RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design: Planning, Building and Planting Your Perfect Outdoor Space

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Plant the garden of your dreams and transform your outdoor space with award-winning Royal Horticultural Society garden design experts. Whether you're looking to revive a tired flowerbed or simply looking for new garden ideas, the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design will show you how to make your ideal garden a reality. Grasp the fundamentals of garden design, find a style that suits you, and bring your ideas to life. This design bible is packed with advice to guide you from planning to planting. From preparation such as choosing the correct materials for your structures and assessing your drainage, to laying patios, making ponds, and planting perennials, the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design is with you every step of the way. Discover inspirational portfolios including modernist, sustainable, Japanese, urban, family, and cottage gardens. Understand the unique features of each garden style, create your own plan, and marvel at case studies showcasing the gold standard of each garden type. With a handy visual dictionary and coverage of all the latest gardening trends, this book combines style with substance to guide you as you plant your perfect outdoor space. Previous edition ISBN 9781409325741 Review: Love this book! - I love this book - so many wonderful ideas and great photography too! Review: Great inspirations - Loaded with great ideas, and plenty of suggestions to help me imagine my garden layouts. A comprehensive section on building garden additions, from paths to pergolas, and many fine photos of garden designs ranging from formal to cottage and to very contemporary. The only reason I do not give it 5 stars is that too often plants are referred to be a common name, which is so variable from place to place that I sometimes have to go to external sources to determine exactly what plant they are talking about. I also lacks solutions to problems peculiar to my land, but I did not expect all the answers in this book ... that would take a few volumes, sadly enough. Overall, a great buy, with inspiring pictures and good details on how to achieve the effects featured.