Practical guide to garden design with plants
Plants are the soul of your garden, but without thoughtful planning, even the most beautiful concept can fail. "Designing with Plants" by Matt James helps you decide, step by step, which plants suit your garden, which combinations work, and what you need to know about care. The author — a passionate garden designer — clearly explains how to use colors, shapes, and structures to realize different garden styles.
What you gain from this book
The guide contains concrete examples and planting plans that are directly applicable. You gain insight into planning principles for various gardens, an overview of all plant groups, and clear explanations about the role of plants in design. Additionally, the book showcases beautiful practical examples in different styles, with concrete planting plans for implementation. Useful tips for buying, planting, and caring round it off, plus a checklist to execute your own project step by step.
Who is this book for?
Whether you are a beginner gardener or a ambitious DIY enthusiast, this book is practical and accessible. The examples and plans make it easy to make choices for your garden, while the clear explanations help to prevent mistakes in planting and maintenance. Ideal if you want to know: which plants grow best where and how to combine them for an attractive design.
Key points
- Concrete: planting plans and practical examples for different garden styles.
- Insightful: explanation of colors, shapes, and structures within the design.
- Applicable: tips for buying, planting, and caring plus an implementation checklist.
- Author: Matt James, experienced garden designer.
Product specifications
- Title: Designing with Plants
- Author: Matt James
- Color: Green
- Materials: Paper, Concrete
- Brand: Callwey
- Made in: DE
- EAN / barcode: 9783766722072
- SKU: ="9783766722072"
- Manufacturer: Callwey GmbH, Klenzestraße 36, 80469 Munich DE
Technical notes
Materials: the book is made of paper; 'concrete' is also mentioned in the product specifications — this may refer to cover or presentation material. It is not an object made of concrete; the content focuses on planting and garden landscaping.
In brief
"Designing with Plants" is a practical, visually supported guide for anyone who wants to plan their garden better. With concrete planting plans, clear explanations of plant groups, and useful maintenance tips, this book helps you use plants purposefully and bring your garden design to life.
