No matter what's going on in the wider world, it’s a real privilege to have some outdoor space to call your own. While the green-fingered among us just have that knack with plants, others of us stare at our gardens wondering what on Earth to do with them?
From beginner's guides to gardening compendiums, you don’t need to be Monty Don to make the most of your window box, balcony or front lawn! That’s why we've compiled a list of the top 10 best gardening books to buy online from Amazon and eBay.
Once you've dug deep (sorry!) into your reasons for buying a gardening book, you'll find it much easier to shop for one. Consider the type of plants you want to grow, your level of gardening experience and the size of your garden when deciding on the best book for your gardening needs.
What is your top priority when gardening? Think about your available garden space and what you hope to achieve. This will help you find the best gardening book to make your vision a reality.
More and more of us are intrigued by the idea of self-sufficiency. Just think about how wonderful it could be to grow your own fruit and vegetables at home!
If you like the idea of home-grown tomatoes or garden-fresh herbs, check out gardening books which guide you through the basics of growing and nurturing crops.
Flowers are one of nature's most beautiful treats and learning to grow them is a skill for life that can bring endless joy and satisfaction.
Cultivating geraniums, pansies, wildflowers or roses is not as easy as it looks! Finding a simple flower growing guide is a brilliant way to get to grips with rearing blooms, and hone your skills the process.
To help inspire you to get gardening, or for those seeking a green-fingered gift idea, you might want to try a gardening compendium.
Gardening compendiums provide a more general guide to gardening. These could be a celebrity gardener's overview of horticultural elements, or perhaps an all-encompassing book which covers gardening tips month-by-month.
Right now, many of us are realising what a privilege it is to have access to outdoor space. If you are lucky enough to have even a small patch of land, you'll want to look for a book to help you make the most of it.
Those of us with no garden can still enjoy home-grown produce. For indoors growers, choose a gardening book which focuses on ways to grow potted fruit and veg at home.
Make sure that the book you buy is suitable for your current level of gardening know-how. Complete beginners will do better with gardening books that keep things super simple. Beginner-friendly books will support you through the fundamentals of gardening without feeling intimidating or de-motivating.
Likewise, lifelong gardeners may find lower-level guides too simplistic and will be more inspired by advanced guides aimed at experts. Keen gardeners may also enjoy coffee-table style books which celebrate the beauty of plants, flowers and nature.
It's worth checking whether you're buying the hardcover or paperback version of your new gardening book. Hardbacks are sturdy and durable, and gardening books with gorgeously printed hardcovers will make excellent gifts.
Paperbacks, on the other hand, are flexible and often more affordable. Which is why paperbacks may also be more appropriate for taking out into the garden with you for reference while you hoe, rake and dig.
From growing your own vegetables to turning a tiny terrace into an oasis, we have a book to meet every budding gardener's needs. Now you know what to look for, here are the top 10 best to buy online in the UK!
£9.99
Gardening Focus | Nature-inspired gardening |
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Book Type | Hardback |
Level | Keen gardener |
£13.25
Gardening Focus | Growing fruit& veg |
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Book Type | Hardcover |
Level | Beginner |
£7.72
Gardening Focus | Small gardens |
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Book Type | Paperback |
Level | Keen gardener |
£15.69
Gardening Focus | Flowers |
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Book Type | Hardcover |
Level | All experience levels |
£11.99
Gardening Focus | Growing fruit& veg |
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Book Type | Hardcover |
Level | Beginner |
£12.99
Gardening Focus | Growing fruit & veg |
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Book Type | Hardcover |
Level | Beginner, keen gardener |
£14.75
Gardening Focus | Month-by-month garden planning |
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Book Type | Hardcover |
Level | Beginner |
£17.06
Gardening Focus | Every aspect of gardening |
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Book Type | Paperback |
Level | Beginner |
£12.99
Gardening Focus | Growing fruit & veg |
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Book Type | Hardcover |
Level | Beginner |
£12.00
Gardening Focus | Flowers, growing fruit & veg |
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Book Type | Hardcover |
Level | Beginner |
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Name | How to Grow: A Guide for Gardeners Who Can't Yet Garden | Veg in One Bed: How to Grow an Abundance of Food in One Raised Bed, Month by Month | The Complete Gardener | Gardening Through the Year | Step-By-Step Veg Patch: A Foolproof Guide to Every Stage of Growing Fruit and Veg | Grow Your Own Crops in Pots | Cut Flower Garden | How to Garden: Small Gardens | Grow All You Can Eat in Three Square Feet | Making a Garden: Successful Gardening by Nature's Rules |
Features | A Bold, Beautiful Guide to Creating a Well-Rounded Garden | An Illustrated Month-By-Month Gardening Guide for Homegrown Produce All Year Round | Gardening Tips from the Don | A Whole Year of Gardening Tricks | A Clear, Accessible Guide to Growing More than Fifty Crops | No Garden? No Problem | Grow and Arrange Your Own Flowers With This Lovingly Compiled Guide | Make the Most of Your Small Space | Sustainability on a Small Scale | Gardening Inspired by Mother Nature |
Price | £12.00 | £12.99 | £17.06 | £14.75 | £12.99 | £11.99 | £15.69 | £7.72 | £13.25 | £9.99 |
Gardening Focus | Flowers, growing fruit & veg | Growing fruit & veg | Every aspect of gardening | Month-by-month garden planning | Growing fruit & veg | Growing fruit& veg | Flowers | Small gardens | Growing fruit& veg | Nature-inspired gardening |
Book Type | Hardcover | Hardcover | Paperback | Hardcover | Hardcover | Hardcover | Hardcover | Paperback | Hardcover | Hardback |
Level | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner, keen gardener | Beginner | All experience levels | Keen gardener | Beginner | Keen gardener |
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If you are looking for ways to make the most of your garden, why not check out these articles to get you outside and feeling inspired? From plant pots to gardening accessories, our suggestions are horticultural heaven!
Once you've picked your new gardening book, you can curl up on the grass and read it in the sunshine. We hope this article has helped you find one that gets you motivated to make some simple yet, satisfying changes. Or perhaps, embark on a gardening obsession that lasts a lifetime!
Author: Annie Hopkins
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