Garden design and planning Books

Book SynopsisWinner of the Garden Media Guild Book Photographer of the Year 2015'This book will inspire readers to envision what is possible even in the smallest, most improbable spaces'.Publishers Weekly'Just looking at Marianne's stunning photographs made me want to go outside and start re-thinking my plot....I defy any reader not to find a style they can feel comfortable with in this book, there are plenty of ideas which can be adopted, even for the most difficult location'.Reckless GardenerThere is no one way to design a garden. The variations and breadth of possibilities are astonishing but it is the choices of the individual that make the world of gardens so exciting. Creating a garden is part common sense and part instinct but we all need inspiration to help us realize the garden we want. Garden Design: A Book of Ideas is the must-have visual reference for garden owners, architects and designers. With over 600 images by award-winning photographer Marianne Majerus and incisive advice from garden designer and best-selling writer Heidi Howcroft, this book takes the reader from getting the concept right to choosing the perfect finishing touches for your outdoor space. The gardens featured are large and small, urban and rural in a wide range of styles from contemporary to classical to naturalistic. Every aspect of designing a garden is explored, from assessing your plot and soil to choosing a style as your inspiration, selecting the right components (be they hard landscaping, boundaries or plants) and tackling more challenging spaces.Trade ReviewThis book will inspire readers to envision what is possible even in the smallest, most improbable spaces. * Publishers Weekly *Just looking at Marianne's stunning photographs made me want to go outside and start re-thinking my plot....I defy any reader not to find a style they can feel comfortable with in this book, there are plenty of ideas which can be adopted, even for the most difficult location. * Reckless Gardener *

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Book SynopsisTo create a garden that gives pleasure throughout the year is the goal of every garden-maker. The greatest designers maintain that it is the garden in winter that sets the scene for the remainder of the year. Designing and Creating a Winter Garden takes the reader through the process of designing a new garden from scratch or re-working an existing garden, with winter as the key, formative season. The first part of the book deals with design considerations and ideas, including: assessing the site and its opportunities and constraints; designing the basic framework for winter; making use of low, winter light and using sparkling colour; pots, containers and statuary in the garden, and finally the maintenance of the garden in winter. The second part comprises a detailed catalogue of suggested plants and their uses, grouped into: evergreens; winter-flowering trees, shrubs and perennials, including those that are strongly scented; shrubs with coloured and textured bark and finally, uTrade ReviewSo I was very keen to see Sally’s new book and, after reading it, I can say that it’s delightful and will be of enormous use to both new and experienced gardeners. This book will be supremely useful to gardeners of all levels. I know it will always give me, and so many others, a feeling which Sally describes upon seeing the first bulb shoots in January: ‘simply joyous’. -- Rosemary FitzGerald, Hardy Plant Society Journal. * Hardy Plant Society Journal. *

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Book SynopsisOver the years, Japanese gardeners have fine-tuned a distinctive set of pruning techniques that coax out the essential characters of their garden trees, or niwaki. In this highly practical book, Western gardeners are encouraged to draw upon the techniques and sculpt their own garden trees to unique effect. After first discussing the principles that underpin the techniques, the author offers in-depth guidelines for shaping pines, azaleas, conifers, broadleaved evergreens, bamboos and deciduous trees. Throughout the text, step-by-step illustrations accompany the instructions, while abundant photographs and anecdotes bring the ideas surrounding niwaki vividly to life.Trade ReviewMore than a pruning manual, Hobson's guide encompasses the cultural implications of niwaki, an artistic custom integral to the gardening legacy of Japan. -- Alice Joyce Booklist 20070401 Of as much interest as the practical cutting points are the bits of history and lore woven into the chapters that stress the spiritual underpinnings of this ancient art. -- Marianne Binetti Seattle Post-Intelligencer 20070518 Any gardener would be fascinated, not only by the pruning and training techniques, but the background information about Japanese culture which the author weaves throughout the book. -- Karen Helfert Washington Gardener 20070701 Has wonderful illustrations and very specific directions that should prove useful to anyone who has garden subjects that need pruning. -- Linda Brazill Capital Times (Madison) 20070728 More marriages have gotten in trouble over the 'correct' way to prune shrubs than probably any other gardening task. We can't save your relationship, but we [can] suggest Niwaki - Pruning, Training, and Shaping Trees in the Japanese Way. -- Jill Sell Cleveland Plain Dealer 20070728 Easily the best book in English on this pristine type of pruning. ... Anyone who appreciates plants and Japanese culture will find more than they could have imagined in this unique book. -- Clear Englebert West Hawaii Today 20071202 Detailed drawings of the pruning methods, as well as numerous photos of Japanese examples, make this an eminently practical guide. SciTech Book News 20071201 Definitely has what it takes to impress serious garden nerds, [but] there's also plenty here for the rest of us. ... Niwaki is [Hobson's] first book; let's hope it's not his last. -- Josephine Bridges Asian Reporter 20091117

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Book SynopsisAuthor Mathew Tekulsky wrote the first book on butterfly gardening for North America, nearly 40 years ago! Butterfly gardening is the practice of attracting beautiful butterflies to your garden by growing common plants and flowers that they use for food and nectar. This fun and wonderfully simple activity will bring colour, light, and beauty to your garden and home. With the relaxing and rewarding qualities of this outdoor hobby, it’s not hard to see why it’s sweeping the nation and growing in popularity.How to Create a Butterfly Garden is a complete, step-by-step guide to gardening for butterflies. You’ll learn about: The butterfly life cycle, habitats, and behaviours Choosing and obtaining food and nectar sources Designing your garden Options for country, suburban, and city gardens Fifty common garden butterflies and the plants they like Butterfly observation and conservation This guide will teach you everything you need to get started—whether you’re a suburban resident, the owner of a small urban garden, an apartment dweller, or a keeper of a country estate, you can enjoy frequent butterfly visits to your garden or window box. The key, Tekulsky believes, is learning some basic knowledge of butterfly characteristics and behaviour and knowing how to meet the needs of the butterfly species most common in your neighbourhood. Not only is butterfly gardening one of the easiest ways to enjoy these enchanting creatures, but it’s also a wonderful way to help conserve natural butterfly populations for generations to come. Learn how to create your own beautiful butterfly garden today!Trade Review"A comprehensive book such as this on butterfly gardening is overdue." —Roger Tory Peterson, ornithologist

