Take Chelsea Home

Take Chelsea Home Practical Inspiration from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Centenary edition

Hardback (01 Mar 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

About the Publisher

Mitchell Beazley

Mitchell Beazley is a long established family reference publisher producing books on a wide range of subjects including cookery, gardening, reference, natural history as well as leading the way with its award winning wine titles and bestselling antiques books under the Miller brand.

Book information

ISBN: 9781845336851
Publisher: Octopus
Imprint: Mitchell Beazley
Pub date:
Edition: Centenary edition
DEWEY: 712.6
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 852g
Height: 242mm
Width: 201mm
Spine width: 20mm