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

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

A one-stop shop for designing your own outside space House & Garden Home gardeners everywhere are becoming more interested in garden design. Now the leading authority gives them a unique chance to visualise, plan and create the space they've always dreamed of. This is a great new addition to the RHS encyclopedia range. -- Veronica Leek, senior buyer in Foyles' natural history department The Bookseller Home gardeners everywhere are becoming more interested in garden design. Now the leading authority gives them a unique chance to visualise, plan and create the space they've always dreamed of. This is a great new addition to the RHS encyclopedia range. -- Veronica Leek, senior buyer in Foyles' natural history department The Bookseller