Creating your own period garden. Peter Cuffley. 1984.

In his characteristic style, Peter Cuffley introduces us to the delights of period gardens. He covers all aspects of recreating and restoring a garden, from researching the period and particular site, to drawing plans, planting and constructing and long-term enjoyment.

Creating Your Own Period Garden offers a wealth of information including the ideas and design principles of such great gardeners as Gertrude Jekyll and Australia’s Edna Walling. There is a comprehensive list of suitable plants and a collection of designs appropriate for different period gardens.