Contemporary Inspiration for Outdoor Spaces

Win a copy of Ian Hodgson’s Great Garden Design

Whether you’re looking to overhaul a spacious garden, inject some life into a neglected courtyard, or add some creative flourishes to a small urban balcony – creating an outdoor space that is stylish, practical and affordable can be a tricky business.

That’s why Ian Hodgson created the ultimate companion for the budding garden designer – whatever your tastes and budget.

Get inspired

Packed with more than 300 of the best garden designs from the past decade – from 50 top designers and members of the Society of Garden Designers – Great Garden Design showcases a wide variety of popular garden styles from rustic rural charm to minimalist urban chic.

This combined with hundreds of practical tips to suit your space and lifestyle needs, offers all the inspiration and useful advice you need to transform your space into the garden of your dreams.

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Be creative

With its gallery of architectural features, including patios, paths, entranceways and ornaments, and visual guides to various planting schemes, no stone is left unturned when it comes to planning your new garden.

Hodgson also understands that the garden is an extension of the home – and with that in mind, he has also included a wealth of ideas for furniture, cooking facilities, playing equipment and pools.

Help the environment

For eco-conscious gardeners (as all good gardeners are) there is also a section on how to source materials and create features to minimise your carbon footprint and encourage wildlife into your garden.

Simple-to-follow guide

Packed with stunning photography, useful expert quotes, tip boxes and clearly labeled plant varieties, this is the perfect manual to dip in and out of – and have by your side throughout the planning and execution of your new green space.

Take a look at our interview with Ian Hodgson for more top tips and inspiration for your garden!

Great Garden Design by Ian Hodgson is published by Frances Lincoln www.franceslincoln.com. The book is published in association with The Society of Garden Designers www.sgd.org.uk.

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