Product Description

Creating gardening magic on the weekends

For anyone entertaining the in–laws, or planning a barbecue, or thinking of reselling a house, turning a neglected backyard into a showcase–almost overnight–might sound impossible. Ideal for the gardener strapped for time, Garden Makeovers shows how, with only a few inspired touches–like candle holders, decorations, and a reshaped lawn–to instantly transform a weed–ridden patch into an awe–inspiring creation that will wow the neighbors. Featuring ten gardens in detail, the book includes each garden′s plan as well as overall and close–up photos, all in an easy–to–read magazine–style format.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #99419 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Review
“…excellent and inspirational books…simplifies the whole complicated business of garden design…easy reading and beautifully illustrated.”  Motoring & Leisure July/August 2008

"Looks at the information and inspiration to change your garden concentrating on hardscaping." (KarenPlatt.co.uk, March 16th 2009)

From the Inside Flap
Garden Style Guides

This new series of compact illustrated books from John Wiley & Sons makes gardening, fresh, engaging and accessible. The emphasis is on high style and low maintenance – quick fix, high–impact solutions. Featuring newly commissioned photography, each title provides lashings of inspiration to help create your own garden, whether it be a minimalist terrace, a wild flower haven or a family garden.

Titles in the series include:

Design Your Garden: 10 simple steps to transform your garden
ISBN: 978–0–470–51763–5 (£9.99)

Garden Makeovers: Quick fixes and designer secrets to transform your garden
ISBN: 978–0–470–51762–8 (£9.99)

Low–Maintenance Gardens: 10 simple steps to beautiful, easy and stylish outside spaces
ISBN: 978–0–470–51751–2 (£9.99)

Rooftop & Terrace Gardens: A step–by–step guide to creating a modern and stylish space
ISBN: 978–0–470–51761–1 (£9.99)

From the Back Cover
Garden Style Guide

Garden Makeovers: Quick fixes and designer secrets to transform your garden

This book shows you lots of easy ways that you can transform your garden. None of them involve a huge toolkit or a vast DIY knowledge (not to mention specialist gardening equipment). From making easy paths to instant seating areas, to atmospheric lighting, Garden Makeovers is packed with great ideas for making your garden a place you want to spend time – without great expense or vast effort.

• Features newly commissioned photography by Steve Gorton
• Illustrated with specially drawn garden plans
• Packed with highly practical tips and quick–fix solutions
• Includes in detail 10 beautiful gardens to inspire