Contents

Introduction

Design and Planning
Enjoying Your Garden
The Changing Garden
The Master Plan
Disguising Utilities
A Modern Town Garden
A Small City Garden
A Farmhouse Garden
A Country Garden
A Wind in the Willows Garden

Playhouses and Tree Houses
The Magic of Playhouses
PROJECT: A Wendy House
Willow Houses
Alternative Playhouses
The History of Tree Houses
Choosing a Tree House for Your Family
Planning a Tree House
PROJECT: A Children's Tree House
Tree House Variations

Garden Games
Play Areas
Playing Safe
PROJECT: A Double Swing
PROJECT: A Climbing Pergola
Informal Climbing Structures
Playing Ball
Ball Games for Gardens
Sand and Water
Sand Pit Edging
PROJECT: A Paddling Pool

Outdoor Living
Eating and Entertaining
Design of the Terrace
Barbecues
PROJECT: A Barbeque
Food for the Family
Garden Furniture
Unusual Garden Furniture
Garden Buildings

The Water Garden
The Appeal of Water
PROJECT: Formal and Informal Pools
Simple Water Features
The Water's Edge
Water Games
Water Plants
Water Maintenance

A Garden for Wildlife and Pets
The Wildlife Garden
Attracting Wildlife
A Wildlife Garden Plan
Wildflower Meadow
The Wetland Habitat
Woodland and Coppice
Establishing a Woodland Garden
Hedges and Borders
Pets in the Garden
PROJECT: A Rabbit Hutch/Chicken Run

The Planting Scheme
Planting Designs
Tough Plants for Play
Barrier Plants
Simple Plants for Children to Grow
Adventure Mazes
Topiary
Children's Favorites
Common Poisonous Plants

List of Suppliers/Acknowledgments
Index