Bibliograph

The modern cottage garden, a fresh approach to a classic style, Greg Loades ; with photography by Neil Hepworth

Type

Label

The modern cottage garden, a fresh approach to a classic style, Greg Loades ; with photography by Neil Hepworth

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 214) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The modern cottage garden

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1078880343

Responsibility statement

Greg Loades ; with photography by Neil Hepworth

Sub title

a fresh approach to a classic style

Summary

This design-forward guide teaches gardeners how to blend the best aspects of two important styles: the traditional cottage garden and the New Perennial movementLoades presents a fusions of classic cottage style and the new perennial movement, and teaches gardeners how to combine the best of both styles. Big, colorful blooms and striking grasses and native plants can be fitted into one beautiful space that requires little maintenance and has a long season of interest. He offers fresh planting ideas for containers, small gardens, and diverse climates, creating an exciting style that can shine anywhere. -- adapted from back cover

Table Of Contents

Preface: What is the modern cottage garden? -- Roots. The traditional cottage garden ; The new perennial garden -- How to create a modern cottage garden. Planting a gardener's garden ; In small spaces ; In containers -- A year in the modern cottage garden: growing and looking after the garden season by season. Spring ; Summer ; Autumn ; Winter -- Fifty essential plants: A to Z

Target audience

adult

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