From the publisher of category-killer garden books including encyclopedias on gardening, perennials, plants and garden plans, here is the only book you will ever need to design your own garden, whether small or large. For beginners or experts and whatever the size of the garden, this reference shows the techniques step by step for tackling every aspect of garden design from planning and planting to simple construction projects.
- ISBN-10 : 0756642744
360 pages PDF ebook
Contents
Contents 6 FOREWORD Chris Young, Editor-in-Chief 10 HOW TO DESIGN A comprehensive guide to the principles of garden design, and how you can apply them to create a design of your own. First principles 20 Designing with plants 72 Creating a plan 100 Choosing materials 52 Assessing your garden 90 Design case study 118 126 CHOOSING A STYLE From formal and foliage to Modernist and Mediterranean, explore the history and key ingredients of these major design styles and find inspiration for your own garden. Garden styles explained 128 Cottage gardens 140 Modernist gardens 156 Foliage gardens 172 Productive gardens 188 Sustainable gardens 204 Country gardens 220 Formal gardens 132 Mediterranean gardens 148 Japanese gardens 164 Fusion gardens 180 Family gardens 196 Urban gardens 212 Concept gardens 228 234 MAKING A GARDEN All the practical information and step-by-step guides you need to bring your garden designs to life. Building garden structures 238 Planting techniques 256 268 PLANT AND MATERIALS GUIDE Expert advice to help you choose the perfect plant for any situation, and the right materials for your design. Plant guide 270 Index 342 Suppliers 358 Materials guide 330 Acknowledgements 352 Designers’ details 360
