Urban Gardens; Plans and Planting Designs

by Ann-Marie Powell, photography by Steven Wooster

• ISBN13: 9781844031535
• ISBN10: 1844031535
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-28
• Publisher: Cassell Illustrated

Summary

With this selection of 12 inspirational designs--all showcasing full-color photographs of blueprints, plant directories, and structural features--city gardeners can make the most of their precious and limited outdoor space. Choose from lovely options for creating an urban oasis that's perfect for entertaining, child's play, or cultivating plants. Enjoy a cozy courtyard decorated with tables, chairs, and benches, plenty of greenery, and a wall for privacy. A modern Alpine garden beautifully links the house and its exterior through carefully coordinated materials, and includes a lawn, path, and contemporary furniture. Or try a Secret Urban Jungle, Sundial Garden, Mediterranean Haven, or any of the other beautiful ideas.

Author Biography

Ann-Marie Powell is a London-based garden designer, presenter, journalist (The Guardian, Amateur Gardener, New Eden and others) and author of Hardscape, on innovative landscaping for gardens. She is well-known for her spirited contributions on television to Real Gardens and for heading the landscape team whilst presenting Lost Gardens and most recently Gardening Neighbours and Take Three Gardeners. In 2003 she worked on her second series of Garden Rivals and anchored her own show, A Garden For All Seasons. She has also worked on a new series for BBC Television.