The Complete Practical Guide to Patio, Terrace, Backyard and Courtyard Gardening: How to Plan, Design and Plant Up Garden Courtyards, Walled Spaces, Patios, Terraces and Enclosed Backyards - Hardcover

Joan Clifton; Jenny Hendy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075481887X ISBN 13: 9780754818878

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2009

Synopsis

See 9780754835370 for updated and revised new hardback edition. This sumptuous book is packed with creative ideas for making a successful outside courtyard space. An introductory section gives practical advice on assessing a site, freshening up existing tired elements and basic planting techniques. Successive chapters on specific styles each look at flooring, walls and screens, plants and containers, ornament and water features, and lighting. Each chapter includes a case study with a detailed colour plan explaining the dynamics of the designed spaces, and how specific elements were achieved. The plant directory then gives a comprehensive listing of planting options, each entry complete with propagation, growth patterns, and ideal conditions. The final section on maintenance shows how to keep your courtyard looking its best, including deadheading, watering techniques and repainting fencing and trellis.

About this title

About the Author

Joan Clifton trained in horticulture and landscape design and is now an established figure at the forefront of garden design. Her work has appeared in a number of pretigious publications and she has lectured widely in Britain and Japan. Jenny Hendy worked for one of Britain's leading gardening magazines before opting for a freelance career. Soon after, she became editor of the European Topiary Society's journal, Topiarius. An author, lecturer and TV guest presenter, Jenny's interest in garden design has developed into a thriving consultancy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 075481887X
• ISBN 13: 9780754818878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256