Learn everything from the initial planning of your garden on paper to how to make your design a reality with planting, laying, and construction guides. This single book will tell you everything you could need to know to achieve your ideal garden and includes: how to assess your site, create a style, and source materials; advice on planting schemes and achieving year-round interest; tips on working with design principles such as scale, proportion, and balance; and simple instructions for hard landscaping. Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to create and maintain your dream garden.