Best book for novice gardeners please?

[MargeHomerBart]

One that covers the basics.

Or best selection of essential gardening books please!

Thank you.

[taffetacat]

Anything in particular you are interested in? eg Fruit and Veg/Flowers and Perennials/Trees and Shrubs/Garden design/Pruning/Other techniques eg propagation/Urban or small garden/Gardening with children?

[MargeHomerBart]

Everything really. Small garden. Planting in pots mostly and also weed and pest control/garden maintenance. Thanks.

[GrendelsMum]

We always say this but...

Go down to your local library first and borrow the books they've got. Choose the ones that you find most helpful and buy those!

[barnetgirl]

My mum swears by RHS How to Garden: A Practical Introduction to Gardening

[LauraShigihara]

I'm a very novice gardener - I have a large stretch of grass and some herbs in a pot. But I'm determined to get to grips with it this year (if the weather ever cheers up)...

... and that is my long-winded way of saying that I bought the RHS book recommended above and it is fab and very inspiring!

[GandalfsHat]

RHS Encyclopedia of gardening - fab book, usually an old copy on a charity shop shelf somewhere, I refer to mine loads.

[plipplops]

Alan Titchmarsh's How To Be A Gardener (books on and 2) were really good, and second about getting an RHS book from a charity shop.

[ComeIntoTheGardenMaud]

Also, there's lots of practical advice and planting suggestions on the RHS website