Today's gardener wants a green garden; we are curious to grow new varieties of plants and to rediscover neglected old ones; we don't want to spend too much money on plants and materials and we have less time to spend working in the garden. The author has written a book to meet these requirements. It contains all the essentials of modern gardening practice and clear practical advice based on the author's long experience of how to plan, stock and maintain a beautiful and productive green garden.