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If you would like to avoid the expense of a garden designer yet still achieve an original and beautiful outdoor space, this book will show you how. With 40 fabulous garden designs to copy - or mix and match different elements to suit your own particular space - create the ideal garden with the minimum of fuss, time and effort. Designs range from 'The Scented Garden' and 'Rural Retreat' to the more contemporary 'Turning Japanese' or 'Simply Minimalist', and each contain expert tips and step-by-step projects. And with every type of space covered, from an urban rooftop to a cottage garden, there is something here for everyone.

Designing a garden to accommodate the often competing desires of the entire family can be difficult and in a small plot, the challenge may seem even more overwhelming. That's where this inspiring collection of gardening plans can prove it features comprehensive advice for choosing different features and planting arrangements that suit a limited area, and shows how to evaluate the characteristics of your own backyard for the strongest results. There are dozens of designs to choose from, Urban Hideaway, A Room with a View, Scented Sanctuary, and even an Eco-friendly garden. And, because a garden should reflect the personality of the family that keeps it, you can combine aspects from the different plans to create the space that's perfect for you.

Combining full-colour images with step-by-step instructions, this guide provides concise, practical information and advice for gardening in patios and courtyards. Topics covered include: assessing your site; suggestions for privacy, families and entertaining; formal and informal styles; dealing with slops, shade and hot sun; drawing up a plan; choosing appropriate plants and furnishings; and using materials.

The next best thing to hiring a garden designer! Over 100 superb garden designs to suit every taste, plot and pocket. Beautiful planting schemes that match the style of each garden. Vast selection of garden features form pools to patios. More than 600 colour photographs, watercolours, plans and drawings.