'Small gardens are a given. They are what we as designers and gardeners work with today - our opportunity. Designed effectively, they have the power to counteract the stresses of the working world and to enrich the private lives of all of us.'
In The Boxed Garden, Paul Bangay shares with us the challenges of small gardens. He shows us ways of seeing their possiblities and overcoming their limitations: how a change of level adds excitement, a fountain properly placed creates a vista, a paving pattern lengthens the perspective, and a planting as simple as a double hedge lends depth and richness to a setting. As well, he has a wealth of practical information to impart about developing ground plans and planting schemes; constructing walls, level changes, steps, paved areas and pools; and choosing materials, plants, ornamentation, lighting and outdoor furniture. Behind Paul Bangay's work lies an argument for simplicity of design. Exhilarating full-colour photographs by Simon Griffiths capture the essence of his inspiring designs.
