Good design is the foundation of any individual and beautiful garden. An understanding of simple design and planning principles is all that's needed to create an interesting garden in any sort of location and conditions. This book shows you how to assess your plot, how to start planning and explains what tools and materials you're likely to need. Basic construction options are included, such as walls, fences, hedges, paths, steps, patios and paving as well as suggestions for the kinds of plants you may want to use. The book looks in detail at a number of garden scenarios - rock and water garden, city yard, wildlife garden, woodland garden - and explains that kinds of things that need to be thought about, types and styles, options and designs, key elements etc. Cross-section details of elements of the garden really bring it to life. About the Author Alan and Gill Bridgewater have gained an international reputation as producers of woodworking and DIY books on a range of subjects, including furniture-making, hand tool techniques, stone and brickwork, decks and decking, wood-carving and woodturning. They have written more than 50 highly successful books to date, such as Guide to Making Wooden Toys and Power Tool Wood Carving, published by Sterling and contributed many articles and designs to woodworking magazines, such as Craft Family. They live in Battle, E. Sussex. From The Publisher: Beginning gardeners and experts alike will appreciate this practical advice on virtually every aspect of gardening--from choosing a plot to selecting flowers and water features. The instructions and advice encompass plans and proven techniques for planting traditional English, Japanese, herb, and rock gardens, and building structures such as fences and walls, arches, pergolas and trellises, as well as decking and pathways. More than 300 color photographs, illustrations and diagrams ensure that anyone can create a glorious garden.
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