CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

       Walls, fences, hedges and gates

       Patios

       Decking

       Paths and steps

       Lawns and edgings

       Borders

       Pergolas, arches and trellis

       Garden buildings and shelters

       GARDEN DESIGNS

       Traditional cottage kitchen garden

       Water garden

       Modern Mediterranean garden

       Formal English garden

       Secluded city garden

       Japanese garden

       Wild meadow orchard garden

       Herb garden

       Wildlife garden

       Front garden car park

       Rock and water garden

       Small patio garden

       PLANTS

       Choosing plants

       Designing with plants

       Trees and shrubs

       Hedges and wall shrubs

       Climbing plants

       Herbaceous perennials

       Bedding plants

       Annuals and biennials

       Rock, scree and desert plants

       Water plants

       Bamboos and grasses

       Container plants

       Herbs

       Fruit and vegetables

       Glossary

       Index

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