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Best Garden Books for the obsessed
Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Garden Plants (Collins Photoguide)Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Garden Plants (Collins Photoguide) by Keith M. Harris
Buy used from: £19.98
The answer to any garden problems.
Gardens for the Future: Gestures against the WildGardens for the Future: Gestures against the Wild by Guy Cooper
Buy used from: £7.59
Inspirational book and insight on future garden trends.
The Water GardenerThe Water Gardener by Anthony Archer-Wills
Buy new: £11.88 / Used from: £4.84
An essential reference book on ponds.
Botany for Gardeners: An Introduction and GuideBotany for Gardeners: An Introduction and Guide by Brian Capon
Buy used from: £4.94
The science behind it all.
John Brookes Garden Design (revised)John Brookes Garden Design (revised) by John Brookes
Buy new: £16.72 / Used from: £13.78
The principles and elements of design, good source of ideas.
The Royal Horticultural Society Pruning and Training (RHS)The Royal Horticultural Society Pruning and Training (RHS) by Christopher Brickell
Buy used from: £14.31
A bible for those who want to get the best from their plants.
Making GardensMaking Gardens by The National Gardens Scheme
Buy used from: £0.01
No matter what part of the country someone's got first hand experience and good advice for you.
The Meaning of GardensThe Meaning of Gardens by M. Francis
Buy new: £31.95 / Used from: £23.08
Interested? What do we get out of a garden?
Serene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western GardenSerene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden by Yoko Kawaguchi
Buy used from: £5.50
Fancy trying something a little oriental?
The New GardenThe New Garden by John Brookes
Buy new: £11.69 / Used from: £0.01
Want something a bit more in tune with nature; a good introduction.
Plants for PeoplePlants for People by Anna Lewington
Buy new: £19.00 / Used from: £10.50
So plants do something for you, this will tell you what they do for all of us.
RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening: RHS Bi-centennial EditionRHS Encyclopedia of Gardening: RHS Bi-centennial Edition by Christopher Brickell
Buy used from: £75.00
An encyclopaedia, good advice on nearly all aspects.
RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden PlantsRHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants by Christopher Brickell
Buy used from: £30.00
What did you say that plant is? Well you should find it here
The Oxford Companion to Gardens (Oxford Companions)The Oxford Companion to Gardens (Oxford Companions)
Buy used from: £20.00
The history book.
Art of the MazeArt of the Maze by Adrian Fisher
Buy used from: £2.24
Try one of these for some interest, you'll be amazed.
The Self-sustaining GardenThe Self-sustaining Garden by Peter Thompson
Buy new: £14.44 / Used from: £7.50
Work with nature rather than against it.
The Management and Maintenance of Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes: The English Heritage HandbookThe Management and Maintenance of Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes: The English Heritage Handbook by John Watkins
Buy new: £20.50 / Used from: £20.52
A manual for managing historic gardens and parks.
The Education of a Gardener (New York Review Books Classics)The Education of a Gardener (New York Review Books Classics) by Russell Page
Buy used from: £7.70
A fascinating insight by a great 20th century garden designer
The Well-Tempered Garden: A New Edition Of The Gardening ClassicThe Well-Tempered Garden: A New Edition Of The Gardening Classic by Christopher Lloyd
Buy new: £9.97 / Used from: £3.94
A classis, fluent and thought provoking horticultural writing