RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design

Extensive design inspiration backed up with practical content, including step-by-step instructions on how to build garden structures and planting techniques.

Do you long to create the garden of your dreams? Turn ideas into reality with this brand new edition of the classic design bible.

Whatever the size of your garden space, and whether starting with a blank canvas or renewing an existing garden, this in-depth manual offers fresh, achievable ideas.

Produced to the Royal Horticultural Society gold standard by a team of award-winning garden designers, this book will guide you through every stage of the creative and practical process. Learn how to visualise your ideas, develop plans, plot out, build and landscape, select the right plants, and apply the finishing touches to make your garden the ideal reflection of your tastes and creativity.

With a refreshed look and extensive new content reflecting current trends, including wildlife-friendly and sustainable practices, this 5th edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design combines style with substance and responsibility to help transform your outdoor space.