English Garden

Visit some of the best English gardens without moving from your armchair with this best-selling classic, featuring over 350 colour photographs.

Gardening writer Ursula Buchan has joined forces with renowned garden photographer Andrew Lawson to explore the English garden and capture its richness and diversity. Together, they delve into the historical trends and the work of garden makers from the past, showcasing how these influences have shaped the English gardens we admire today.

Key Features of the Book:

• Exploration of Garden Styles:
  Discover a variety of garden styles, including formality, the landscape tradition, the Arts and Crafts style, the cottage garden, and recent phenomena such as New Naturalism.
• Themes Discussed:
  The book covers themes such as colour, water, ornament, and foreign influences, shedding light on the elements that make English gardens unique.
• Defining Characteristics:
  Learn about the quintessentially English urge to grow flowers, the nation's deep love of roses, and other defining traits of this enduring gardening tradition.

This invaluable, comprehensive, and beautifully illustrated guide offers unmissable insight into one of the most established gardening traditions in the world. Perfect for garden enthusiasts and history lovers alike, it provides a rich exploration of the world of the English garden.