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Book SynopsisNamed a Best Gift Book for Gardeners by The New York Times Book Review, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Seattle Times, Domino magazine, and Goop. The team behind the inspirational design sites Gardenista.com and Remodelista.com presents an all-in-one manual for making your outdoor space as welcoming as your living room. Tour personality-filled gardens around the world and re-create the looks with no-fail planting palettes. Find hundreds of design tips and easy DIYs, editors’ picks of 100 classic (and stylish) objects, a landscaping primer with tips from pros, over 200 resources, and so much more.Trade Review“[This book has] something for anyone interested in horticulture and outdoor living—stylish gardens and exterior spaces, DIY projects, a shopping guide to top products, and expert tips.”—Boston Globe “These well-loved spaces are also well lived-in. Slatalla is warm, approachable, lively—and chic. But she lets us in on everyone’s secrets with sections labeled ‘Steal This Look.’ . . . She suggests ideas for paths, fire pits and foot showers, tips for drainage solutions, and a shopping directory that made me reach for my credit card.”—The New York Times Book Review “If you love Gardenista.com, sister site to Remodelista.com, you’ll be as happy as I am to have a photo-rich look-book for modernist gardens in hand. The focus is international, with up-to-the minute planting ideas, including lots of tempting DIY projects.”—Seattle Times “Full of ideas to copy for those with not much time.”—World of Interiors “Access to some of the most glamorous green spaces from Isabel Marant’s own LA oasis to London interiors maven Rose Uniacke’s artfully designed conservatory, along with solid advice on how to, in true Gardenista style, ‘steal the look.’ Beyond the access to beautiful garden spaces, the editors offer up evergreen advice for DIY projects outdoors and the best sources for garden furniture and tools. It’s a bit of a Garden Design 101.”—Goop “Lust-worthy gardens in a vast array of styles and settings . . . it’s a source you’ll return to again and again over a lifetime in pursuit of both big landscaping transformations and weekend projects. As visually enchanting as it is brimming with practical advice, Gardenista shows readers that, just as with interior design, there are countless ways to create an attractive and functional outdoor living space—from wild and loose to tailored and lavish, from rustic to minimalist and everything in between.”—BookPage, Top Lifestyles Pick “This book by Slatalla (editor-in-chief of the website Gardenista) consolidates years of research and practical experimentation for transforming the basic garden or back yard into an extension of indoor living space. More than mere garden planning, the book explores the additional elements of furnishings, accessories, accoutrements and color, integrating nature and luxury to create an outdoor home setting as a place of personal retreat. Horticultural advice is also woven into the plan. . . . Aided by 480 color photographs, this beautiful book showcases innovative gardening concepts based upon real homes, highlighting details—the placement of beeswax tea candles, tablecloth clamps, and butterfly chairs—in harmony with shade trees, hedge shrubs, and stone walls. The end result is a display of outdoor living space that integrates plants, color, balance, design, and also functionality. Color photos.”—Publishers Weekly "A big bouquet of ideas that you can digest over the winter and use to inspire your own outdoor space come spring."—Toronto Star “Includes lushly photographed tours of 12 enviable gardens and planning guides for a variety of climates and colour palettes. The most gorgeous gardening book I’ve seen in ages.”—The Bookseller (U.K.)“[This book has] something for anyone interested in horticulture and outdoor living—stylish gardens and exterior spaces, DIY projects, a shopping guide to top products, and expert tips.”—Boston Globe “These well-loved spaces are also well lived-in. Slatalla is warm, approachable, lively—and chic. But she lets us in on everyone’s secrets with sections labeled ‘Steal This Look.’ . . . She suggests ideas for paths, fire pits and foot showers, tips for drainage solutions, and a shopping directory that made me reach for my credit card.”—The New York Times Book Review “If you love Gardenista.com, sister site to Remodelista.com, you’ll be as happy as I am to have a photo-rich look-book for modernist gardens in hand. The focus is international, with up-to-the minute planting ideas, including lots of tempting DIY projects.”—Seattle Times “Full of ideas to copy for those with not much time.”—World of Interiors “Access to some of the most glamorous green spaces from Isabel Marant’s own LA oasis to London interiors maven Rose Uniacke’s artfully designed conservatory, along with solid advice on how to, in true Gardenista style, ‘steal the look.’ Beyond the access to beautiful garden spaces, the editors offer up evergreen advice for DIY projects outdoors and the best sources for garden furniture and tools. It’s a bit of a Garden Design 101.”—Goop “Lust-worthy gardens in a vast array of styles and settings . . . it’s a source you’ll return to again and again over a lifetime in pursuit of both big landscaping transformations and weekend projects. As visually enchanting as it is brimming with practical advice, Gardenista shows readers that, just as with interior design, there are countless ways to create an attractive and functional outdoor living space—from wild and loose to tailored and lavish, from rustic to minimalist and everything in between.”—BookPage, Top Lifestyles Pick “This book by Slatalla (editor-in-chief of the website Gardenista) consolidates years of research and practical experimentation for transforming the basic garden or back yard into an extension of indoor living space. More than mere garden planning, the book explores the additional elements of furnishings, accessories, accoutrements and color, integrating nature and luxury to create an outdoor home setting as a place of personal retreat. Horticultural advice is also woven into the plan. . . . Aided by 480 color photographs, this beautiful book showcases innovative gardening concepts based upon real homes, highlighting details—the placement of beeswax tea candles, tablecloth clamps, and butterfly chairs—in harmony with shade trees, hedge shrubs, and stone walls. The end result is a display of outdoor living space that integrates plants, color, balance, design, and also functionality. Color photos.”—Publishers Weekly "A big bouquet of ideas that you can digest over the winter and use to inspire your own outdoor space come spring."—Toronto Star “Includes lushly photographed tours of 12 enviable gardens and planning guides for a variety of climates and colour palettes. The most gorgeous gardening book I’ve seen in ages.”—The Bookseller (U.K.)

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Book Synopsis“A veritable goldmine for gardeners.” —Plant Talk We’ve all seen gorgeous perennial gardens packed with color, texture, and multi-season interest. Designed by a professional and maintained by a crew, they are aspirational bits of beauty too difficult to attempt at home. Or are they?The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden makes a design-magazine-worthy garden achievable at home. The new, simplified approach is made up of hardy, beautiful plants grown on a 10x14 foot grid. Each of the 62 garden plans combines complementary plants that thrive together and grow as a community. They are designed to make maintenance a snap. The garden plans can be followed explicitly or adjusted to meet individual needs, unlocking rich perennial landscape designs for individualization and creativity.

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Book SynopsisA bucket list tour of Europe's private gardens Acres of white-blooming garden rooms on the island of Mallorca. A seven-tiered wonder of stone, plants, and water above Germany's Rhine River. The Garden of Cosmic Speculation in a quiet Scottish valley. These sumptuous landscapes are just three of the fifty destinations you'll visit on this exclusive tour of Europe's most beautiful private gardens. From Belgium to Ireland, Scandinavia to Wales, Carolyn Mullet is your guide through intimate retreats normally off-limits to visitors. Short profiles introduce the intriguing owners and rich histories of each garden and the land they inhabit. Among the featured gardens are works of eminent designers such as Tom Stuart-Smith, Andy Malengier, and Louis Benech. Whether you love exploring faraway places or creating your own landscape haven at home, Adventures in Eden is the ideal armchair getaway-glimpses into personal garden artistry that are sure to spark inspiration.

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Book SynopsisThe team at Gardeners' World bring you the ultimate guide to your gardening year, from planning and planting to troubleshooting tips and gardening discovery. Organised by month, this book includes lists, timetables, step-by-step guidance and expert advice for year-round gardening, as well as an informative guide on what to plant when and projects for every season. Complemented by beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and tips from your favourite gardening personalities, The Gardeners' World Almanac will help you make your garden look its very best throughout the year.

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Book Synopsis'Brings both house and garden vividly to life... A magnificent achievement' Gardens Illustrated 'A finely crafted work... it is an important record of the history of one of the country's most splendid estates' The English Garden The Palladian house of Stourhead, in Wiltshire, occupies a plateau above the confluence of three valleys. When you cross the south lawn and descend the tree-hung slopes, you glimpse a lake adorned with classical temples. Continue and you will find an allegorical grotto; a gothick hideaway; a Pantheon of demi-gods and, on high, a deserted temple to Apollo. To the west Alfred's Tower commands views over three counties, a gaunt landmark to English monarchy and patriotism. This is how in Georgian times Henry Hoare – known as Henry the Magnificent – would have explored the garden he designed. Generations of the Hoare family, bankers who combined service with enlightened patronage and philanthropy, have developed and cultivated the garden at Stourhead, and for many its breathtaking vistas are paradise. Dudley Dodd charts the owners of Stourhead and the history of the landscape, house and art collection. He describes how flights of folly, individual flair, taste and careful stewardship have nurtured a national treasure, which is among the finest English landscape gardens and, since 1946, a jewel of The National Trust. The stunning new pictures by the renowned photographer Marianne Majerus provide an up to date record of this enduring Elysium.Trade ReviewBrings both house and garden vividly to life... It makes for a gripping family saga. What is wonderful about this book is its range [...] and Dodd is especially good at setting the garden in context. A magnificent achievement * Gardens Illustrated *Dodd [is] meticulous and skilful. This is a finely crafted work and its telling illuminated by magnificent images of the property. It makes a wonderful addition to a library but it is also an important record of the history of one of the country's most splendid estates * The English Garden *Going through such a comprehensive account, Dudley Dodd gives the background and context that is needed to fully enjoy this amazing landscape garden, and brings Stourhead's story to alive * Country Gardener *With sketches, plans and stunning photography by the renowned photographer Marianne Majerus, this book will appeal to those who know and love the gardens as well as those who are yet to visit * Wiltshire Living *Dudley Dodd captures the beauty and history of the Palladian jewel in Wiltshire and its colourful owners, the Hoares, who acquired the house in 1717 and used their wealth, creativity and taste to nurture the fine gardens we see today * Daily Mail *Using original and other contemporary artworks and references, a detailed picture of how the owners of Stourhead developed their vision and nurtured it is entertainingly and painstakingly presented * Garden News *A beautiful coffee table book for anyone with a interest in plant and natural photography, the history of British gardens and architecture and more, it comes highly recommended * Amateur Photographer *A beautiful illustrated guide to its history, with photos, plans and sketches of the Eden once described as "more beautiful than any landscape put on canvas"' * i News *Captures the stunning vision of Henry Hoare * The Lady *Written by Dudley Dodd and featuring beautiful new images by renowned photographer Marianne Majerus, Stourhead: Henry Hoare's Paradise Revisited offers a comprehensive visual history of this celebrated landscape, its famous Palladian house and art collection * Outdoor Photography *A book in which there is so much visual richness to enjoy * Home & Garden *Dudley Dodd, a figure from the golden days of the National Trust, is the perfect guide * House & Garden *

