Gardening

Everybody loves a beautiful garden. From gorgeous flowers and a practical veggie and herb garden to lush trees and a perfectly green lawn, there’s something seriously satisfying about creating your own little oasis in the backyard.

Yet there’s certainly an art to gardening. Some plants require more sunlight, or more shade, or just the right amount of water, or to be planted at a certain time of year. Fortunately, many talented people with green thumbs have faced these challenges and written gardening books about it, and Booktopia has stocked up on them.

You’re in the right place for gardening, landscaping, and horticulture books!

H2: Best-selling gardening books
There are countless home gardeners in Australia, and by sorting by ‘bestsellers’ you can see what they’re reading.

One such title is Secrets From the Flower Farm, a guide to growing abundant flowers in unpredictable conditions. Readers will learn about the seed-to-vase journey, including trending plants, cold-hardy plants, heat-tolerant plants, low-maintenance plants, and how to dry your own flowers at home.

Another great choice is The Australian Beekeeping Manual. As many people look to set up hives in their own backyards to support local bee populations – and enjoy their own honey – this is an excellent guide for getting started and supporting your hive’s health.

For those looking to grow their own fruit and veg at home, Good Life Growing is the perfect guide. This release provides the know-how for anyone growing fruits and vegetables anywhere in Australia, with practical solutions for all conditions across the country.

H2: Landscaping books
Landscaping books offer insights on how to design your garden to make it look even more beautiful.

Big Garden Design is a popular choice in this category. Landscape designer Paul Bangay shares his words of wisdom when it comes to planning large gardens, offering insights into his process and sharing his extensive planting lists. Plus, this release includes a selection of beautiful images to add inspiration and awe.

For those with a mind for thinking ahead, Visionary is a beautiful example of a landscape book that incorporates both sustainability and climate change into its pages. In it, landscape architect Giacomo Guzzon and photographer Claire Takacs join forces to introduce private and public gardens around the world that have been created with the future in mind.