by Chris Young (Author)
This inspirational sourcebook identifies the most attractive, practical and portable ideas from hundreds of gardens and designers over the last 100 years and analyses how those ideas might work in any garden. From lighting a dim corner, improving your planting scheme and creating a sophisticated theme to making a cosy space for relaxing or entertaining, this book instructs readers how to create the gardens of their dreams.Chris Young presents the RHS Chelsea Flower Show's key design trends from Contemporary to Classic via Wildlife and the Kitchen Garden. He interviews gold-medal-winning designers within each subject and analyses their individual design style, providing context to their creations. Turning his attention to the smaller scale, Chris focuses on the finer details and finishing touches that complete the designs, helping to transform our gardens and outdoor spaces. This really is everything you want to know from the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: Centenary ed
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 01 Mar 2013
ISBN 10: 1845336852
ISBN 13: 9781845336851
Book Overview: Take Chelsea home with the best ideas, trends, styles and techniques from the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show.