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Book Synopsis'A world-renowned horticultural tour de force, Arabella Lennox-Boyd is one of the most accomplished landscape designers of our time' House and Garden 'Arabella Lennox-Boyd's memoir-like account is a complete joy to read as well as to look at... A must' Country Life 'Testament to an extraordinarily creative and blooming life' Tatler Arabella Lennox-Boyd is one of the foremost garden designers in the world. She has created some of the country's most stunning private gardens, in addition to commissions for the Serpentine Sackler Gallery and projects for Sting and Trudie Styler. Looking back over her extraordinary career, Arabella takes us on a tour of the gardens that have had a particular interest or meaning to her. She describes the inspirations that led to the final design and plant combination. Famed for her herbaceous borders and a passionate collector of plants and shrubs, Arabella imparts her expert wisdom on planting and offers practical advice on landscaping. The book will be illustrated with beautiful photography and accompanied by Arabella's sketches and planting plans.Trade ReviewGardens in My Life is a personal journey... Particularly vivid are the descriptions of Arabella's childhood holidays in Oliveto... This instilled in her a deep and lasting love of nature that has provided a rich seam of inspiration. This book is a compelling testament to that' * House & Garden *It's a book that will no doubt adorn the coffee tables in the grand houses she was first inspired by when she arrived in London. And it's a testament to an extraordinarily creative and blooming life * Tatler *Arabella Lennox-Boyd's memoir-like account is a complete joy to read as well as to look at... A must' * Country Life *This beautiful book, by one of the most accomplished garden designers of our time, looks back over Arabella's extraordinary career and the gardens that have had particular interest or meaning to her... Alongside breath-taking photography are Arabella's fascinating sketches and planting plans' * The Home Page *Disarmingly candid memoir from a 'grande dame' of garden design, filled with pragmatic insights into the practical business of being a designer * Gardens Illustrated *[Lennox-Boyd is] an engaging, graceful writer with a straightforward, almost modest style -- Anne Swithinbank, World of InteriorsWildly romantic, atmospheric and often festooned with roses, Arabella Lennox-Boyd designs are celebrated with gusto in this exploration of her work. From her own garden in Tuscany, to those in Britain and beyond, it's heady, aspirational stuff. Wonderful for luxuriating in on a wet winter afternoon, the mix of conversational anecdote and description of the thinking behind each garden makes for an enjoyable read. I particularly appreciated the 'masterplan' overhead drawings, which help the reader to orientate themselves within each garden -- Rachel de Thame, The TimesA nostalgic look back at her career and the private gardens that have had a particular interest or meaning to her * Landscape Magazine *

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Book SynopsisEssays and stories to inspire us to nurture diverse, meaningful relationships with gardens and landscapes. The garden is a powerful, generous way of looking at the world. As beautiful spaces, gardens fill us with hope and wonder. As gathering places, they nurture friendships and communities. Thoughtfully crafted, they make us pause and appreciate our surroundings. Full of edible plants, they nourish us. Full of diversity – human and non-human – they connect us with the polychromatic world in which we live. They make us feel at home in our own bodies, in our cities, and on our planet. Through stories and essays, The Calming Garden invites readers on a journey to understand gardens as places where we build mutually beneficial relationships with the living world around us. Each chapter in the book is dedicated to a specific idea or element of the garden, from places where gardens grow (i.e. a driveway in San Francisco, a bathtub as a planter, etc.) to garden management (why some lawns need watering every few days, and some gardens can go almost a full year without irrigation), to color and texture (i.e. how fine-textured plants like grasses can be used to unify a space), and everything in between. Perfect for home gardeners, landscape designers, or as a gift for the gardener in your life, The Calming Garden is an ode to the wonders, designs, and habitats that live within a garden, and an inspiration to nurture diverse, meaningful relationships with the gardens and landscapes around us.

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Book SynopsisUnderestimated for too long as just a shrub for cottage gardens, the hydrangea is experiencing a renaissance in floral design. Lavish and luscious, the often-giant blooms are the epitome of chic. The next title in Pavilion’s series of beautiful floral gardening guides celebrates the ornamental charm and butterfly-like petals of the hydrangea. This title celebrates the history and main varieties of the hydrangea, from its origins in China, Japan and Korea, to how they have taken over most gardens in the world. To this day, pink hydrangeas are popular in Asia, as they are given as love tokens, and most recently, a hydrangea hybrid won Plant of the Year at the 2018 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Pavilion’s guide to the most beautiful varieties reveals their fascinating assets together with practical cultivation tips for any garden or container. Including delicate blooms such as the raspberry ripple Miss Soari and the beautiful Annabelle, to the full-on and fabulous Glam Rock and the weirdly wonderful Limelight. With engaging commentary on each bloom, easy-to-follow advice and glorious photography, this book will appeal to everybody who is after the best bloom for weddings, gardens of any size, or looking for the most bountiful cut flowers.Trade Review'Instantly re-educates and inspires, leaving one determined to uproot half the garden and replant it with hydrangeas.' – The Sunday Times For Dahlias'A comprehensive, quick-reference guide. This is a visually stunning book with superb photography, which makes it a beautiful experience to turn each page – a great introduction to the genus.' – Gardens Illustrated Magazine 'Simply glorious.' – Daily Mail Weekend 'Handsomely produced and lushly illustrated.' – The Irish Times For Ranunculus Naomi Slade ‘goes the extra mile, giving us added bits of useful information that can really help gardeners develop their practical knowledge.’ – Garden Media Guild Award Winner 2022 ‘A colourful, informative book that is an inspiring read for anyone who loves these luxurious, abundant blooms..' – Gardens Illustrated For Peonies: ‘Simply flicking through the pages … is a sensualist’s dream.’ – The Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisThe book explains the philosophy of spending half an hour each day on the allotment in order to produce something to harvest and eat every day.Table of ContentsCONTENTS 1 The Half-Hour Principle 6 2 Taking on a plot 18 Seating and shelter 34 Setting up a shed 38 3 Deciding what to grow 44 4 Growing the best varieties 62 5 Keeping on top of your plot 90 A cut flower garden 106 6 The first year 112 7 Nurturing your plants 128 8 Managing pests and diseases 154 A wildlife garden 172 9 An allotment for children 174 10 What next? 184 Some mail order suppliers 202 Further reading 204 Acknowledgements 205 Index 206

