This guide shows the gardener how to benefit from the diverse range of colours and scents of their flowers as well as the striking shapes and textures of their foliage to create an outdoor space that is both individual and appealing. The book features advice on selecting the right perennials for your particular garden and preferred style as well as considering soil and site conditions to ensure healthy plants. There is guidance on the all-important soil preparation that should enable plants to thrive in the long-term and techniques for sowing seeds, planting out and general maintenance.