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Designing the Small (Pleasure of Gardening)
Designing the Small - Pleasure of Gardening Author:John Patrick A wealth of information on designing and landscaping small gardens. Beautiful, detailed illustrations of small garden designs and planting schemes. Over 70 superb, inspirational photographs. — With space at a premium in today's cities and suburbs, gardens are becoming smaller and smaller. Yet size is no limitation to having a beautiful and tr... more »anquil sanctuary that suits your lifestyle and needs. Designing the Small Garden is full of creative ways to help both the new and experienced gardener make the most of their garden space. Inspiration and appreciation for small gardens can be found in the superb photographs, and the delightful illustrations and detailed planting schemes demonstrate foolproof ways to create the perfect small garden.
Designing the Small Garden contains all the essential information, techniques and tips required to create a decidedly small garden: how to assess the existing garden space; how to cultivate privacy and seclusion; how to use raised beds and containers to their best advantage; and how to choose the appropriate paving surface, architectural features and decorative elements. In addition, a chapter on selecting plants provides detailed information on the best plants to choose according to climates and soil conditions.« less