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Book Synopsis In this global gardener’s guide to creating a resilient, climate-wise garden, learn how to adapt your garden to cope with volatile weather extremes and other effects of a rapidly changing climate.It’s no longer gardening as usual. Heat waves, droughts, flooding, violent storms…the long-predicted extremes of weather caused by climate change are now on our doorstep, and gardeners around the world are feeling the effects. Certain pests are staying active until much later in the season, many plants are blooming earlier, soils are eroding and degrading at a rapid pace, unpredictable rainfall is water-logging our gardens, and fiercer storms are uprooting trees and snapping branches. Not to mention the effects of prolonged drought in many parts of the world and the water rationing that comes with it. What’s a gardener to do?We need to learn how to protect the garden against climate extremes, exotic pests, invasive weeds, and more<Trade Review“With the climate emergency, ‘gardening as usual’ no longer applies and we need to learn how to adapt to prolonged droughts, intense storms, and wildly fluctuating temperatures. The Climate Change Garden is the in-depth guide you need to learn how to manage climate extremes and build resilient gardens.” -- Niki Jabbour, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Growing Under Cover“This timely and essential guide will help gardeners implement key changes to increase the resiliency of their landscapes. The authors offer both pragmatic and creative approaches to address the challenges we are already experiencing and provide a wealth of actionable items to help us adjust our gardening traditions.” -- Susan Mulvihill, author of The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook and The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook“I love this book. It’s the savvy guide to future proofing your garden against the increasing extremes of weather through climate change.” -- Frances Tophill, Gardeners’ World presenter and author of Rewild Your GardenTable of ContentsForeword: Why It’s No Longer Gardening as Usual Introduction: A Taste of Things to Come? Chapter 1: Too Much Water Chapter 2: Heat and Drought Chapter 3: Wind, Frost, and Snow Chapter 4: Healthy Soil Chapter 5: Design Ideas Chapter 6: Working with Wildlife Chapter 7: Pests, Diseases, and Aliens Chapter 8: The Vegetable Garden Chapter 9: In the Orchard Chapter 10: Trees for the Future Chapter 11: The Flower Garden About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisConvert your unproductive lawn and landscape areas into fruitful edible gardens with this practical guide overflowing with ideas, plans, designs, and know-how.Out with the lawn and in with the food! That’s the battle cry of millions of modern gardeners who are not only looking to reduce the amount of time and energy they have to spend tending a lawn, but they’re also looking to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors by supplying them with fresh, homegrown food. In the United States alone, 46 million acres of land are covered in turfgrass (that’s more acreage than corn and soybeans combined!). Imagine all the good that would come if that land were dedicated to growing food instead! Converting unused areas of the landscape into food gardens helps mitigate the effects of climate change, reduces food miles, improves food security, and allows us to be a better steward of our little slicTable of ContentsIntroduction: It’s All about Perspective Chapter 1 The Case for Less Lawn and More Food Chapter 2 Exploring and Transforming Your Landscape Chapter 3 Garden Designs for Edible Yards Chapter 4 Planning and Growing for Your Conditions Chapter 5 Common and Uncommon Edible Plants Chapter 6 Garden Plans and Menus Chapter 7 Planting and Tending Your Gardens Chapter 8 Changing the Landscape and Cultivating Community Conclusion Resources About the Authors Author Acknowledgments Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate celebration of England’s most gorgeous gardens, showcasing their enduring appeal from historic masterpieces to individual creations of today The English Gardener’s Garden spans seven centuries to spotlight over 60 of England’s finest gardens. Adapted from Phaidon’s bestselling The Gardener’s Garden, updated, and organized geographically by county, the selection ranges from formal Renaissance gardens, herbaceous Arts and Crafts gardens of the 20th century, to artistic creations and healing gardens by contemporary designers. Each entry is illustrated with sumptuous photographs and features a concise text detailing the garden’s historical and stylistic importance and that of its designer, patron, or maker, creating a beautiful and easy-to-use introduction for garden designers and enthusiasts alike. A valuable resource for those seeking inspiration on garden design and planting – and the ideal gift for garden-lovers – this book showcases the enduring appeal of the English garden and features gardens by historic figures and leading contemporary designers – Gertrude Jekyll, Sarah Price, William Robinson, and Tom Stuart-Smith, to name a few. Featuring historic national treasures such as Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Capability Brown’s Blenheim Palace, alongside contemporary examples including Dan Pearson’s Lowther Castle and Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage, The English Gardener's Garden is an accessible overview of over 60 iconic and influential English gardens from the sixteenth century to the present day, including all types of garden, including formal parterres, cottage gardens, botanical, and urban gardens. A valuable resource for those seeking inspiration on garden design and planting – and the ideal gift for garden-loversTrade Review‘[Will] provide some excellent inspiration for the green-fingered people in your life.’ – TimeOut'A tribute to Britain's national passion for cultivating ornamental plants.' – NPR.org ‘A welcome addition to any Anglophile gardener’s library. It is part inspirational tome and part armchair travel experience with gorgeous photography to linger over.’ – Gardenista‘A must-have title for gardeners and for those who love viewing the natural beauty that others have primed, nurtured, and developed. A likely favorite in every gardening section.’ – Library Journal

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Book SynopsisFirst published in French as Alternatives au gazon in 2011.Trade Review"This tour de force, published in its original 2011 French edition as Alternatives au Gazon, is an expert and inspiring manual on different ways of carpeting a garden with rewarding and distinctive waterwise groundcover. -- Alasdair Aird The Mediterranean Gardener No 84 "Well-researched and scholarly, this book is also packed with practical horticultural advice that is rooted on Filippi's extensive experience of making gardens and studying landscapes. It would be an invaluable resource for anyone struggling to create green spaces in hot, dry climates." -- John Hoyland Gardens Illustrated "An inspiring work on designing with appropriate and stylish plants to create water-conserving landscapes." -- Jeff Rosendale Pacific Horticulture "This is a generously illustrated, thought-provoking and practical book. It is a must-have for anybody interested in creating dry and low-maintenance gardens." -- Jackie Herald Garden Design Journal "What I love about this book is that it will sit on the shelf quite comfortably with Beth Chatto's The Dry Garden, and a select few books on Mediterranean-style gardening, to be referred to time and time again for inspiration. " -- Robert Brett RHS The Plantsman

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Book SynopsisA practical book to take you through the stages of creating a new vegetable garden from scratch - using any plot of land. Filled with useful advice and and guidance, it will help you to realise the full potential of your garden.Trade ReviewAnother inspiring yet practical book from Charles Dowding. -- Rozie Apps * Permaculture Magazine *It is impossible not to feel inspired by the unique combination of helpful guidance and enthusiastic encouragement of experimentation. As Charles proves, there is no plot of land too wild to tame, a building site too overgrown with weeds or an unwanted lawn that can't be turned into a productive and beautiful garden area. -- Chris Allen * Gardening TImes *This is yet another book that will, as a manual, be on my bookshelf, but it will sure spend more in my hand than on the shelf. -- Michael Smith * Green (Living) Review *How to Create a New Vegetable Garden is the best vegetable gardening book I have read for a long time. -- ThePottingShed.co.ukIf this doesn't encourage more of us to turn our gardens into productive and beautiful spaces, I don't know what will. -- Anne Swithinbank, broadcaster and gardening writerWhether you're a dedicated gardener or a newcomer to the word of growing, take a look: Charles's methods work beautifully. -- Mark Diacono, gardener, food writer and broadcasterHow to clear weeds and grow great plants: Charles explains from a wealth of experience. -- Sarah Raven, journalist and garden writerTable of ContentsForeword by Steve Mercer Introduction Part One: Clearing ground and preparing soil 1. Starting points 2. Beauty in the food garden 3. The setting 4. Clearing ground 5. Mulching 6. Building beds 7. Dig versus no-dig (with compost) 8. Dig versus no-dig (without compost) Part Two: Sowing and growing 9. Raising plants under cover 10. Early sowing and plantings 11. Successional sowings and plantings 12. One bed, one year 13. Growing under cover 14. Hot beds 15. Perennial vegetables Appendix: Seasons and climate zones Glossary Resources Index

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Book SynopsisGardens for the Soul shows how a sustainable and eco-friendly ethos can be at the heart of creating a beautiful garden, whatever its location or size. There are a multitude of different ways in which we use our outside spaces, and in Gardens for the Soul Sara Bird and Dan Duchars explore ways to create and style a haven that will suit your lifestyle. Day Dreamers seek solitude and a therapeutic experience, and Home Harvesters use their garden space to grow flowers or fruit and veg; while Garden Partiers put their outside space to work as an entertaining zone for friends and family and Great Escapers aim to recreate a chilled holiday vibe at home. Sara and Dan visit real-life gardens that fall into these categories, from tiny patios to larger spaces, to glean ideas, tips and inspiration. With a focus on sustainability and reclaimed materials, there are suggestions for choosing garden elements, from décor to lighting to furniture and accessories, as well as easy craft projects that add quirky personal touches.Trade ReviewIf you’re looking for ideas to make your garden a more eco-friendly space, this book encourages you to think about how your choices impact your own landscape and the world beyond your garden. Whether you crave a serene urban oasis, cottagecore escape, or place to entertain friends and family, the photos show whimsical gardens of every size and use - Veranda.com

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Book SynopsisFor those without the time or stamina to spend hours maintaining a garden, well-known experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater offer an easy-care method with minimal digging and weeding. They show how to make raised beds, build up soil with mushroom compost, cover weeds with mulch, and protect plants with nets and plastic--all using organic methods whenever possible. A must for every gardener.

