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Roses for the smaller garden by Mark Mattock
168p, 160 photographs. Focusing on roses that are suited to small gardens, this book should appeal to gardeners who value roses for their beauty, colour and scent, but who have smaller plots, abusy lifestyle or different approach to planting. It advises on the best roses to plant and maintain successfully.
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 | Small space gardens by David Stevens
2003. 192pp, 200 colour photographs and 15 illus. The author reveals the building blocks of good design for the smaller garden and explains how to apply his key principles for successful planning - analysing your space, defining your needs and choosing the right materials, devices, lighting and plants to maximize the space you have and achieve the look you want.
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Natural gardening in small spaces by Noel Kingsbury
2003. 176pp. The author explains how plant communities work and what this means for the gardener, then proceeds to examine the various types of natural habitat that can offer inspiration to the small space gardener. A chapter on the practicalities deals with such issues as how to garden without watering, using mulches, and boosting opportunities for wildlife with bird boxes and mammal hibernation sites.
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 | No garden? no problem! by Mike Pilcher
2002. 143pp. Discover the garden you thought you didn't have.. If you would love to grow plants in a tranquil outdoor space, but don't have a garden, this book is for you. Even the smallest space can be turned into a mini garden - windowsills, balconies, terraces, basements and even front doorsteps and flights of stairs can become green oasis in which plants thrive and people can relax outdoors.
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20 Best small gardens by Tim Newbury
2002. 96pp. 20 Best small gardens proves that limited space doesn't mean limited options. Create the garden of your dreams with off-the-peg designs guaranteed to transform even the most unpromising plot. A fresh design for every garden type, from family gardens to formal gardens, from container gardens to the latest in gravel gardens. Detailed and clear planting plans for each scheme.
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 | Roses for the smaller garden by Mark Mattock
168pp. Rose expert, Mark Mattock chooses the best varieties - offering repeat flowering, compact growth and disease resistance - to grow in a confined space. Advice on the effective use of all types of rose, from ground cover to compact climber to stylish standard. Advice on the care and cultivation of roses, from planting to pruning and training.
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Successful small gardens by Roy Strong
2001. 144pp. 20 successful small gardens, all beautifully illustrated with fully annotated ground plans. Each garden graded according to the time needed to maintain it. Features both classic and contemporary designs, easily adaptable to your needs. How to design a garden that fits in with the time you can spend on its upkeep.
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 | No time to garden : the half hour gardener by Anne Swithinbank
2002. 176pp. Celebrity plant expert and garden consultant Anne Swithinbank offers: tips on essential garden maintenance for people who are pressed for time. Easy to follow practical instructions with photographs and step by step guides. Special 30 minute projects to enhance and improve your garden. An extensive catalogue of good value, low maintenance plants. Advice on creating an informal and environmentaly friendly garden.
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Plants for small spaces by Stephanie Donaldson & Susan Berry
1988. 144pp. Inspirational ideas for filling every imaginable small space with plants, from balconies and windowsills to corners and doorways. Novel suggestions include recycling tins to make stylish containers, planting up discarded cooking pots and creating tiny plant "theatre". A useful practical section covers basic gardening techniques and a directory details more than 100 of the best plants for small spaces.
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| | Truly tiny gardens by Thomasina Tarling
2001. 96pp. This book amply illustrates that, with imagination and careful planning, you can transform the smallest patch into a paradise. Clever tips on how to use mirrors and optical tricks to create the illusion of space make it a really useful read. So whether you are contending with a sunken garden, a patio plot or a tiny roof garden for a city dwelling, this book is for you.
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Essential plants for small gardens by Sue Fisher
1998. 160pp. This book guides you through the main stages of planting, from assessing you site, planning your planting, to practical points to consider. Plant directory for trees, shrubs, roses, perennials, grasses, conifers, annuals, biennials and bulbs is also included.
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| | Great little gardens by Anthony Noel
1999. 136pp. This book contains ideas for planting and border schemes. Tricks and techniques using light, water and perspective. Sharp, original and adventurous ideas for garden features and decorations. Specific tips for developig a new garden, with pictures of the author's own town plot. A source list of inspirational gardens. Maintainance tips to keep your garden looking great.
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