15 of the Best Gardening Books

With National Book Lovers Day approaching on Wednesday, 9 August, what better time for avid gardeners to dip their noses into a gardening book for all the inspiration and practical advice for their green spaces?

Whether you are looking for top tips and tricks to take care of your gardens or are interested in becoming more green-fingered, there’s a gardening book out there for you, and the teams at BBC Gardeners’ World Magazineand GardenersWorld.comare here to point you in the right direction. 

We’ve included some of our favourite gardening books, suitable for experienced or beginner gardeners. From step-by-step guides to help you grow cut flowers, vegetables, herbs and exotic edibles, to a few coffee table books which make perfect gardening gifts, below you’ll find our carefully chosen selection of recommended reads.

And if you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy your new gardening book, we’ve rounded up the best garden hammocks, best deck chairsand other garden seating ideasfor the ultimate experience. 

Browse our pick of the best gardening books below:

Organised by month, this book is an indispensable guide. It includes lists, monthly reminders, recipes, step-by-step guides, expert instruction for year round gardening as well as essential advice on what to plant when, all contributed by Gardeners’ World favourites like Monty Don, Carol Klein, and Adam Frost.

Price: £16.99

This classic vegetable growing guide covers more than 100 vegetables and all aspects of growing them, from preparing the soil to pests and diseases. This