Peter McHoy: The Practical Garden Companion

Almost any garden, whatever shape or size, can be tailored to suit individual tastes and lifestyles - we can plan, design and "decorate" our gardens in the same way as we do the interiors of our homes.
Whether you have inherited a ready-made garden complete with established plants, shrubs and trees and want to make the most of specific features, or are starting from scratch with a bare plot of land, this book contains advice and suggestions to help maximize your garden's potential.
The Practical Garden Companion assumes the reader has no prior knowledge of gardening. Each chapter guides guides you through the practicalities one step at a time. Individual chapters show you how to add landscape features: from patios and paving to lawns, boundaries and fencing. You can learn how to create a water feature, add lighting, change the view and create focal points. There are inspirational photographs of achievable gardens, complete with planting scheme suggestions for different aspects, soil types and seasonal interest.