How to Create Beautiful Flowerbeds and Borders : Expert Advice and Inspiration from the National Trust - National Trust Books

An easy, practical guide to combining flowers for year-round joyful colour National Trust gardens are visited by millions of people every year. Their flowerbeds and borders are legendary for their colour and beauty in every season. In this book National Trust senior gardener Robyn Booth reveals the secrets of how to choose plants that grow together beautifully in your garden, no matter its size or shape or whether it's sunny or shady. There are tips on garden planning, advice on using colour and texture, as well as guidance on choosing plants whose beauty will transform through the year. Each chapter features a host of suggested plants that can cope with a range of growing conditions, attract pollinators and offer shelter and nesting opportunities for wildlife. Whether you're aiming for a charming cottage garden or something more striking and modern, or you just need to ensure that your borders will be drought-tolerant or child-friendly, this beautiful book, packed full of photographs, will give you the inspiration and guidance to create a space you'll enjoy all year round.