The Ultimate Garden Designer

by Tim Newbury

"...leagues above the common garden design primer....Besides the detailed sketches, there are superb photographs with the best depth of focus...seen in any gardening book. Recommended for all gardening collections."--LJ. "A large number of complete plans for gardens, including Japanese, cottage-style, wheelchair-accessible, and family-oriented....Within each type shows variations for plots of differing characteristics (triangular, wide and shallow, etc.). Part two focuses on garden highlights, such as pools, pergolas, gazebos, and brick pavings, with concise planting plans indicated for every design."--Booklist. 256 pages, 190 color illus., 400 b/w illus., 7 3/4 x 10 1/2.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Ruric Amhari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book presenting a substantial number of garden design solutions for all situations such as cottage gardes, kitchen gardens, family gardens, wildlife gardens etc.

All plans well illustrated with colour or monochrome sketches and many accompanied by photos, plenty of details with regard to planting plans and some guidance on constuction techniques.

[Ruth Ropper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good clear book about how to plan and design you garden including lots of ideas, hints and tips .

[Heather's Mum · Rating 5 out of 5]

published 2006

Beautiful glossy photos, neat ideas for garden layout... but they don't allow much room for variation.

[Lesya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite practical