Alan Titchmarsh How to Garden: Garden Design: (How to Garden)

Covers everything from the initial planning of your garden on paper to how to make your design a reality with planting, laying and construction guides.This single book will tell you everything you could need to know to achieve your ideal garden. Includes:* how to assess your site, create a style and source materials* advice on planting schemes and achieving year-round interest* tips on working with design principles such as scale, proportion and balance* simple instructions for hard landscapingAlan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners.Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to create and maintain your dream garden.