Synopses & Reviews
Seven renowned garden mastersincluding Penelope Hobhouse, John Brookes, Piet Oudolf, Sandra and Nori Pope, and Robert Golbyhave created a brilliant handbook of stylish borders that anyone can duplicate at home. Each of these experts contributes four completely original layouts, all with full planting plans, gorgeous photos, plant portraits, and three-dimensional realizations. The borders cover every situation, season, and taste, ranging from sunny Mediterranean, shady woodland, and colorful summer to Oriental, single-color, and easy care, and they all have the stamp of their designers individuality and personality. Gardeners looking for inspiration will find new perspectives here to devise a successful and attractive border.
Synopsis
This handbook of stylish borders to copy at home includes an introduction to the basic principles of border design and care, and a profile of each designer and their work. Each designer has contributed four original designs with borders for every situation, season and taste. Each design is accompanied by a detailed seating plan, a three-dimensional realization, and photographs to inspire the amateur gardener.