The most memorable feature of any garden is its colour, and this is the definitive book on the subject.
From the soft blues and creams of a calm, relaxing mood to the vivacious, hot colours that energise the spirit, gardening expert Jill Billington explores how to translate our favourite colours and preferred moods into unique and individual gardening schemes. Jill also explains how colour can be used in the overall design of the garden to achieve harmony and balance, inject contrast or provide emphasis or focus.
With a wealth of inspiring photography and plans to show how to put the ideas into practice, 'Colour Your Garden' is the perfect reference for gardeners who wish to become confident and effective colourists.
Includes sections on:
- How colour can be used as a design tool when planning beds and borders
- Plants and associations that can evoke a variety of moods and atmospheres
- Plants listed in colour groups to make choosing your palette simple
- Dynamic planting plans for borders, beds and the whole garden
- Practical guidance on how to put ideas into practice