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Book Synopsis Brimming with botanical information, indoor and outdoor growing advice, details on propagation, display ideas, and even craft projects, this book is a petite but complete tribute to the mighty fern.Part of the Cool Springs Press “mini” series of garden-related books, Ferns offers the same inspirational and useful content as The Complete Book of Ferns in a smaller, giftable format.From the classic Boston Fern to newer varieties like trendy Crispy Wave, ferns are back in fashion and in demand for both indoor and outdoor planting. Among the very oldest plants on the planet, ferns have a long and storied history and there are thousands of known varieties globally. Authored by Mobee Weinstein, the Foreman of Gardens at the New York Botanical Garden in Brooklyn and a veteran guest on the Martha Stewart Living TV show and other media outlets, the book covers everything from the powers associated with ferns

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Book SynopsisA superb gardening classic - a must for all gardeners and would-be gardeners'I return to Beth Chatto's books constantly. For those who are new to her work, you are entering into a life-long relationship with a wise friend and gardener' Monty DonTrade ReviewI return to Beth Chatto's books constantly. For those who are new to her work, you are entering into a life-long relationship with a wise friend and gardener -- Monty DonA remarkable book from one of our greatest plant experts -- Fred Whitsey * DAILY TELEGRAPH *

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Book SynopsisThe author of Interior Design Master Class brings together essays by 100 landscape architects and garden designers reflecting on universal gardening questions, illustrated with photos of each designer's work.2020 HONORABLE MENTION FOR THE FOREWORD INDIES AWARD IN NATUREA classic in the making, Garden Design Master Class brings together 100 essays by some of the top garden designers working today, from acknowledged experts such as Nancy Goslee Power on sunlight and Arabella Lennox-Boyd on borders, to acclaimed tastemakers such as Carolyne Roehm on the pleasures of a vegetable garden. Spanning styles and genres, principles and tenets, collectively these essays and their accompanying images represent a comprehensive education for the reader, giving him or her the benefit of expert design advice and philosophy, from practical considerations such as seedlings and pathways to stylistic concerns such as asymmetry and rhythm. Each essay is paired witTrade Review"This is sure to be the expert gardener’s go-to guide. With 100 essays and topics by 100 leaders in the garden design industry, it’s full of sumptuous photography and is destined to become a true library must-have for the design community." —SOCIETY DIARIES"In his new book Garden Design Master Class, author Carl Dellatore gives us unprecedented access into the minds of 100 of the world’s leading gardeners and landscape designers, and lets us following along as they expound on everything from charming follies and vanishing pools to wildflower meadows and vegetable gardens." —SCHUMACHER BULLETIN Consider it required reading for gardening’s Ivy League…a compendium of thoughtful yet focused teachings that provide a comprehensive guide to gardening, with lessons to be learned whether your skills are long rooted or freshly budding. —ArchDiest.com You are front and center with some of the world’s most acclaimed gardeners, who advise in 100 essays on how to take your garden to the next level…this book will be filled with sticky notes and your garden will love you for it. —Flower Magazine

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A complete toolkit for the gardener looking to create a prairie-inspired home landscape." --Horticulture "A wonderful book for the gardener interested in natural garden design, native plants, plant communities, ecoregions, plant sociability, and more." --The Real Dirt, Garden Club of America "Gives gardeners the tools they need to confidently 'prairie up' their landscape, whether its a garden bed or an entire yard. " --My Northern GardenTable of ContentsChapter 1. Bringing the Prairie Home Chapter 2. Learning about Native Plants and Plant Communities Chapter 3. Planning, Installing, and Managing the Garden Chapter 4. Designing the Garden Chapter 5. Resources A Candid Q&A Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisDry Climate Gardening shows gardeners in arid climates how to create a low-water landscape that’s vibrant and colorful with lots of texture and interest.Trade Review“In truth, this volume would be useful in any climate since it provides an elementary explanation of everything a novice gardener needs to know, from soil types and pruning tools to water-saving practices and pest control.” * San Bernadino Sun *“Dry Climate Gardening is a very helpful and detailed book which I consider a must-have to learn dry climate gardening. Gardening in such a climate is easy — if you know all the tricks. In this book, Noelle shows you all the basics. Full-color beautiful photos and very specific instructions make this book a perfect guide for your challenging dry garden journey. Need help with soil, pruning, fertilization, watering, and extreme sun? Noelle is your guide to success. She also teaches smart tips for dealing with color combinations, growing cactus, fire risk, shady areas, and other garden needs that are unique to extreme dry conditions.” * Shawna Coronado, author of 101 Organic Garden Hacks: Eco-Friendly Solutions to Improve Any Garden *"Dry Climate Gardening is such a valuable resource. Noelle Johnson’s experience – both from living in dry climate regions as well as her horticultural background and landscape consultant business – will guide you through the steps it takes to become a successful gardener in these challenging conditions." -- Susan Mulvihill * Susan's In The Garden *"...the most useful how-to guide for those of us all around the world who garden in a dry and ever-drying climate. A gardening book that is dripping with inspiring images and useful plant descriptions. This is not just a coffee table book.You will find yourself checking back through this book with dirt under your nails, referring back to again and again as your garden grows." * AndreaWhitley.com *"Dry Climate Gardening is a valuable reference for both beginner and experienced gardeners in the desert Southwest." * The American Gardener *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Welcome to Gardening in a Dry Climate CHAPTER 1: Choosing the Right Plants for Hot, Arid Regions CHAPTER 2: Planting Basics for Dry Regions CHAPTER 3: Caring for Plants in the Dry Climate Garden CHAPTER 4: Dry Climate Garden Design–What Plant Goes Where? CHAPTER 5: Plant List Tree Profiles Shrub Profiles Groundcover and Perennial Profiles Vine Profiles Cacti/Succulent Profiles Grass and Palm Profiles Acknowledgments Photography Credits Resources About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisIn The Propagation Handbook, plant stylist Hilton Carter reveals how to grow and increase your own plant family by propagating existing plants.Not only a plant lover, Hilton is passionate about propagation, the process of growing a brand new healthy and happy plant from part of an existing one. In this, his fifth book, Hilton talks us through the process of propagation and explains all the necessary techniques, from the very simplest to more complex methods, such as air layering and grafting. He describes exactly which method to use for different types of plant, and lists the tools essential for the process. In Hilton''s own words: “You hear so much about plant ‘parenthood’, but knowing how to propagate and then watching as your little plant takes shape and develops into a full-grown plant is the very definition of this.”

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Book SynopsisCelebrating over 60 years of Interior and Garden Design Education.

