Description
Book SynopsisHow many times when we are visiting gardens, or thumbing through a glossy magazine, do we look at our own garden with mixed feelings of disappointment and despair, and exclaim 'Why can`t my garden look like that?'.
The simple answer is `it can`.
This book demonstrates just how easy it is to make adjustments to what is already there to make your garden stunning, whatever its size. Whether it's an issue with design, plant selection or pruning - or even lack of time - simple solutions are described in clear, jargon-free language that will appeal both to the complete novice and those with more experience.
Written in an informal, easy-to-read style this book will enable everyone to have a garden they can be proud of.
Trade ReviewShortland blossoms with enthusiasm, prompting the process of creating, then maintaining, a garden. Deceptively simple ideas that could help generate your own dream garden. * The Lady *
It holds your hand right through the process of creating a garden that even the Joneses will drool over. * Four Shires *
There are some real gems to be taken from it. * English Garden *
This is a straightforward, easy-to-follow manual for gardening which, although aimed at the wider public, still contains pearls of wisdom of use to more experienced and professional gardeners. * The Professional Gardener *
Why Can't My Garden Look Like That? is full of good tips on how to improve your garden so that it looks good right through the year. -- Constance Craig Smith * Daily Mail *
Practical and creative ways of making your garden stunning. * Bee Craft *
Table of ContentsThe author looks at every aspect of transforming what you've got, including: -Sorting out what you are trying to achieve - The best use of time a busy person can make in their garden -Improving the layout of your garden -Maintaining visual interest throughout the year -Using plant combinations, colour and foliage for maximum impact -Tips on how to prune (even when you don't know what the name of the plant is) -Managing effective weed and pest control
