Design and Planting (Horticulture Gardeners Guide): Practical Advice for Well-Planted Gardens

McIndoe, Andrew

ISBN 10: 0715328573 / ISBN 13: 9780715328576

Published by David and Charles Publishers, 2008

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Design and Planting (Horticulture Gardeners Guide): Practical Advice for Well-Planted Gardens
• Publisher: David and Charles Publishers
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715328573
• ISBN 13: 9780715328576
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Used; Good

About this title

Synopsis

Whether you are creating a garden from scratch or rejuvenating an existing garden, applying some basic design principles can help you to make the most of your outdoor space.In "Garden Design", expert gardener and Chelsea Flower Show gold-medalist Andrew McIndoe provides easy-to-follow advice on the whole process: from planning through to realisation.This title covers many different garden challenges, including slopes, narrow spaces, tiny courtyards, large plots and new gardens. It offers ideas on choosing the paving, buildings, features and structures that together will create the set for the real stars of the garden stage - the plants. It encourages you to consider the way your plants are put together in terms of shape, colour and texture, allowing you to achieve a garden that really has its own identity.

About the Author

Andrew McIndoe is the Deputy Managing Director of Hillier and Director of their garden centres. He has designed the Hillier Chelsea exhibit for 15 years. Andrew also broadcasts and writes for newspapers and magazines, but still finds time to maintain his own beautiful garden at home in Hampshire.