National Trust gardens are a source of inspiration for the amateur gardener. This book brings together the experience and ideas of the Trust's gardeners and offers practical advice, together with designs and techniques capable of being adapted for private gardens. This updated edition in field-guide format, covers every aspect of gardening, from how to plan a new garden to how to maintian a very large one. There is specialist advice on a range of subjects, and guidance on topics such as borders and beds, rose, herb, woodland and wild gardens. Colour photographs show both work in progress and finished results at many of the National Trust gardens featured in the book.