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How to plant a garden : design tips, ideas and planting schemes for year-round interest / Matt James.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: London Mitchell Beazley, 2016Copyright date: ©2016Description: 288 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
  • cartographic image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781845339845 (hardback)
  • 1845339843 (hardback)
Subject(s):
Contents:
1. Getting to grips with your garden -- 2. The plant palette -- 3. Plants with a purpose -- 4. Get the look -- 5. A design for life -- 6. Putting it all together -- 7. The best-made plans -- 8. Getting it in the ground.
Summary: Confused by the bewildering range of plants on offer at your local garden centre? How do you choose, use and create beautiful planting schemes like the professionals? The book takes you on a structured journey through the design process, from the initial assessment of your existing space, through choosing a theme or style, to putting it all together. Learn what various plant groups can provide and how to problem-solve by selecting the right species. Understand the role that form, colour, scent and texture play in the garden, and how to use focal points and accent plants for added interest. Tiny courtyard gardeners and suburban gardeners alike will learn how to mix plants in pleasing combinations that will provide interest through the seasons and last for years. RHS How to Plant a Garden proves that a good planting scheme can transform your garden from the ordinary to the truly inspirational.
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 635.9 J28 Checked out 05/14/2024 33111008389963
Adult Book Adult Book Northport Library NonFiction 635.9 J28 Available 33111007753631
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Confused by the bewildering range of plants on offer at your local garden centre? How do you choose, use and create beautiful planting schemes like the professionals?

The book takes you on a structured journey through the design process, from the initial assessment of your existing space, through choosing a theme or style, to putting it all together. Learn what various plant groups can provide and how to problem-solve by selecting the right species. Understand the role that form, color, scent and texture play in the garden, and how to use focal points and accent plants for added interest.

Tiny courtyard gardeners and suburban gardeners alike will learn how to mix plants in pleasing combinations that will provide interest through the seasons and last for years. How to Plant a Garden proves that a good planting scheme can transform your garden from the ordinary to the truly inspirational.

Includes index.

Confused by the bewildering range of plants on offer at your local garden centre? How do you choose, use and create beautiful planting schemes like the professionals? The book takes you on a structured journey through the design process, from the initial assessment of your existing space, through choosing a theme or style, to putting it all together. Learn what various plant groups can provide and how to problem-solve by selecting the right species. Understand the role that form, colour, scent and texture play in the garden, and how to use focal points and accent plants for added interest. Tiny courtyard gardeners and suburban gardeners alike will learn how to mix plants in pleasing combinations that will provide interest through the seasons and last for years. RHS How to Plant a Garden proves that a good planting scheme can transform your garden from the ordinary to the truly inspirational.

1. Getting to grips with your garden -- 2. The plant palette -- 3. Plants with a purpose -- 4. Get the look -- 5. A design for life -- 6. Putting it all together -- 7. The best-made plans -- 8. Getting it in the ground.

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