RHS Level 2 Unit 2 Study Guides (Unofficial) in Plant Growth and Development

This RHS Level 2 Unit 2 Study Guide gives you a clear, organised way to learn the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development. It serves as an unofficial course companion, written for anyone studying the RHS Level 2 course at home, in a classroom, or through distance-learning materials.

The aim is simple: make the syllabus easier to understand and help you feel confident in the course content. Whether you’re new to horticulture or already working in practical horticulture, the guide takes you through each topic at a steady pace.

This downloadable PDF walks you through the RHS Unit 2 syllabus, using short sections, calm layouts, and diagrams to illustrate key ideas. The guide covers planting techniques, soil preparation, plant selection, site assessment, plant specification, and early aftercare. You’ll also meet named plant examples, links to plant science, and topics such as biodiversity, habitat creation, and how planting choices affect wider ecology.

If you prefer clear steps and structured notes, this guide keeps everything straightforward. It works well on any device, including tablets and computers, so you can review topics whenever you need to.

Each chapter is targeted directly to the RHS Level 2 principles, focusing on areas students often struggle with: matching plant needs to the site, choosing suitable planting methods, preparing soil correctly, and understanding how early care affects long-term success. You’ll also find exam questions based on the RHS style, including topics linked to the principles of plant growth, transpiration, and other core ideas from Unit 1 that support good planting practice.

Because the Royal Horticultural Society does not publish its own textbooks for the theory units, this guide acts as a guide to RHS Level 2 that sits neatly beside your lessons, past papers, and any education you are doing in practical horticulture. It also suits self-taught learners, distance-learning students, and tutors who need a structured resource for revision and teaching.

What’s inside these RHS Level 2 Unit 2 Study Guides:

• Full coverage of Unit 2 of the Plant Growth and Development syllabus
• Clear explanations written in plain language
• Layouts that support learning
• Links to plant science, ecology, and biodiversity
• Guidance on plant selection, plant specification, site conditions and aftercare
• Named plant examples across the unit
• Realistic MCQ exam practice
• End-of-section checks to test understanding
• Works alongside lectures, past papers and other course materials
• Download once and keep on any device

Who is this RHS Level 2 certificate for:

• Students working toward the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development
• Adult learners returning to horticultural training
• Gardeners who want a stronger knowledge of planting and establishment
• Those preparing for a career in horticulture at Level 2
• Independent learners using self-taught study
• Tutors and teachers who need structured material for lessons and revision

If you want a guide that stays close to the RHS theory, supports your exam preparation, and works as a perfect companion to your lessons and coursework, this PDF keeps your learning organised and easy to follow.