Gardening in different conditions and soil types. I wrote the chapter on coping with clay soil.

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Product Description

For those seeking inspiration for their own plots, hundreds of gardens open to the public through the National Gardens Scheme are, for the first time, used as examples of gardening expertise. They include a broad spread of soil types, site constraints and gardens of every size and style, from small urban areas to country estates and royal gardens. Interviews with garden owners demonstrate the passion that goes into good gardens and the secrets of achieving internationally recognised standards of maintenance.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #312412 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-04
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Synopsis
For those seeking inspiration for their own plots, hundreds of gardens open to the public through the National Gardens Scheme are, for the first time, used as examples of gardening expertise. They include a broad spread of soil types, site constraints and gardens of every size and style, from small urban areas to country estates and royal gardens. Interviews with garden owners demonstrate the passion that goes into good gardens and the secrets of achieving internationally recognised standards of maintenance.

About the Author
David Stevens is one of the UKs leading garden designers. He has written and broadcast extensively on the subject, and has won a total of 10 Gold Medals at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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Customer Reviews

A delightful book for all those interested in gardening.
This is the best book around to give to gardening friends for Christmas or at any time of year. It gets to grips with the nitty-gritty of gardening - soil, weather,pests and diseases, the right plants for the conditions - and is also a visual feast. Masses of gorgeous photos show how ordinary gardeners in England and Wales create and look after beautiful flowerbeds, even when they face the challenges of steep slopes, searing winds, deep shade, salt spray by the sea, poor or waterlogged soil. Just reading the picture captions is a treat! Delve deeper into the text and the Expert Insights (by such gurus as Beth Chatto, Dan Pearson and Alan Titchmarsh) and you'll find great practical tips. So, for gardeners from dry Essex to rain-swept Lancashire, this book is the one to give . . . and to put on your own wish list.