This book: - Considers positive design decisions for new gardens as well as adaptations to make existing gardens more sustainable - Advises on sourcing, siting and selecting resilient plants - Supplies templates for Garden Health Plans, Sustainable Soil Management Plans and Sustainability Assessments - Shares best practice from world leading ecological garden designers - Encourages the creation of habitat to support the UK Biodiversity Action Plan - Has specialist chapters on soil, water, pest control, lawns, pruning and composting, discussing how sustainable practices can infiltrate every aspect of garden management