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Book SynopsisGardens take many forms, and have a variety of functions. They can serve as spaces of peace and tranquilty, a way to cultivate wildlife, or as places to develop agricultural resources. Globally, gardens have inspired, comforted, and sustained people from all walks of life, and since the Garden of Eden many iconic gardens have inspired great artists, poets, musicians, and writers. In this Very Short Introduction, Gordon Campbell embraces gardens in all their splendour, from parks, and fruit and vegetable gardens to ornamental gardens, and takes the reader on a globe-trotting historical journey through iconic and cultural signposts of gardens from different regions and traditions. Ranging from the gardens of ancient Persia to modern day allotments, he concludes by looking to the future of the garden in the age of global warming, and the adaptive spirit of human innovation. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewA clear and comprehensively written account of the history of gardens. The result couldnt be more refreshing. [...] From parks and fruit and vegetable gardens to ornamental and formal gardens, he provides a concise and easily readable narrative of their evolution. The result, although described as short, is absolutely perfect, providing an overview of garden history that is succinct, comprehensive and readable. * Patrice Todisco, Landscape Notes *A useful overview. * Mary Davies, The Irish Garden *A joy to read * Suffolk and Norfolk Life *The text is lucid, scholarly and, above all, highly readable. Linking together the famous names in horticulture past and present and offering up a coherent story, this is a book to browse and learn from and I suspect it will become well-thumbed. A short history it may be, but it is thorough and good. * Buckinghamshire Life Magazine *a globe-trotting magical history tour * Leon Burakowski, Express & Star *Condensed guide to garden history * Garden (Royal Horticultural Society) *One of the nicest little books I've had in my hands for ages ... it is the overall sweep of the book that impresses * Gillian Mawrey, Historic Gardens Review *As informative as it is accessible, this compact and expertly researched historical chronicle surprises and delights. * Georgina Chahed, Garden Design Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: The ancient and medieval garden 2: The Islamic garden 3: The east Asian garden 4: Italy 5: France 6: Spain and Portugal 7: Northern Europe 8: Britain 9: America, Africa, and Australia Postscript: the future history of the garden Glossary Further reading Index of people and places

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewEssential reading for every aspiring garden designer -- Ken Thompson, Professional Gardeners' Guild * Professional Gardeners' Guild *Habitat Creation bridges an important gap between the scholarly ecology and the home gardener, and its focus on feeding and retaining invertebrates is a refreshing change of pace. Whereas every major gardening manual hones in on nectar, berry, and seed-feeding for birds and butterflies, Habitat Creation in Garden Design details planting and management techniques to foster vibrant communities of soil microorganisms, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals to accommodate fully functional biodiversity.’ -- Jennifer Priester, Northwest Perennial Alliance Magazine (USA) * Jennifer Priester, and wNorthwest Perennial Alliance Magazine (USA). *‘I have sat on SGD committees with both Catherine Heatherington FSGD (retried) and Alex Johnson MSGD (retired), and it is pleasing to see that the qualities they brought to meetings – rigour, quality and clarity of thought, and a liveliness – shine through the ideas and information they present in their book…everything – or nearly everything – you may need to know is here’. -- Annabel Downs, Garden Design Journal * Garden Design Journal *

