Plants, Beds and Borders: Create and maintain your perfect garden

More and more people are beginning to explore the joys of gardening, but all too often they stumble at the first hurdle, unsure of how to plan, plant or properly maintain their dream outdoor space. In Plants, Beds and Borders, Katie Rushworth shares her knowledge and skill to show you how you can completely transform your garden through careful planting and beautiful borders. Learn how to identify the conditions of your garden, and which plants will flourish in it. Katie advises you on how to put together a planting plan, whether you want to achieve a Romantic border brimming with lavender and delphinium or a cool and minimalist rockery with tough Alpine plants. Once you have designed your perfect border, Katie guides you through the practicalities of planting and maintaining it so that it remains a beautiful focal point all year round. With the friendly, enthusiastic attitude fans of her TV appearances will recognise, Katie’s approach is sure to get you inspired.

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Katie Rushworth is one of the youngest gardening presenters on UK television. She used to work in fashion but, at 25, Katie retrained in Horticulture and Garden Design. Five years later, she had gained a degree, built a successful business and landed her TV role. www.thequeenofspades.com @queenofspades00 (Twitter)