LITMIR.BIZ

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      First published in 2006 by

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      Contents

       Cover

       Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

PART 1: Gardening basics

What makes a good garden?

Aspect and light

Climate and weather

Soil

Basic botany

PART 2: Planning your garden

Assessing your requirements

Choosing a garden style

Drawing and developing a plan

       The essentials of good garden design

       Garden shapes and solutions

       Typical problems and solutions

       PART 3: Garden structure

       Getting started

       Choosing your materials

       Boundaries

       Patios and paths

       Lighting

       Water features

       Raised beds

       Pergolas, arbours and arches

       Garden seating

       Hardscape decoration

       PART 4: Garden plants

       Let the plants do the talking

       Planning your planting

       Form and texture

       Colour, colour, colour!

       Good planting

       Containers

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