This volume combines a useful reference book to making the most of every part of the garden, with a seasonal gardening guide that enables readers to see exactly when every essential task should be planned and performed, allowing you to pursue your favourite pastime right the way through the year. It takes you from the planning stage of design for even the most awkward shapes and environments, to incorporating popular garden features such as walls, fences, paths, patios and rock gardens. There is also advice on choosing the right plants for every situation and need. The guide to the gardening year is structured by season, with meticulous step-by-step photography demonstrating how to tackle with confidence the gardening tasks appropriate to the time of year.