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RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design

RHS Encyclopedia of Garden DesignThis new book is a must for those who want to learn the basics of garden design or use the principles of garden design in their own garden.

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Garden design

What do you want to do in your garden? (2.13MB pdf)

Decide how you want to use your garden – for entertainment, relaxing or wildlife.

Shapes & spaces (334KB pdf)

Discover how to maximise the space in your garden with a variety of shapes and angles.

Routes, navigation & paths (411KB pdf)

Find out whether a central, circular, winding or diagonal path would suit your garden.

Symmetrical layouts (583KB pdf)

Add a contemporary feel to your garden with these geometric designs.

Using height & structure (399KB pdf)

Introduce different height levels to your garden and learn how to use perspective with maximum affect.

Creating views & vistas (902KB pdf)

Find out how to enhance the views in your garden with some careful planning.

Boundaries & neighbours (536KB pdf)

Create a boundary around your gardens that protects your privacy and fits in with surrounding homes.

Experimenting with garden plans (1.61MB pdf)

Designer Richard Sneesbury demonstrates how four different designs can be created in the same simple plot.

Designing with plants

Selecting plants (711KB pdf)

Learn about plant types and their design uses – e.g. structural, seasonal and focal.

Structural plants (853KB pdf)

Create boundaries, temporary frameworks and year-round interest with structural plants.

Focal plants (691KB pdf)

Use interesting plant shapes and colours to create striking features – or help distract from ugly views.

Garden styles

Learn more about the key design elements featured in the following types of garden

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