Keith Wiley is a celebrated horticulturist and garden designer who made his name creating "audacious and dazzlingly innovative" planting schemes inspired by natural landscapes. He is the author of two books, as well as several articles for Gardens Illustrated and the Royal Horticultural Society's journal The Garden. He received an honours degree in horticulture from the University of London and now works as a nurseryman and freelance horticultural consultant.
"The wonder of woodland gardening is that it looks like plants grow
themselves there. After reading this book and following its
guidelines, gardeners can make that happen." --Publishers Weekly
"Wiley developed proven techniques that can be executed by
gardeners of all proficiencies." --Booklist "There are plenty of
books out there about shady gardens, but this one actually tells
you how to create a woodland if you want one and don't have
one...There's something in this book for everyone, and a nice find
under any gardener's Christmas tree." --Garden Design Online
"Plantsman and woodland enthusiast Keith Wiley offers up many
suggestions for carpeting the ground beneath shrubs and deciduous
trees with familiar plants and those that are less well known."
--Scottish Gardener "Keith Wiley demonstrates how even the smallest
garden can capture the magic of woodlands, using carefully chosen
plants that will thrive together, and even how to create shade if
you don't have it." --The Countryman "Combining time-tested
familiar plants with lesser-known varieties, Designing and Planting
a Woodland Garden walks readers through the process of cultivating
an enchanting outdoor space, inspired by the diversity and freedom
of woodlands. Charmingly written and illustrated, this book gives
detailed accounts of shade-loving plants and how to grow them. A
wonderful book for anyone looking to add a touch of the wild to
their garden." --Landlove
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