Penguin Books Australia

Gardens are full of memories – of places, of plants, of people, of beauty created and shared, beauty which can be relived and enjoyed again years later. In a mostly incomprehensible world, a world increasingly dominated by cruelty and fear, it is in gardens that many people seek and find, even if temporarily, peace and tranquillity.

In 1996 Susan Irvine and her husband bought Forest Hall, a derelict...

They know how difficult it is to manipulate something as three-dimensional and changing as a garden, so Outside is about how to analyse a site's potential and visualise a garden that meets your needs. It is about...

Everywhere she goes, rose-growers tell her how they planned and planted; what allowances they made for the conditions of their region; how they feed and prune their roses; which roses they find most successful – and which...

Andrew Pfeiffer believes that the natural surroundings...

The definitive practical guide to gardening, from the experts at the RHS

From gardening techniques, planning and maintenance to growing plants, fruits or vegetables, create a thriving garden by following unrivalled advice.

This new edition is fully updated to include new styles, plants and the latest developments in horticulture, including organic gardening and the effects of global warming.

A survey of 100 English gardens, from the 16thcentury to the present day.

The Garden Book presents a diverse range of designers responsible for some of the most interesting and iconic gardens and landscapes of all time from around the world. Gardens of Ancient Persia, the Moguls of India, and the palaces of Chinese Emperors sit side by side with contemporary gardens from the United States and Europe. Like The Art Book , this book presents 500 designers in an A-Z format that...