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9780304355976 English 0304355976 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., Making Gardens celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Gardens Scheme, the highly respected charity that has come to represent the best of British gardens. Here, for the first time, you will find practical advice and expert insights based on hundreds of gardens open to the public through the annual Yellow Book. Focusing on practical gardening, Making Gardens explores the joys and challenges of different soil types, degrees of exposure to sun, sea and wind, and the problems of planting beneath trees and in the dense shade cast by buildings. Some gardeners cope with sloping terrain or drought, whereas others make the most of excess rain, using the weather to create spectacular late-flowering displays. Planting plans and plant profiles offer expert solutions. Pearls of wisdom from garden owners reveal the secrets of the high standards of maintenance that are recognized all over the world and demonstrate the passion that goes into good gardens. Most of these gardens are privately owned, their glories known only to those who are in on the secret of NGS garden visits., What is your gardening challenge? Is it the type of soil; sloping terrain; too much exposure to sun, sea, and wind; the problem of planting beneath trees or in the dense shade of buildings; drought? With practical advice, stylistic insights from a galaxy of experts (Penelope Hobhouse, Beth Chatto, Christopher Lloyd), and breathtaking images of some of the world's finest gardens, you'll not only solve the problems--but also find a way to turn them to your advantage Royalties go to a variety of related charities, too. A Selection of the Garden Book Club.
9780304355976 English 0304355976 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., Making Gardens celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Gardens Scheme, the highly respected charity that has come to represent the best of British gardens. Here, for the first time, you will find practical advice and expert insights based on hundreds of gardens open to the public through the annual Yellow Book. Focusing on practical gardening, Making Gardens explores the joys and challenges of different soil types, degrees of exposure to sun, sea and wind, and the problems of planting beneath trees and in the dense shade cast by buildings. Some gardeners cope with sloping terrain or drought, whereas others make the most of excess rain, using the weather to create spectacular late-flowering displays. Planting plans and plant profiles offer expert solutions. Pearls of wisdom from garden owners reveal the secrets of the high standards of maintenance that are recognized all over the world and demonstrate the passion that goes into good gardens. Most of these gardens are privately owned, their glories known only to those who are in on the secret of NGS garden visits., What is your gardening challenge? Is it the type of soil; sloping terrain; too much exposure to sun, sea, and wind; the problem of planting beneath trees or in the dense shade of buildings; drought? With practical advice, stylistic insights from a galaxy of experts (Penelope Hobhouse, Beth Chatto, Christopher Lloyd), and breathtaking images of some of the world's finest gardens, you'll not only solve the problems--but also find a way to turn them to your advantage Royalties go to a variety of related charities, too. A Selection of the Garden Book Club.