Projects for Small Gardens: 56 Projects With Step-by-step Instruction

by Richard Bird

In a small garden every feature counts - from an herb bed to a patio plant pot. In this inspiring book, award-winning authors George Carter and Richard Bird offer projects for all aspects of the garden, from containers to construct and decorate to structures made from brick, stone, wood, and metal. Each project is illustrated and described in detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. The emphasis throughout is on making the most of your garden - however small - by matching innovative planting schemes with interesting garden features. Projects include a scented window box and a painted galvanized washtub, raised flower and vegetable beds, and a rose arch; decorative planting ideas embrace herb topiary and a sweet pea obelisk, plus inspiration for the kitchen gardener. Plenty of helpful practical information on key gardening topics, from pruning to pests, plus a list of useful addresses. Something for every 56 projects illustrated with step-by-step artworks.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Reference

271 pages, Paperback

First published February 7, 2006

About the author

Richard Bird is a horticultural expert and gardening author.

There are other authors named Richard Bird:
* Richard Bird — a contemporary author
* Richard Bird — an early 20th-century author
* Richard S. Bird — a computer scientist

Reviews

[Rose Intveld]

A good variety of doable projects and ideas. Has a great garden calendar at the end and some gardening tips.

[Dora]

Saw at book store.

[Monica]

Lovely format spiral bound folio book with fold-out plans for dozens of woodworking, stone, metal projects of all sorts.