RHS Gardening Through the Year By Ian Spence and RHS Small Garden Handbook By Andrew Wilson

This two-book collection brings together practical RHS guidance for planning and shaping a garden across the seasons and within smaller spaces. RHS Gardening Through the Year by Ian Spence focuses on staying organised with clear, month-by-month structure, while RHS Small Garden Handbook by Andrew Wilson looks at making the most of compact plots through considered assessment and design.

Across both titles, the emphasis is on realistic advice and clear decision-making, from keeping on top of essential tasks to understanding how layout, colour and texture influence the finished result. With structured reminders, to-do lists and design-led ideas, the set supports gardeners who want an approachable reference for year-round care and small garden planning.

Included titles

• RHS Gardening Through the Year
• RHS Small Garden Handbook

Key details

• Two-book collection set
• RHS Gardening Through the Year by Ian Spence
• RHS Small Garden Handbook by Andrew Wilson
• Month-by-month chapters with “Last Chance” reminders, “Get Ahead” tips and to-do lists
• Photo galleries featuring each month’s “Star Plant”
• A–Z illustrated plant directory covering more than 350 varieties

Synopses

RHS Gardening Through the Year

A comprehensive guide to managing garden jobs throughout the year, including when to prune rose bushes, when potatoes are ready to harvest, and how to keep a lawn green and well fed. Month-by-month chapters are supported by “Last Chance” reminders, “Get Ahead” tips and practical to-do lists to help with planning.

The book also includes photo galleries highlighting each month’s “Star Plant”, alongside an A–Z illustrated plant directory featuring more than 350 varieties.

RHS Small Garden Handbook

An all-in-one guide for small space gardeners, drawing on RHS experience in growing, planting, landscaping and design. It explains how to assess a plot by considering soil, orientation, microclimate, existing materials and proportions, before outlining principles of good design.

The handbook explores how choices around layout, colour and texture affect the final look, and suggests ways to create a greater sense of space, including advice on boundaries, hedges and fences, plus ideas for containers and storage.