How to Plant a Garden: Design tricks, ideas and planting schemes for year-round interest

by Matt James

Confused by the bewildering range of plants on offer at your local garden centre? How do you choose, use and create beautiful planting schemes like the professionals?

The book takes you on a structured journey through the design process, from the initial assessment of your existing space, through choosing a theme or style, to putting it all together. Learn what various plant groups can provide and how to problem-solve by selecting the right species. Understand the role that form, color, scent and texture play in the garden, and how to use focal points and accent plants for added interest.

Tiny courtyard gardeners and suburban gardeners alike will learn how to mix plants in pleasing combinations that will provide interest through the seasons and last for years. How to Plant a Garden proves that a good planting scheme can transform your garden from the ordinary to the truly inspirational.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published April 5, 2016

Reviews

[Overbooked ✎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[K Bayko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty but not very beneficial to me as a new gardener.

[Kelly Lynn Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a solid garden design reference book and also completely gorgeous. It provides a good overview of all the basic design principles (size, shape, color, scent, purpose, placement, etc.) and different garden styles. It explains a bit of color theory, which I found helpful, and has sample garden plots that you can use wholesale or piecemeal.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful garden inspiration, and lots of plant ideas.

[Harmke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inspirerend boek met veel praktische tips. Vol met mooie foto's. Ideaal als startpunt voor de (her)inrichting van je eigen tuin.