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Book SynopsisA definitive survey of the glorious British landscapes designed by Humphry Repton, whose influence is felt everywhere from the rolling meadows and kitchen gardens of English estates to New York City’s Central Park. Widely acknowledged as the last great landscape designer of the eighteenth century, Humphry Repton created work that survives as a bridge between the picturesque theory of Capability Brown and the pastoral philosophy of Frederick Law Olmsted. By turns inspired by and in opposition to the grandeur of Brown’s estates, Repton’s contribution to the British landscape encompassed a tremendous range, from subtle adjustments that emphasized the natural features of the countryside to deliberate interventions that challenged the notion of the picturesque. This remarkable book explores 15 of Repton’s most celebrated landscapes—from the early maturity of his gardens at Courteenhall and Mulgrave Castle to more adventurousTrade Review"The organizing idea of the book is straightforward -to pair photographs of the existing landscapes with the drawings and plans Repton made for them. Cornish's photographs are not simply illustrative. They bring out the rich strangeness of the English landscape features, and his eye attends to the details of light, shadow, and texture that we don't often see in staid landscape photography of great houses. Educated as a gentleman farm - er rather than a landscape gar dener, Repton avoided specific details or instructions for his designs, Phibbs says, preferring to focus on the site context, and it is in this that he has had the most influence on the Ameri - can landscape. In Frederick Law Olmsted, a Repton admirer, we see the next expression of Repton's ideas of the character of the 'situation,' as he called it. Olmsted derives some understanding of the importance of the spirit of the place as a generative force from Repton, an idea we have recently come back to after a long time away." —LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond This Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Getting Started with Landscaping 5 Chapter 1: Designing Your Landscape: The Birth of Your Design 7 Starting with Dreams — Create Your Wish List 8 Gathering good ideas 9 Drawing within the Lines: Living with Practical Issues 12 Making sure you know where your property lines are 12 Verifying whether you need permits 13 Considering children and pets’ safety 13 Addressing water issues 14 Designating storage areas 15 Site Analysis — Understanding What You Have 16 Drawing your site analysis 17 Knowing how much of your yard you can use 19 Walking through the space 21 Focusing on privacy 22 Knowing when you’ll use your landscape 23 Designing a Low-Maintenance Landscape 24 Chapter 2: Thinking like a Designer 25 Achieving Unity, Blessed Unity, in Your Landscaping Design 26 Focusing on Repetition in Your Design 27 Playing with Color 28 Getting Some Rhythm 29 Adding Décor to Your Design: How Many Pink Flamingos Are Enough? 30 Paying Attention to Hardscape 31 Keeping an Eye on the Details 32 The Goldilocks Theory: Choosing Plants That Fit 32 Layering Plants to Add Interest 33 Chapter 3: Forming a Working Plan: Getting Serious about Your Design 35 Knowing What’s Already There — Making a Base Map 36 Ensuring you have the supplies to draw 36 Drawing your own base map 36 Overlaying Your Ideas 38 Putting Your Ideas on the Ground 41 Big deals: Designating space for large elements 42 Filling in the rest 42 Creating a Final Plan 43 Making a Shopping List 44 Step 1: List plants and determine their cost 46 Step 2: List and calculate the supplies 46 Step 3: Get hardscape estimates 47 Step 4: Make an itemized checklist 48 Step 5: Consider tools you may need to buy 48 Step 6: Take a breath 48 Getting Ready 50 Cutting your project into bite-sized pieces 50 Taking action before you break ground 51 Preparing your property 52 Doing It Yourself or Calling in the Big Guns 52 Part 2: Building Hardscape into Your Yard 55 Chapter 4: Taming Your Site 57 Focusing on Construction Basics 58 Looking at site challenges 58 Ramping up — a checklist 58 Understanding wood and its alternatives 60 Identifying tools and supplies 62 Keeping safety front and center 63 Grading Your Property 64 Laying Out Straight Lines and Shapes 65 Stringing lines — The hub and tack method 66 Stringing out the rest of a shape 66 Working with Slopes 68 Understanding challenges unique to installing retaining walls 68 Positioning a retaining wall 70 Installing a retaining wall 70 Chapter 5: Dealing with Water 75 Routing Water and Improving Drainage 75 Focusing on surface drainage 76 Installing subsurface drainage 77 Returning water to the land — rain gardens 78 Recognizing the Different Options of Watering Systems 80 Watering cans 81 Rain barrels 81 Hoses of all kinds 82 Irrigation systems 83 Chapter 6: All Things Fences, Walls, and Gates 87 Fabricating Fences 88 Knowing what to consider before beginning 88 Choosing fence materials 89 Building a basic fence 91 Working with Walls 101 Building a stacked stone wall 102 Building a mortared stone wall 103 Building a brick wall 104 Building a concrete block wall 107 Going for Gates 108 Chapter 7: Creating Paths and Walkways 111 Getting Started 111 Considering design and use 112 Deciding on materials and dimensions 112 Building Paths 113 Creating a gravel or crushed stone path 113 Making a walkway with bricks or pavers 114 Installing a concrete walk 116 Building a flagstone path 118 Stepping in Style 120 Calculating step dimensions 121 Planning your steps 122 Building steps 123 Installing a ramp 124 Chapter 8: Constructing Decks 127 Understanding a Deck’s Components 128 Starting with Building a Deck 129 Developing a good deck plan 129 Choosing decking material 131 Getting the Site Ready 131 Preparing to attach the ledger board 132 Installing the ledger board 133 Prepping footings and piers 134 Completing footings and piers 135 Installing posts and beams 136 Installing the joists 137 Laying decking boards 138 Adding deck stairs 139 Adding deck railings 141 Finishing Your Deck 143 Sides and undersides 143 Protective finishes 144 Chapter 9: Building Patios 145 Selecting Materials 146 Recognizing factors to evaluate 146 Considering your choices 147 Calculating how much material you’ll need 149 Building the Base 150 Installing the Surface 151 Installing brick, pavers, or flagstones 151 Installing a concrete slab patio 154 Chapter 10: Enhancing Your Landscape 159 Adding a Raised Bed to Your Landscape 160 Recognizing the details 160 Building the raised bed 161 Making a Built-in Bench 162 An elegant, low bench 163 Masonry benches 165 Building (or Buying) a Planter 165 Going with a wooden planter 165 Going with a masonry planter 166 Considering Hot Ideas 166 Installing a chimenea or fire pit 167 Installing an outdoor brick or stone oven 169 Planning a cooking center 169 Installing Lighting 170 Illuminating your landscape 171 Incorporating decorative lighting 172 Adding Wooden Support Structures 173 Growing up: Trellises 173 Putting arbors in their place 174 Installing a pergola or overhead 174 Utilizing a Shed 175 Storage sheds 176 She sheds 177 Potting sheds 177 Pondering Water Features 177 Part 3: The Planting o’ the Green 179 Chapter 11: Barking Up the Right Tree 181 Choosing the Perfect Tree 182 Considering important details before making the purchase 183 Finding a healthy tree at the nursery 184 Making the case for native trees 185 Discovering Some Favorite Trees 186 Naming our shade tree faves 186 Listing our favorite flowering trees 188 Tagging top trees for small spaces 190 Planting some fruit trees 192 Looking at evergreen trees 193 Steering clear of these trees 194 Demystifying Tree Planting 196 Shopping for trees — pro tips 196 Planting a tree in five easy steps 197 Chapter 12: Bulking Up with Shrubs and Vines 199 Finding Out about Shrubs 199 Looking at design considerations 200 Making the case for native shrubs 201 Discovering Some Favorite Shrubs 203 Considering Characteristics 212 Colorful shrubs 212 Drought-tolerant shrubs 212 Evergreen shrubs 213 Fruiting shrubs 214 Shopping: Finding High-Quality Shrubs 214 Planting Shrubs and Hedges 215 Getting new shrubs into the ground 215 Betting on hedges 216 Using Vines in Your Landscape 218 Selecting a vine with a spot in mind 218 Choosing a vine with a purpose in mind 219 Selecting some fine vines 220 Considering some annual vines 221 Shopping for Vines 222 Planting Vines 222 Providing sturdy support 222 Pruning and training your vines 223 Chapter 13: Adding Color and Texture This Season with Annuals 225 Knowing What An Annual Is 226 Cool dudes 227 When it’s hot, they’re hot 229 Understanding Your Options When Buying and Planting Annuals 232 Transplanting your annual seedlings 233 Creating splashy flowerbeds 236 Foodscaping: Vegetables are the new annuals 237 Chapter 14: Striving For Long-Lasting Beauty with Perennials and Bulbs 239 Creating a Perennial Border 240 Listing Perennials by Season 241 Spring bloomers 242 Summer stars 243 Autumn stalwarts 245 The best long-bloomers 246 Growing native perennials 247 Discovering ornamental grasses 247 Shopping For Perennials 248 Buying locally 248 Purchasing through a mail-order supplier 249 Planting and Pampering Your Perennials 250 Packing Beauty into Bulbs 250 Discovering Some Great Bulbs 252 Buying and Taking Care of Your Bulbs 255 Planting bulbs 255 Giving your bulbs some TLC 257 Fertilizing bulbs 258 Chapter 15: Including Succulents and Containers for More Color and Texture 259 Including Super Succulents 259 Eyeing the many plusses that make succulents so easy to love 260 Discovering favorite low-growing succulents 260 Creating fun and fabulous vignettes 262 Displaying in containers 263 Shopping and planting tips 264 Caring for succulents 266 Examining the Containerized Landscape 267 Tapping into the joys of container gardening 267 Picking pots 268 Potting plants in containers 269 Working with thrillers, fillers, and spillers 271 Caring for potted plants 272 Chapter 16: Covering Lots of Ground 273 Getting a Fresh Start: Clearing the Way 274 Calling Groundcovers to the Rescue 276 Top groundcover choices for sun 277 Top groundcover choices for shade 278 Top groundcover choices for slopes 280 Top groundcover choices for wet areas 280 Top choices between paving stones 281 Shrubby plants to cover the ground 282 Planting groundcovers 283 Considering How Much Lawn You Need 285 Recognizing what having a lawn means 285 Choosing a lower-maintenance, lower-impact lawn 286 Putting In a New Lawn 287 Choosing grass types 287 Seeding your lawn 289 Installing sod 291 Watering efficiently 292 Buffering the borders 293 Part 4: Outside Factors You Can and Can’t Control 295 Chapter 17: Maintaining Your Landscape 297 Bettering Your Soil 297 Cultivating living soil 299 Putting your soil to the test 302 Adjusting soil pH 302 Incorporating amendments 303 Gardening with no-till methods 305 Composting 101: Making Black Gold 306 Step 1: Locate a suitable spot 307 Step 2: Get a bin 307 Step 3: Set up your compost pile 307 Step 4: Start making deposits 308 Step 5: Layer 308 Step 6: Stir it up 308 Step 7: Harvest from below 308 Feeding Your Plants — Which Type of Fertilizer to Use? 309 Finding out what they need 309 Figuring out the finer points of fertilizer 310 Deciding which choice is best: Going natural 313 Giving Your Plants a Trim — Pruning 101 314 Editing Your Landscape 315 Improving rather than replacing a plant 315 Knowing when take out a plant 316 Taking out a plant 317 Calling in a professional 317 Chapter 18: Dealing with Critters, Weeds, and Other Common Problems 319 Discovering Natural Pest Control 320 Avoid using pesticides 320 Know thy enemy 321 Be aware of the enemies of your enemy 321 Combat with care 322 Coping with Small Rodents 323 Dealing with Doe, a Deer 326 Choosing plants to deter deer 326 Trying home remedies 326 Considering anti-deer products 327 Fencing them out 327 Grappling with Weeds 328 Avoiding the biggest mistake 328 Patrolling, inspecting, and suspecting 329 Considering alternatives to spraying — Try natural weed control 330 Considering other ways to fight weeds 331 Handling Disease Problems 331 Preventing common diseases 331 Taking care of sick plants 332 Chapter 19: Coping with Mother Nature and Weather 333 Peeking at Zone Maps 333 Surviving Hot Summers 335 Surviving Cold Winters 336 Maximizing winter hardiness for plants 337 Identifying and mitigating winter plant injuries 337 Being proactive with other winter-protection tactics 340 Gardening in a Warmer World 341 Firescaping 342 Anticipating and recovering from flooding 343 Preparing for new plant choices and challenges 344 Part 5: Time to Add Flair to Your Landscape 345 Chapter 20: Contemplating Plans for Special Situations 347 Planting for Privacy 347 Deciduous plants for screening 349 Evergreen plants for screening 349 Adding a Low-Water Garden 349 Trees that require less water 350 Shrubby plants that require less water 350 Drought-tolerant flowers 351 Getting Ready for a Dip — around a Pool 352 Designing a Hillside Rock Garden 353 Small trees for a rock garden 354 Dwarf shrubs for a rock garden 354 Small perennials for a rock garden 355 Considering Shade When Gardening 355 Shade-loving plants 356 Chapter 21: Considering Theme Landscapes 363 Attracting and Nurturing Wild Creatures 364 Providing a Garden Space for Kids 366 Putting in a Kitchen Garden 367 Incorporating an Herb Garden 369 Establishing a Meadow Garden 370 Composing a Cottage Garden 372 Finding Your Meditation Area with a Retreat Garden 373 Making an Enchanting Evening Garden 374 Part 6: The Part of Tens 377 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Make Your Surroundings Unique 379 Work on Your Front Yard 380 Reflect the Architecture of Your Home 380 Go Native 381 Coordinate with Neighbors 381 Design a Secret Garden 382 Bring the Inside Out 382 Have Fun with Accessories 383 Pick a Color Theme and Go For It! 383 Mix Ornamentals and Edibles 383 Add the Element of Sound 384 Chapter 23: Tens Ways to a Greener Landscape 385 Plant Trees for Shade 385 Compost 386 Wean from Garden Pesticides and Herbicides 386 Use Solar Lighting 387 Conserve Water 387 Match Plant Choices to Climate and Soil 387 Welcome/Tolerate Wildlife 388 Reduce or Eliminate Your Lawn 388 Use Tools That Don’t Require Fossil Fuel 388 Stay Away from Sphagnum Moss 389 Appendix A: Landscaping Resources 391 Reading for Ideas and Knowledge 391 Finding Specific Help 392 Exploring Learning Opportunities 393 Classes, lectures, presentations 393 Going to school for landscaping 394 Blogs, podcasts, websites 394 Viewing Other Gardens and Landscapes 395 Garden tours, near and far 396 Flower and garden shows 396 Appendix B: English-Metric Conversion Tables 397 Index 399

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Book SynopsisFind out how to make your garden beautiful from January to December with this pocket-sized favourite about how to garden month by month from the experts at the RHS, now fully up to date and revised.Easy to follow, this guide not only tells you what to do in the garden now, but shows you how to do it. Follow over 1,300 seasonal tasks for every part of the garden, with expert gardening tips including invaluable guidance for your vegetable garden and advice on how to prune, while planting guides and star plants from January to December help you make sure your garden blooms all year round.Whether you are a green-fingered guru or are just starting out, enjoy 12 months of successful gardening with RHS Gardening month by month.

