Amazon.co.uk Review
According to Geoff Stebbings: "Creating a planting scheme is like creating a picture." ... With so many colours and materials to use, where do you begin? Gardeners the world over, beginners and the more experienced alike, are forever faced with this question but all must agree that before deciding on a planting scheme, thought must be given to the final effect, be it seasonal borders, particular colour schemes, specific plant collections, etc etc. Are you still wondering? Then this wonderful book is certainly the choice for you. It contains more than 60 planting formats to suit every garden, from sunny alpine beds to cottage planting for dry stone walls, to wildlife pools and bogs, to butterfly borders ... the list is endless and excitingly varied. Each scheme is accompanied by very clear, colour illustrations and the planting list for each plan is supported by a comprehensive plant directory for each plant. Particularly helpful is information on alternative plantings for many of the schemes so that easy adaptations can be made. The book, aimed at beginners and experienced gardeners, has been put together by a team of leading gardeners and garden designers and the general editor, Geoff Stebbings, is a freelance journalist and garden writer. --
Susan Naylor
Product Description
Designing a planting scheme is a complex task, especially for beginners. This book takes the effort out of planting design by presenting over 60 planting schemes for all situations and gardens, soils, and colour schemes.