RHS Really Small Gardens

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title RHS Really Small Gardens
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jill Billington
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 213,Width 251
Category/GenreGarden design and planning
Specialized gardening methods
ISBN/Barcode 9781844003303
ClassificationsDewey:635
Audience
General
Edition New edition
Illustrations 50+ illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Imprint Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 17 February 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

"Really Small Gardens" is the essential guide to making a success of a compact garden space. The book contains over 250 photographs of truly small gardens and is packed full of invaluable advice on initial planning and choices, ways of exploiting the space, and suggestions for evoking a particular atmosphere. Different chapters address in detail all the challenges and restrictions that a small space can create and offer practical and attractive solutions. There is also a directory of 150 of the best plants for small spaces.

Author Biography

Jill Billington is a successful garden designer, lecturer and author. A natural innovator, she is increasingly known for her subtle approach to contemporary garden design and has won a number of awards in the UK and abroad. Jill has appeared on television numerous times including BBC2's "Garden by Design" and "Gardener's World" and is a regular on the judging panels for the RHS Horticultural shows such as the Chelsea Flower Show. She has written several successful books in conjuntion with the Royal Horticultural Society, including "New Classic Gardens", "New Formal Gardens" and "Colour Your Garden".