The Queen’s life is dedicated to her public – every move is scrutinised, every word noted. But her homes are havens where peace can be found, away from watchful eyes; sanctuaries of private calm in a
Water will bring a garden miraculously to life, drawing the eye more than any other feature. This guide shows you how to design and make a water feature to suit any size and style of garden, from a la
Guides us through the selection and planting processes of small trees, and shows how to look after trees to ensure optimum performance and maximum impact. This title also shows: how to design with tre
An allotment can be a source of abundant fresh fruit and vegetables for the home, as well as an oasis of calm for all the family to enjoy, but taking one on can be an intimidating prospect. This title
The definitive guide to bulbs, including all the new varieties and up-to-date techniques for care?Daffodils and tulips herald the arrival of spring, but from the earliest snowdrops to autumn crocosmia
From classic to brand-new varieties, Alan Titchmarsh presents the complete practical guide to roses?The favorite flower of many gardeners, the rose never goes out of fashion. In this definitive guide,
Alan Titchmarsh's expert advice on selecting the right flowering?plants for?any garden?looking at color, size, and aspect to create stunning effects and healthy, happy plants?Flowering shrubs can be t
The ultimate guide to greenhouse planting?the ideal place to propagate seedlings, nurture young plants, experiment with exotic planting, and hide from the rain The greenhouse is one of the most useful
The perfect perennial planting guide for gardeners of every skill level?Herbaceous perennials flower each year, dying down in the winter and coming?back to life the following spring. They are central
The definitive guide to adding an impressive extra dimension to any garden through vertical climbers and wall plants?Covering the ins-and-outs of growing climbers and wall plants, this guide teaches g
When Alan left school at fifteen, little was expected of him. An '0' level in art is not the most obvious passport to success, but in the ancient greenhouses of the local nursery Mrs T's tittle lad fo
A happy childhood doesn’t always make for a smooth path in life. So leaving the comfort and familiarity of his adored Yorkshire home, Alan Titchmarsh still had a lot to prove. A less than distinguishe