INFORMATION
Author(s): Andrew Wilson
Print length: 224 pages
Dimensions: 19.6 x 25.4 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 849.000 VND
Weight: 1.090 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2013
INTRODUCTION
"RHS Small Garden Handbook: Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space" by Andrew Wilson is a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide aimed at anyone who has limited outdoor space — balcony, courtyard, terrace, or small yard — and wants to transform it into a garden that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Drawing on the expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, the book covers every stage of the process: beginning with assessing your site (soil, orientation, microclimate), understanding proportions and existing structures, and then moving into design principles. It shows how layout, colour, texture and materials can all be used to visually expand space and enhance usability.
Organised into nine chapters, each includes 15 practical ways to make instant improvements, plus real-life case studies to illustrate how small gardens have been transformed in varied contexts — from rooftop retreats to city terraces. Topics include boundaries and fences, using containers and vertical gardening, planting schemes, structural elements like garden screens and storage, water features, lighting, and low-maintenance options.
This book’s value lies in its mix of practicality and inspiration: it’s not just about what to do, but how to do it stylishly, within constraints of space, light and budget. It’s ideal for urban dwellers, first-time gardeners, renters, or anyone looking to make the most out of a modest outdoor area.
