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Informal mixed planting of flowers massed together and beds drenched in colour throughout the summer are the prime features of cottage gardens. This concise, illustrated handbook is an invaluable reference tool for both amateur gardeners and experienced growers alike, providing useful tips on how best to create a medley of garden flowers. The straightforward approach to essential techniques, together with advice on tackling pests and other problems and the directory of recommended species will ensure successful results.
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Sue Phillips is a qualified horticulturist and well-known gardening writer and broadcaster. She is currently President of the Cottage Garden Society and lives in West Sussex, England.
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Plants grown for their good looks alone were a luxury that hardworking people could ill afford, so the original cottage garden flowers were useful as well as ornamental. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Plants grown for their good looks alone were a luxury that hardworking people could ill afford, so the original cottage garden flowers were useful as well as ornamental. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I expected more from this book but it is a good starting point for anyone seeking a cottage garden.An interesting intro about the history of the british cottage garden but I was disapointed with the small number of photos and small number of plant listings.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great little book, full of ideas in making the perfect cottage garden.
Format:Paperback
Yet another helpful addition to a gardeners collection. Wisley handbooks are easy to read yet packed with info, pictures on the chosen topic. This is number five in my collection and am going for more..
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