A cottage garden has relaxing ambience; with its informal drifts of flowering perennials, annuals, shrubs and roses it is charming, romantic and often fragrant. This title combines practical advice with a wealth of inspirational ideas to help you create an ever-popular style in your own garden. A quick, authoritative reference on all aspects of planting and maintaining a garden, including advice on habitats and soil types, and co-ordinating colour and foliage. A wealth of practical tips and instructions are presented in accessible, topic-based spreads.