THE URBAN GARDENER

In The Urban Gardener, garden designer and lecturer Matt James provide an approachable, practical guide to making the most of an urban garden, including:

• How to design an urban space … from balconies and roof terraces to courtyards, basement areas, and window ledges
• 10 ways to improve your environment through sustainable gardening techniques
• Creating a space for living, with areas for dining, playing, and growing your own produce
• Planting the urban garden: using plants to define space; introduce color, form, and texture; and provide much-needed shade and privacy
• Looking after the urban garden: planting techniques and timing, irrigation, drainage, and weed control
• 15 step-by-step projects, including creating a living green wall and installing a green roof
• Directory of plants that will thrive in an urban environment