Author Description

"Garden details is a gardener's sourcebook that breaks down the elements of a garden and shows how each can be used to create a garden space. A garden, whether small or large, is made up of many different elements and details. Grouping of these design elements is like a recipe: choosing a balance of the right details creates a perfect garden in any space. This book aims to assist any budding or experienced garden designer or landscape gardener in creating spaces with flair and beauty. Includes: -- An introduction by well-known gardener Stephen Ryan -- Hundreds of spectacular colour photos. -- Descriptive text -- Index of plant names -- Lists of plants to suit each type of garden. Chapters include: -- Colour -- Foliage -- Climbers -- Borders -- Stone -- Structure -- Art and sculpture -- The formal garden -- The cottage garden -- The container garden -- The contemporary garden -- The artists garden -- The spiritual garden -- The woodland garden -- The kitchen garden -- The water garden -- The bog garden -- The dry garden -- The bulb garden -- The summer garden -- The autumn garden -- The winter garden -- The spring garden."--Provided by publisher.