Physical Description:227 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm print
Publisher:Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2020.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 214) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Preface: What is the modern cottage garden? -- Roots. The traditional cottage garden ; The new perennial garden -- How to create a modern cottage garden. Planting a gardener's garden ; In small spaces ; In containers -- A year in the modern cottage garden: growing and looking after the garden season by season. Spring ; Summer ; Autumn ; Winter -- Fifty essential plants: A to Z.
Summary, etc.:
Loades presents a fusions of classic cottage style and the new perennial movement, and teaches gardeners how to combine the best of both styles. Big, colorful blooms and striking grasses and native plants can be fitted into one beautiful space that requires little maintenance and has a long season of interest. He offers fresh planting ideas for containers, small gardens, and diverse climates, creating an exciting style that can shine anywhere. -- adapted from back cover