How to Create Your Garden: Ideas and Advice for Transforming Your Outdoor Space

Ideas, inspiration, and practical steps to transform your garden

Imagine your dream garden and make it happen with garden design expert and Gardeners' World host Adam Frost.

Does your yard need a revamp? Looking for fresh garden ideas that you can enjoy year after year? If you've ever been daunted by the idea of updating your outdoor space, Adam Frost is here to help. His relaxed, straightforward advice and know-how can help any home gardener achieve their garden design ambitions. Whatever your space—be it a small yard with a patio, a city roof terrace, or a classic English garden—Adam can show you how to create a space that suits your lifestyle, personality, and budget.

Garden design doesn't need to be complicated. As Adam says, "Gardens are about four things: people, space, plants, and a sense of place." His approach strips away complex design concepts and focuses on your wants and needs, with simple tools and techniques to help you plan and prepare for your garden makeover. Once you know what you want to do, step-by-step guides help you build key garden features, such as raised beds or water features, while sharing Adam's advice on caring for your new outdoor space so that you can enjoy it year after year.

Bit by bit, bed by bed, How to Create Your Garden shows you how to plan and plant a beautiful, functional, low-maintenance garden that works for you and your family—all without breaking the bank or needing to know endless scientific plant names.