Gardens are a playground: they are a dynamic outlet for creativity; a place to design, build and plant. This book concentrates on the inevitable rewards of designing a garden space with a variety of plants that will perform as a synchronised team - giving excitement, colour and, most importantly, atmosphere. The plants are grouped thoughtfully so they can 'show off' their best attributes and can reveal their real personalities. All aspects of designing a modern garden are covered in this comprehensive book, along with a vast choice of plant combinations, describing the individuals and presenting convincing reasons for their being placed together.

About the Author

Neil Ross, an experienced gardener and designer, both in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, currently writes for the New Zealand Herald's Canvas and New Zealand Gardener magazine.