The Royal Mile

Here’s a great book to inspire anyone planning a mixed border. The Royal Mile examines plantings created by 10 of Europe’s leading garden designers. The first part of the book…

Meghan Shinn

Published Apr 7, 2011 12:00 PM PDT

Here's a great book to inspire anyone planning a mixed border. The Royal Mile examines plantings created by 10 of Europe's leading garden designers. The first part of the book looks at a soft-toned perennial section designed by Jacqueline van der Kloet, while the second part showcases hot-colored annuals and bulb. There are plenty of ideas for combinations here, plus insights from the designers themselves.