Peter McHoy Boeken

Instructies in woord en beeld.

Whether it is a small town garden or a tiny balcony or veranda, this book shows ways to create stylish effects and to create an impression of length and depth. It combines photographs, practical advice and ideas.'

Beginning with how to plan a garden, this illustrated guide includes advice to make this process easier than it sounds. It contains a plant section that illustrates the best plants for attracting butterflies, for scent and for impact.'

As the popularity of gardening increases, the space available to the average gardener is becoming smaller. This book shows how to make the most of a restricted area and create an environment for leisure and relaxation.'

A step-by-step guide to low maintenance gardening which demonstrates how to plan and plant a garden which requires minimum effort and provides maximum enjoyment.

Gardening is one of the fastest growing leisure activities, attracting more and more people interested in designing plots and enjoying the satisfaction and fulfillment of maintaining a beautiful garden. The American Practical Gardening Encyclopedia is both an essential sourcebook and handy reference text that instructs readers on how to make the most of any garden space. It includes a seasonal gardening guide that enables readers to understand exactly when every essential task should be planned and performed throughout the year. This comprehensive volume moves from the planning stages of design for even the most awkward shapes and environments to the incorporation of popular garden features such as walls, fences, paths, terraces, and rock gardens. This guide is structured by season and features meticulous, step-by-step photographs that demonstrate how to tackle seasonal gardening tasks with confidence. The American Practical Gardening Encyclopedia is the definitive illustrated beautifully presented, highly informative, and easy to follow.

A collection of practical ideas and solutions for designing a garden, which offers step-by-step instructions for a variety of projects and advises on how to draw a plan of the garden and measuring, scale and proportion. Projects include building a pond, replacing a lawn, creating a wild garden, and planting a cottage garden border.