The Practical Step-by-step Guide to Patio, Terrace, Backyard & Courtyard Gardening: An Inspiring Sourcebook of Classic and Contemporary Garden ... ... ... Outdoor Spaces of Every Shape and Size - Softcover

Joan Clifton; Jenny Hendy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846813662 ISBN 13: 9781846813665

Publisher: Hermes House, 2013

Synopsis

See 9780754835370 for updated and revised new hardback edition. This title includes over 60 stage-by-stage construction and planting sequences, garden case studies, a comprehensive directory of plants and over 850 photographs. It shows you how to plan, design and plant up beautiful and easy-to-maintain garden courtyards, walled spaces, patios, terraces and enclosed backyards. You can create a courtyard in any style - a traditional patio, a Mediterranean-style terrace, an outdoor living and dining space, a productive area for growing fruit and vegetables, a peaceful retreat, or an ultra-modern design. It features step-by-step advice on all the practicalities, from planning a suitable layout and preparing the site, to sourcing all the elements and choosing the plants. This beautiful book is packed with creative ideas for making a successful courtyard space. There is advice on flooring, walls and screens, containers, structures, furniture, ornaments, water features and lighting. Inspirational examples are presented alongside step-by-step instructions to explain the features shown. Case studies with detailed plans explore the dynamics of the different designed spaces, and a plant directory gives a comprehensive listing of planting options. A section on maintenance shows how to keep your courtyard looking its best. If you have a space to design from scratch or one that needs an overhaul, this book provides all the advice you will need.

About this title

About the Author

Joan Clifton is a professional horticulturalist whose career has encompassed the worlds of fashion, architecture and stage design. Her work has appeared in a number of publications, and she operates a garden design and consultancy business from her home in south-west France. Jenny Hendy is an award-winning author who has written over 20 gardening books on subjects ranging from topiary to wildlife gardening. She is a radio broadcaster and lecturer with a thriving garden design consultancy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846813662
• ISBN 13: 9781846813665
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256