by Andrew Wilson (Editor)
As good design is the key to a successful garden, this book has collected together some of the best of today' s structural garden plans, providing practical solutions for smaller gardens in both town and country. After an introduction that gives specific advise on the advantages and restrictions of designing a garden for a smaller space and how problems can be resolved, the book features some 150 structural garden plans divided into thematic chapters. The plans include those for problem sites, such as small, narrow, shaded or sloping gardens, as well as key garden features such as steps, decking, boundaries, water features, lighting, and ornaments, together with key planting.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Edition: 01
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 15 Feb 2007
ISBN 10: 1845332067
ISBN 13: 9781845332068
Book Overview: Structural garden designs for ordinary garden owners with smaller gardens who have neither the time or money to develop a plan. Approximately 150 complete garden plans plus photographs of the finished gardens, their planting, and special features. Gardens created by today' s most talented and innovative garden designers. Includes the designer' s contact details, with their web and email addresses. Plans chosen by a leading expert in garden design, who also contributes an Introduction on the do's and don'ts of designing for small gardens.