In a small garden every feature counts – from a herb to a patio pot. In this inspiring book, George Carter and Richard Bird offer projects for all aspects of the garden, from containers to make and decorate to structures made from brick, stone, wood and metal. Each project is fully illustrated and described in detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. The emphasis throughout is on making the most of your garden – however small – by matching innovative planting schemes with interesting garden features.

Projects for Small Gardens includes a scented window box and a painted galvanized washtub, raised flower and vegetable beds, a rose arch and more,while decorative planting ideas include herb topiary and a sweet pea obelisk, plus inspiration for the kitchen gardener.

To ensure success, the authors also provide plenty of practical information on key gardening topics, from pruning to pests, plus a list of useful addresses.

RICHARD BIRD, an expert on gardening and plants, has written many books, including Flowering Flowering Trees and Shrubs, Organic Gardening, Fences and Hedges, The Scented Garden, and for Ryland peters & Small, The kitchen Garden and Beds & Borders. An enthusiastic Gardener, Richard Bird maintains a large garden at his 15th -century cottage in Kent

CEORCE CARTER, a gold medal winner at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, is internationally renowned for his garden design. His work appears at garden festivals and flower shows in Europe and the USA, as well as in magazines such as House & Garden, Gardens Illustrated and The World of Interiors. He is author of Herbs and Containers (both published by Ryland Peters &Small).