Alan Titchmarsh How to Garden: Garden Design

Author: Titchmarsh, Alan

Garden design & planning

Published on 2 April 2009 by Ebury Publishing (BBC Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the How to Garden' series.

Paperback | 144 pages, f/c photographs & b/w line drawings throughout
235 x 189 x 9 | 430g

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 landscapingAlan 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.