INFORMATION
Author(s): Tim Newbury
Print length: 256 pages
Dimensions: 23.4 x 24.8 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 799.000 VND
Weight: 900 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2016
INTRODUCTION
"Garden Design Bible: 40 Great Off-The-Peg Designs" by Tim Newbury is both inspirational and practical, offering gardeners a wealth of ready-made garden plans that can be adapted to various spaces, styles, and climates. Whether you hope to transform a small balcony, modest backyard, or larger outdoor area, this guide provides 40 full designs complete with planting plans, layout diagrams, and step-by-step projects.
The book is structured so you can either choose one design that suits your space or combine elements from various plans to create a custom layout. Styles include formal, naturalistic, contemporary, ornamental, edible gardens, and family-friendly designs. Each plan comes with suggestions for plants, material choices, and maintenance advice, helping readers not just to design but to bring gardens to life.
Newbury also emphasizes the importance of adapting designs to local conditions—soil, light, climate—and gives guidance to help you adjust planting palettes and structural elements accordingly. The illustrations are detailed and the planting lists comprehensive, making this book a valuable tool for both novice gardeners and more experienced garden designers.
Overall, "Garden Design Bible" strikes a balance between aesthetic inspiration and usable instruction, helping readers move beyond dreaming about great gardens to actually imagining, planning, and creating them.
