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The Gardener’s Palette: Creating Colour Harmony in the Garden Jo Thompson (TIMBER PRESS/RHS)

A harmonious palette is half the battle when it comes to planting design and this book gives you a hand by presenting 100 palettes borrowed from existing gardens. Garden designer Jo Thompson goes on to help you find a scheme that’s right for your space and guides you in making good plant choices.

How to James Hewetson-Brown (FILBERT)

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