Many people have small sized gardens in these days of compact hosue design, which makes efficient garden planning and plant selection all the more important, to ensure colour all year round. This book tells you how in a clear and accessible way, and shows how an attractive and well laid out garden need not be expensive. Ian Murray is the author of Practical Bedding Plants. This guide is part of a series which provides information on all of the most popular areas of gardening. Written by professional horticulturalists, it aims to give a thorough introduction to all would-be gardening enthusiasts.