RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia by The Royal Horticultural Society

RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia by The Royal Horticultural Society brings together guidance from RHS experts to help you choose suitable plants for different parts of the garden. Designed as a practical planting guide, it focuses on matching plants to conditions, whether a site is shaded or in full sun, so you can make the most of the space you have.

The book sets out simple steps for assessing your site and soil, then supports plant selection with an at-a-glance classification guide and photographs. It also includes ideas for landscaping, with tips on creating stylish beds or borders and inspirational planting “recipes”. A dedicated section on fragrant or colourful plants offers further options for shaping the look and feel of your garden.

Key details

• Author: The Royal Horticultural Society
• Planting guide created with input from RHS experts
• Includes an at-a-glance classification guide and photographs
• Covers plant choices for shade and sun
• Features tips for beds, borders and planting “recipes”
• Includes a section on fragrant or colourful plants

Synopsis

This encyclopaedia-style guide helps you solve common garden planting challenges by showing how to assess your site and soil, then select plants suited to the conditions. With a classification guide, photos and a choice of over 2,000 plants, it supports confident decisions across a range of garden spaces. Additional advice on beds, borders and themed plant selections helps you plan planting schemes with clarity.