Includes bibliographical references and index.

The highly skilled gardeners of the National Trust are very much at the forefront of modern gardening techniques yet at the same time, use valuable traditional skills
passed down through the generations. The book covers all practical aspects of gardening from planting and propagation, through to designing to fit your space and harnessing tips from the past to have a sustainable, greener garden. Contributions from the staff of world-famous gardens such as Hidcote, Sissinghurst and Stourhead are included. Each chapter is packed with step-by-step guides and tales from the potting shed; that give historical context to the methods used by the gardeners.