The Elements of Garden Design: A Source Book of Decorative Ideas to Transform the Garden

An inspirational guide to adding decorative features and ornaments for all styles of outside space. Looks at the practicalities of decorating a range of different gardens, from Formal and Romantic Gardens, to Mediterranean and Japanese Gardens, to Seashore and Contemporary Gardens. Includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects for unique creative ideas such as a distinctive mosaic table, painted terracotta pots, metal mobiles to catch the breeze and even a Willow and Hazel Pig sculpture. The book looks in detail at how to decorate your garden, starting with amterials for embellishing the garden floor, and how to use paint, mirrors, tiles and mosaics to transform the boundaries. Decorative structures such as arches and arbours, pergolas and gazebos are described as are the vast array of containers, statues and sculptures, garden lighting and water features. With its stunning original photographs and helpful advice, this is a perfect sourcebook of inspirational ideas for turning your garden into a work of art, whether you are choosing a piece of sculpture or designing a stylish garden from scratch.

Joan Clifton is a professional horticulturalist whose career has encompassed the worlds of fashion, architecture and theatre design. With a strong sense of sculptural design and a passion for plants, she established her company, Avant Garden, in 1991, to specialize in architecturally inspired furniture and artefacts. Joan is an experienced garden writer, whose work has appeared in a number of publications. She is a regular exhibitor at the Chelsea Flower Show, and other international events. She now lives in South-West France where she is busy renovating house and garden. Her other highly praised books for Aquamarine include Courtyard & Terrace Gardens and Stone, Wood, Glass & Steel.