In this classic design & style sourcebook Robin Williams shows you how to make beautiful gardens in which every element fits harmoniously into a whole. It has now been fully revised & updated. With a wealth of examples & plans including three-dimensional sketches he sets out the general principles of garden design & guides you through the process of assessing the plot finding a style & choosing every garden element from paths to planting. The book shows a full range of types materials & styles for every garden detail & advises on suitability for different garden situations how to design & construct them & how best to place them. Straightforward explanation professional experience & clear illustrations make this an invaluable handbook.