RHS The Urban Gardener
Author | : Matt James |
Publisher | : Mitchell Beazley |
Total Pages | : 426 |
Release | : 2014-04-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781845338602 |
ISBN-13 | : 184533860X |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Garden designer, lecturer and broadcaster Matt James explores how to design an urban outdoor space, no matter the size or location - from balconies and roof terraces to courtyards, basement areas and front gardens, factoring in areas for relaxation, play and growing your own produce. There are 16 step-by-step projects including creating a 'living' green wall, planting under mature trees and making a gravel garden and 13 case studies showing great design in action, with examples from Tom Stuart-Smith, Charlotte Rowe and Christopher Bradley-Hole. Award-winning photographer Marianne Majerus provides the visual inspiration.