Great Plants for Small Gardens
Great Plants for Small Gardens by Nigel Colborn, published by Conran Octopus in 1997, is a practical guide designed for those with limited gardening space. This edition, comprising 144 pages, addresses the unique challenges of small gardens, emphasizing the importance of selecting plants that maintain a manageable size and do not overcrowd their surroundings. The book highlights the need for a garden that offers a long season of interest, featuring plants with appealing flower or leaf colors and striking shapes that remain visually engaging throughout the year.
Readers will discover strategies for choosing plants that thrive in challenging conditions, such as shade and dry soil, often found in urban settings. The focus is on creating a harmonious garden that balances aesthetics and practicality, ensuring that every plant contributes to the overall beauty and functionality of the space. With insights into gardening and landscape design, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their small garden with thoughtful plant selections.
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When space is limited, plants must be chosen which grow to a manageable size and don’t crowd their neighbours. As the whole garden is seen at one time it must have a long season of interest, with interesting flower or leaf colour, or a dramatic shape which will impress even in winter. Additional problems small gardens bring with them – such as the shade and dry soil found in many small urban plots – mean the plants must be able to grow in difficult locations.
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