English Cottage Garden (Hardcover)

The instantly recognizable English cottage garden encapsulates that delightful mix of scented climbers, drifts of flowers inter-mingled with herbs and vegetables, fruit trees and traditional features. Much loved and copied throughout the world, it is uniquely individual. With no strict rules to adhere to, it is a garden style that is both informal and functional, celebrating fragrance, flowers and seasonal interest at its heart. The old cottage style of gardening, that blended planting to create a flowery yet productive plot within a small space, is still highly relevant and easily transferable to today's modern garden, whether it be a city courtyard or a large garden in the country. Appropriate for gardeners of every level of ability, The English Cottage Garden covers all aspects of designing a cottage-style garden; from choosing the right trees, climbers, shrubs and perennials to creating an authentic cottage feel to the planting It also covers the use of colour within the garden; how features can establish a framework and create focal points; and why companion planting is essential to this style. Illustrated throughout with a wealth of photographs showing gardens, planting combinations, colourful border schemes and individual flowers, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the quintessential cottage garden.

General

Imprint:	The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Andrew Sankey
Dimensions:	280 x 215 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-1-78500-949-5
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Gardening: plants > General Books > Gardening > Gardening: plants > General Promotions
LSN:	1-78500-949-4
Barcode:	9781785009495

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