RHS The Urban Gardener By Matt - Non Fiction - Paperback
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Title:
RHS The Urban Gardener
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Overview:
RHS The Urban Gardener is your practical blueprint for turning a city patch into a thriving outdoor sanctuary. Whether you’re tending a tiny balcony, a sunken courtyard, a rooftop terrace, a basement garden, or a front strip of greenery, this book shows you how to design a space that feels spacious, calm and usable. Matt, a seasoned garden designer, lecturer and broadcaster, guides you through 16 step-by-step projects that balance beauty with everyday living—from creating a living green wall to planting beneath mature trees and crafting a gravel garden that remains stylish through the seasons. Interwoven with 13 case studies, the book brings design theory to life with real-world examples from renowned designers Tom Stuart-Smith, Charlotte Rowe and Christopher Bradley-Hole, proving that great urban gardens are achievable anywhere. Award-winning photographer Marianne Majerus provides visual inspiration that helps you see the potential in every corner. This paperback is a friendly, authoritative companion for anyone ready to transform an urban space into a personal oasis of calm, productivity and joy.
What Makes This Book Stand Out:
What sets RHS The Urban Gardener apart is its design-first approach to urban spaces. It isn’t just a plant list; it’s a cohesive guide to planning, proportion and microclimates in compact sites. The 16 projects are deliberately varied to suit everyday city life—from high-contrast modern courtyards to intimate, shaded refuges—offering practical, repeatable methods you can adapt to your own space. The 13 case studies illustrate ideas in action, showcasing how vision translates into tangible, lasting results. The text blends aesthetic judgment with pragmatic tips on materials, maintenance and seasonal interest, ensuring readers can execute plans with confidence. Marianne Majerus’s photography elevates the book from manual to mood board, helping you visualise the texture, colour and atmosphere of a finished garden before a single plant is chosen. It’s the kind of guide you’ll revisit as your space evolves, not just once but over many seasons.
Who This Book Is Perfect For:
This book speaks to city dwellers who want more from their outdoor spaces, whether they’re starting from scratch or refreshing a tired area. It’s ideal for balcony lovers, roof-terrace gardeners, courtyards and front gardens, renters seeking flexible planting ideas, and homeowners aiming to make a productive, relaxing outdoor room. Students and professionals in landscape design will appreciate the design-centric lens and clear, actionable steps, while gift buyers will value the book’s premium presentation and practical outcomes. If you dream of planting herbs on a balcony, cultivating a small edible garden in a shaded corner, or creating a stylish gravel courtyard that’s welcoming year-round, this is the compact, authoritative guide you’ll reach for again and again.
Key Highlights:
- 16 practical, step-by-step urban garden projects
- Guidance for balconies, roof terraces, courtyards, basements and front gardens
- 13 real-world case studies from leading designers
- Stunning visuals by award-winning photographer Marianne Majerus
- Expert insights from a garden designer with a design-forward mindset
- Strategies for relaxation zones, play areas and productive planting
About the Author:
Matt is described as a garden designer, lecturer and broadcaster who brings a practical, design-led perspective to urban green spaces. In RHS The Urban Gardener, he translates architectural possibilities into accessible, achievable guidance for homeowners and aspiring designers alike. His approach balances aesthetics with function, helping readers understand how space, light, soil, and plant selection work together in constrained sites. While the book draws on a wealth of case study insight, the author’s focus remains firmly on real-world application—turning city spaces into usable, beautiful gardens that fit busy urban lifestyles.
Why You’ll Love This Book:
If you’ve ever felt daunted by the idea of a city garden, this book changes the conversation. It combines practical, repeatable steps with aspirational design, so you gain not only ideas but a clear path to execution. The 16 projects give you a versatile toolkit—from green walls to gravel-inspired zones—while the 13 case studies prove that ambitious urban design is attainable in a range of spaces. The photography enriches every page, helping you plan with confidence and visualise the end result. With its thoughtful balance of usability and beauty, RHS The Urban Gardener is an ideal companion for transforming urban spaces into personal sanctuaries you’re proud to share with friends and family.
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