There's certainly plenty going on is the busy gardening scene featured in this Beautiful Gardens jigsaw puzzle. Designed to delight and also frustrate, you'll love seeing the gorgeous gardening picture come together. It looks as if the gardener walked away just a moment ago, leaving everything behind - maybe they've gone for a well earned cup of tea. Gardeners will recognise everything in this picture and all will have recreated the same scene many times during their own busy days in the garden. Whoever the gardener is here, they've packed a lot into it. From flowers and vegetables to an exotic agave, although the shed may be a little too tidy for some! Measuring 68cm (27in) Wide and 49cm (19in) deep when completed, with 1000 pieces to exercise your puzzling skills.
Beautiful Borders is just the guide you need if you want to create borders that burst with colour and variety, that have depth and structure, that have staying power and adaptability. There's more to it than just picking a few plants you like the look of! This book will take you through every step: designing your border, taking into account light, soil, location and aspect; choosing your flowers and plants, based on the chosen design; and preparing, growing and maintaining. Written in a clear, accessible style, with helpful checklists and tips, and beautiful illustration. Paperback 256 pages 45000 words 300 illustrations