Garden Planner: A Practical Book Collection

Product Description How to plan and plant the perfect garden, in an inspirational two-volume collection Over 50 plans and more than 1100 colour photographs show you how to create the perfect garden, even in the smallest of spaces Detailed coverage of different styles of garden: wildlife gardens; water and rock gardens; Japanese gardens; small gardens; family gardens; kitchen gardens; low-maintenance gardens; container gardens; patios, balconies and terraces Clear guidance on creating features such as lawns, fences, walls and patios, as well as trellising, arches and pergolas, and ponds and rock gardens Inspirational planting schemes and helpful plant lists help you choose the right plants for specific effects, conditions and locations Every garden benefits from good planning: whatever you want from your garden, design and preparation are essential. Garden Planner: A Practical Book Collection encourages you to look ahead at what you want from your garden, to plan around those needs, and to create a personalized garden that you can enjoy for years to come. Over 50 example garden plans are described in detail - grouped into the most popular styles. All shapes and sizes of garden or terrace are taken into account - L-shaped or sloping, patio or roof terrace, small or large. Alongside the plans are practical step-by-step photographs showing how to achieve key elements in the design, such as laying gravel, maintaining container plants, or constructing a decorative trellis. Planning is even more vital where space is limited, and Gardening in Small Spaces contains countless ways in which you can create stylish effects and even produce an impression of length and depth. This essential guide will show you how to make the most of even the smallest outdoor space. After explaining how to accurately measure, prepare the site and plan your design, the second section explains how to put your plan into action. There are step-by-step instructions on garden basics, including laying lawns and paving, as well as fences, walls and paths. The final section gives advice on choosing plants to give texture, colour, shape and form to your garden. With the right preparation, and this handy set of books to guide you along your way you can create the garden of your dreams. About the Author Peter McHoy is a well-known and highly respected author and journalist. He has written books on many gardening and houseplant topics, including Garden Know How: The Easy Low-Maintenance Garden and How to Have Happy Healthy Houseplants (both Southwater). He has also compiled and edited important gardening works such as The Gardening Encyclopedia and The Gardener's Diary. He started his career as a seed analyst, but soon moved into magazine journalism so that he could share his enthusiasm for plants and gardens with others. He also runs a horticultural photographic library.