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A year of colour: how to create a bold and bright garden
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Turn your garden into a year-round celebration of colour with award-winning garden designer, Ann-Marie Powell. Based on her own vibrant garden, A Year of Colour shares over 40 tried-and-tested planting combinations for full colour in every season.
Whether you have a tiny courtyard or acres of land, your garden is the one place devoted to joy. In A Year of Colour, Ann-Marie Powell invites you into her own garden to share her absolute favourite planting combinations - from sultry tulip displays to autumn jewel tones - so that you too can have a bold and bright garden whatever your space or season.
Structured into eight easy-to-follow chapters, this joyful guide invites you to:
- Explore over 40 ready-made, tried-and-tested planting combinations that span the seasons. Each includes detailed plant profiles, colour charts and expert tips, making vibrant and achievable colour effortless.
- Master Ann-Marie's essential tasks and step-by-step tutorials at the end of every chapter. Learn how to fill gaps in borders, extend the season with clever tricks, plant bulb lasagnes and create cheerful forced displays for midwinter.
- Enjoy Julie Skelton's stunning photography, capturing colour as a living, shifting performance.

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Westcountry Books, a literary haven nestled in the heart of the West Country, curates tales that echo the region's rich heritage. With a passion for storytelling, they celebrate local authors and craftspeople, inviting readers to explore the enchanting landscapes and cultural tapestry of this idyllic corner of England.

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