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Book Synopsis“Take Clausen's tips, and you just might convince the deer to eat at a restaurant down the street.” —Good House Keeping Are deer destroying your garden? There is a solution, and it doesn’t involve fencing, barriers, or chemicals. Keeping your garden safe from deer is as simple as choosing the right plants. In 50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants, perennial plant expert Ruth Rogers Clausen highlights the best, most versatile plants that deer simply don’t eat. The plant choices include annuals and perennials, shrubs, bulbs, grasses, and herbs. For each suggested plant, Clausen shares helpful growing and design tips. This practical, authoritative, full-color guide is a must-have solution to a common garden problem.

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Book Synopsis“This practical guide is lush with clear, step-by-step advice.” —Real Simple Whether you are a new gardener or a green thumb, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden is here to help you successfully plan, plant, and tend your garden. This hardworking guide includes thorough details on the essential practices of perennial care—included deadheading, pinching, and thinning—along with growing information for specific species and cultivars, on-trend garden design advice, a monthly planting and maintenance schedule, and details on native plants and gardening for wildlife. The Well-Tended Perennial Garden will be your ally in the quest for a beautiful, well-maintained garden.

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Book Synopsis“Big ideas for your small garden.” —Garden Design When it comes to gardens, bigger isn’t always better, and The Less Is More Garden shows you how to take advantage of every square foot of space. Designer Susan Morrison offers savvy tips to match your landscape to your lifestyle, draws on years of experience to recommend smart plants with seasonal interest, and suggests hardscape materials to personalize your space. Inspiring photographs highlight a variety of inspiring small-space designs from around the country. With The Less Is More Garden, you’ll see how limited space can mean unlimited opportunities for gorgeous garden design.

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Book SynopsisEnsure your garden looks stunning come rain or shine with this inspirational new book from Debbie Shore. Using easy-to-follow photography and simple instructions Debbie shows you how to sew 22 beautiful items for outdoor living. Sew decorative accessories for the patio, such as seat cushions and bunting, create practical items such as a BBQ tool roll and picnic caddy, and even make a kids' teepee! Perfect for people of all abilities who love sewing and enjoy their gardens, or who want to make a gift for someone who does.Trade ReviewDebbie Shore will admit herself that her books are aimed for the beginner through to the more experienced makers. She provides clear instructions and accompanying photographs that give a step by step guide of how to approach her projects. She provides lots of technique pages and suggests suitable materials and tools. The projects are aimed at families from the teepee and tic-tac-toe game for children, the picnic and BBQ accessories and all the table dressings and decorations for formal dining and family celebrations. Once familiar with the skills and techniques all the projects are achievable over a weekend. Happy Stitching everyone! -- Sandra Balaam * Customer review *Book is fantastic and challenges you to create items that perhaps you would not normally make. As per all previous books Debbie Shore's instructions are clear. Will enjoy crating items from the book in the future for family and friends. -- Linda Worth * Customer review *Love this book a beginner sewer and have a list of items to try now. -- Nicola Russell * Customer review *A lovely book filled with charming projects to take your outside entertaining to another level. From a sophisticated afternoon tea to keeping small people amused or picnicking in the park there are plenty of ways to show off your creativity to your friends. The book starts with some useful guidance for beginners and a list of tools and equipment needed for the projects. New sewers should be able to tackle the quicker projects which will boost confidence before moving on to the other items. There are clear photos showing each step, full size templates (it irritates me no end when you have to scale templates up or down) and handy tips dotted throughout the book. I wish I had this book before I spent a fortune on buttoned seat pads! -- Sarah Dennis * Customer review *I was very fortunate to be chosen to review Debbie Shore's latest book, Sew Outdoor Living. I looked forward to it arriving through the post with great anticipation and was not disappointed when it arrived. As usual Debbie has presented the projects clearly and concisely and as always with Search Press the paper used is very good quality, making the whole feel of the book very pleasurable. On my first flick through the book I saw several appealing projects; the bunting in a bag would make a nice gift, the teepee would be perfect for keeping small children entertained and shaded while outside, the tic-tac-toe game in a bag ideal for picnics... A more detailed look later found me promising myself I would make the patchwork picnic mat and a placemat or half a dozen. I have shown the book to a number of friends who have all picked out their favourite projects, one chose the bottle tote, another the picnic caddy, someone else selected the heart decorations for an informal wedding party, it seems Debbie Shore has created something for everyone in this book. -- Stella Davis * Customer review *Another clear, concise, well illustrated and easy to follow book from Debbie Shore. From the contents page to the actual size templates included in this book it has been well thought out and invites you to try the projects - which could equally well be used inside or as gifts. The easy to follow instructions and photographs make understanding the processes for a not so confident sewer easier and, bonus - there's no paper patterns involved! Can't wait to make the Tic-Tac-Toe game! -- Jacqueline Mcintosh * Customer review *This is a nice book if you are a beginner sewer or need ideas to turn your sewing to making your outdoors a uniquely personal place to be. The book has lots of basic skills advice which is very useful to those of us knew to using fabrics these way. There is advice on fabrics, sewing techniques, what equipment you need. Each project is clear and easy to follow. I particularly want to create fitted chair cushions, loving the tips for making them fit perfectly whatever the chair shape, how to make a wigwam (who doesn’t want their own wigwam?) and the tic-tac-toe game, which I plan to scale up to make a picnic-mat-come-game-of-draughts! Maybe even bug chess eventually! Whether you follow the patterns faithfully or use them as a springboard to more adventurous designs it is beautifully illustrated. I suspect experienced sewers might find it somewhat simplistic but for me, I am loving it! -- Gil Colling * Customer review *Another hit with me, this book is crammed with tips and techniques. There is something for everyone in it, including things to keep the little ones happy, for the man who likes to BBQ, for a garden party or picnic. The book boasts easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step pictures. Beginners and expert sewers will all love this book. -- Debbie Thompson * Amazon *I think the book is brilliant, even for a beginner like me! The basic teaching instructions at the start of the book are so helpful. A great choice of projects to build my skill level in fun and innovative ways! -- Carol Parfitt * Customer Review *Once again Debbie Shore delights us stitchers with her amazingly simple but beautiful designs. Sew Outdoor Living gives us patterns and templates for everything needed for a perfect Summery outdoor life. From picnic caddies to teepees, Debbie Shore's style shines through. The teepee is absolutely divine, popular and very easy to make it will be my first project that I make. It will be a gift that the younger members of my family will love. 22 projects are included, and what makes a Debbie Shore special is that all the templates are full sized, she uses a simple language that even a beginner who has never sewn before can understand and each pattern comes with full instructions with photography, it really is like Debbie is holding your hand through each step. This bright and colourful book is full of advice to advance your stitching techniques. It has a handy 10 tips for a beginner that every sewist will benefit from. Everything is covered so you will not be at a loss as to what to do next. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *Ensure your garden looks stunning with this inspirational new book. Using easy-to-follow photos and simple instructions we can sew 22 items for outdoor living including decorative accessories for the patio and practical items. It's perfect for anyone who loves sewing and enjoys their garden. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Whatever the weather, ensure your garden looks simply stunning with Sew Outdoor Living by Debbie Shore. * Sew *Give your garden a stitchy makeover! 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