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Introduction You wouldn't dream of randomly decorating a room in your house, without planning it out beforehand. The same should also be true when creating a garden from scratch. A well-designed garden looks like a picture, one that can be achieved by following a few simple steps. Together we’ll discover some tricks of the trade, and once you’ve got to grips with the basics, take a look at our range of garden styles to inspire you in your own design.

Alan Titchmarsh
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1. Basics

Introduction
The importance of good design
Design principles
Design tricks
Problem solving
Garden styles

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