfying and successful gardening with RHS Gardening Through The Year. Fully illustrated, each chapter looking in-depth at one month at a time with a handy "To Do" list, along with features such as Last Chance reminders, Get Ahead tips and a Weather Watch.Whatever your level of gardening expertise let expert gardener Ian Spence be your trusted guide through 12 months of satisfying and successful gardening. While I’ve only just received the book (and yet to implement it), I am already using it to plan my gardening work. The rest of each chapter is packed with advice on plant care, how to grow your own vegetables and fruit, maintaining garden features such as lawns and ponds, what to prune when, and illustrated step-by-step projects and gardening ideas. Find out when the best time is for pruning rose bushes, when your potatoes will be ready to harvest, how to keep your lawn green and well-fed, and learn how to plan ahead with this comprehensive handbook. Keep on top of garden tasks with month-by-month chapters, “Last Chance” reminders, “Get Ahead” tips, and handy to-do lists.