Publisher's Synopsis
Covers everything from the initial planning of your garden on paper to how to make your design a reality with planting, laying and construction guides. This single book will tell you everything you could need to know to achieve your ideal garden.
Includes:
* how to assess your site, create a style and source materials
* advice on planting schemes and achieving year-round interest
* tips on working with design principles such as scale, proportion and balance
* simple instructions for hard landscaping
Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to create and maintain your dream garden.
