Really Small Gardens: A Practical Guide to Gardening in a Truly Small Space

"In a small garden," observes designer Jill Billington, "everything counts. Meticulous planning is essential." In Really Small Gardens, she walks the reader through all the important steps: determining needs and priorities; selecting plants and materials that make the most of limited space; devising ways of making the garden seem more spacious; and creating a distinctive style to help unify the space and evoke atmosphere. A handy directory pictures and describes 150 of the best plants for restricted spaces, and a design section presents 12 original garden plans and abundant planting schemes for a variety of situations. Enhanced with 325 superb color photos and illustrations as well as ideas for every imaginable type of space and condition, Really Small Gardens is a pleasure to peruse and an invaluable source of inspiration and good sense. Jill Billington is a leading garden designer; her previous books include Architectural Foliage, Small Gardens with Style, The Summer Garden, and Planting Companions.

Jill Billington is a successful garden designer, lecturer and author. A natural innovator, she is increasingly known for her subtle approach to contemporary garden design and has won a number of awards in the UK and abroad. Jill is a regular on the judging panels for the RHS Horticultural Shows, such as the Chelsea Flower Show.